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Key Takeaways From Senate Banking Committee Hearing on Stablecoins

CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the state of crypto regulation following Tuesday's Senate Banking Committee hearing on stablecoins.

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Crypto Could Derail Financial Stability, Global Financial Watchdog Says

The Financial Stability Board examined the potential risks posed by the fast-growing crypto market.

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VanEck CEO on Why the Talk About 'Recession' May Begin Later in the Year

VanEck CEO Jan Van Eck shares why we may start talking about the word "recession" later in the year on "All About Bitcoin." He adds that while he continues to buy, the pessimistic view is that "financial markets in general will have trouble digesting [the Federal Reserve's] interest rate hikes." Plus, reaction to the Senate Banking Committee's stablecoin hearing and its impact on the markets.

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Federal Judge Releases 'Razzlekhan,' Orders Other Bitfinex Hack Laundering Suspect to Remain in Jail

A federal judge has ordered Heather Morgan, one half of the couple accused of laundering 119,754 bitcoins (worth over $5 billion in today’s prices) of a 2016 Bitfinex hack, to remain in federal custody until trial. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the latest development in the ongoing Bitfinex saga. Plus, what to expect from the upcoming Senate Banking Committee hearing on stablecoins.

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US Rep. Josh Gottheimer Introduces Bill for Government-Backed Stablecoin Insurance

The bill would designate certain stablecoins as "qualified," making them redeemable on a one-to-one basis for U.S. dollars.

The U.S. infrastructure bill's tax provisions could affect the price of ether.

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CBDCs Are Going to Disappoint

Central bank digital currencies will enter into a competitive field of payment solutions – including stablecoins.

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Asset Manager Van Eck Says Stablecoins Should Be Treated as Investment Funds, Not Banks

Jan van Eck, the firm's CEO, argues against the position of government officials.

Jan van Eck, president and CEO of VanEck speaks at Consensus Invest 2018 (CoinDesk)

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IMF Chief Touts Advantages of CBDCs Over ‘Unbacked Crypto Assets’ and Stablecoins

Kristalina Georgieva said Wednesday that well-designed CBDCs “can potentially offer more resilience, more safety, greater availability and lower costs” than private cryptocurrencies.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 04: IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva speaks during a joint press conference with World Bank Group President David Malpass on the recent developments of the coronavirus, COVID-19, and the organizations' responses on March 4, 2020 in Washington, DC. It was announced yesterday that the Annual Spring Meetings held by the IMF and World Bank in Washington, DC have been changed to virtual meetings due to concerns about COVID-19. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)

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Stablecoin Regulation Takes Center Stage at House Hearing

The House of Representatives Committee on Financial Services is discussing stablecoins, seeking to better understand their possible risks and the potential regulatory framework that can best address them. “The Hash” panel discusses what we know so far.

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LIVE BLOG: The House Talks Stablecoins

Join CoinDesk reporters as they cover today's hearing live.

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