Stablecoins


Policy

UK Minister Proposes Measures to Regulate Crypto Ads, Ban Unauthorized Providers

Andrew Griffith introduced the acts as amendments to an existing financial-services and markets bill.

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Finance

Crypto Exchange Coinbase Waives Fees for Converting Between USDC and Fiat, Eyeing Global Audience

The company hopes the move will encourage wider global adoption of the stablecoin it helped invent.

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Policy

Stablecoins Could ‘Fundamentally Alter’ Banking System, Says US FDIC Chief

Acting FDIC head Martin Gruenberg argues that stablecoins need to mesh with regulated banking as well as the Fed’s real-time payments system and any future U.S. CBDC.

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Videos

Rep. Himes on US Crypto Regulation Outlook

As election season nears, Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) joins "First Mover" live from I.D.E.A.S. 2022 in New York City to discuss the future of U.S. crypto regulations amid the market downturn and a brewing turf war between the SEC and CFTC. Plus, his take on CBDCs and stablecoins across the globe and why "there's room for both." 

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Markets

Growing Popularity of Cash-Margined Bitcoin Futures Suggests Crypto 'Liquidation Cascades' Might Become Rare

Cash-margined contracts are relatively concise and not mathematically convex, making them easier for retail investors to understand and easier for exchanges to liquidate, one volatility trader said.

Los traders prefieren cada vez más los futuros de bitcoin con margen en efectivo. (Glassnode)

Videos

Financial Stability Board Proposes 'Comprehensive' International Crypto Rules

Stablecoins could be forced to centralize issuance and major crypto platforms broken up under plans put forward by the Financial Stability Board (FSB) Tuesday. CoinDesk Regulation Reporter Jack Schickler breaks down the details. Plus, insights on OECD's new tax reporting framework for crypto assets.

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Policy

Janet Yellen Stresses Need for Central Bank Digital Currency Work

The U.S. Treasury Secretary also reiterated the need for regulation in light of the recent turmoil in the crypto industry.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janey Yellen at the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) annual meeting 2022 in Washington D.C. (Helene Braun/CoinDesk)

Policy

UK Lawmaker Matt Hancock Doesn’t Regret Pro-Crypto Swerve

The former cabinet minister is pushing for the government to be more pro-innovation.

U.K. lawmaker Matt Hancock (Matt Hancock)

Videos

Fed’s Michael Barr: Crypto ‘Unlikely' to Grow Into Money Substitutes

Federal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr spoke at a DC Fintech Week event, noting that crypto is "unlikely to grow into money substitutes and become a viable means to pay for transactions" due to the high volatility. Plus, he explains why stablecoins could post potential risks to financial stability.

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Bitcoin and Beyond: The Future of Cryptocurrency Investing

Experts weigh in on the future of crypto as currency ahead of CoinDesk's I.D.E.A.S. conference.

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