Stablecoin

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Interest in Gold-Backed Token Trading Grows Amid Supply Disruptions
On Thursday, hourly trading volume in Tether Gold climbed to over $13 million, up from roughly $1 million the day before.
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Despite sending the Libra Association multiple questionnaires, the EU doesn't have enough information yet to proceed, says EC Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis. (Image via Alexandros Michailidis/Shutterstock)
EU Official: We Can't Regulate Libra Without More Details
The European Union is still trying to figure out what to do about Libra, according to a new memo.
Despite sending the Libra Association multiple questionnaires, the EU doesn't have enough information yet to proceed, says EC Executive Vice-President Valdis Dombrovskis. (Image via Alexandros Michailidis/Shutterstock)

Dante Disparte image via CoinDesk video
Libra Vice Chair Not Worried About the Leavers
Libra Vice Chair Dante A. Disparte said some departing Libra partners left the door wide open for an eventual return. They will be welcomed back when they're ready.
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“It doesn’t matter what technology you are using," said BoE exec Christina Segal-Knowles. "Same risk, same regulation.” Image via Shutterstock
Bank of England's Stablecoin Ruling Targets Financial Stability, Exec Says
Financial stability was a key factor in the Bank of England's decision to hold stablecoin payment systems to the same regulatory standards as existing payment chains.
“It doesn’t matter what technology you are using," said BoE exec Christina Segal-Knowles. "Same risk, same regulation.” Image via Shutterstock

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Stablecoin Crisis Could Wreck Global Finance, Fed Warns in New Report
The Fed warned that a stablecoin crisis could wreak havoc on the global economy and outlined the steps issuers must take to protect the status quo. 
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The Bank of France is one of Europe's leading voices on CBDCs.
French Central Bank Job Posting Reveals Digital Currency Program
Banque de France is seeking a blockchain analyst who will help the bank define a program for implementing digital currency.
The Bank of France is one of Europe's leading voices on CBDCs.

Polychain Capital founder Olaf Carlson-Wee
MakerDAO Proposes New DAI Ceiling After Hitting $100 Million Cap
MakerDAO loans now hold more than $339 million worth of ether. With the launch of multi-collateral DAI set for later this month, what comes next?
Polychain Capital founder Olaf Carlson-Wee

hong kong, asia
Global Crypto Framework Needed to Stop 'Regulatory Arbitrage,' Watchdog Warns
Hong Kong’s securities regulator says the world needs a united response to stablecoins like Libra to avoid firms setting up in laxer jurisdictions.
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Tradewind, Canadian Mint to Verify Origins of Precious Metals on Blockchain
Tradewind Markets is tracking the geography, name and standards of mines that produce precious metals for the Royal Canadian Mint.
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stephen moore
Former Fed Nominee Stephen Moore Backs Fractional Reserve Stablecoin
Stephen Moore, whose failed bid to join the Fed imploded within months, has a new plan to disrupt global finance: a fractional reserved-backed stablecoin.
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