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An effort to attach a stablecoin bill to another must-pass piece of legislation looks to be unlikely to succeed. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
Policy
Regulations
Stablecoin Bill Unlikely to Get Pinned to FAA Reauthorization, Putting Effort On Hold Again
A flash of hope that an FAA bill could carry U.S. stablecoin rules across the finish line has been momentarily dashed as congressional leaders were said to ward off amendments...
An effort to attach a stablecoin bill to another must-pass piece of legislation looks to be unlikely to succeed. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Apr 30, 2024 at 7:49 p.m. UTC
Apr 30, 2024
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Europe is getting ready to enforce MiCA. (Danielle Rice/ Unsplash)
Policy
Regulations
Here’s How EU Nations Are Preparing to Enforce MiCA
With MiCA stablecoin rules taking effect in June, CoinDesk reached out to regulators in all 27 EU member states to show where countries are at with implementation.
Europe is getting ready to enforce MiCA. (Danielle Rice/ Unsplash)
By Sandali Handagama
Apr 29, 2024 at 6:00 a.m. UTC
Apr 29, 2024
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Stripe co-founder and President John Collison said, "crypto is finding real utility," in a keynote on Thursday. (Christophe Morin/IP3/Getty Images)
Finance
Stripe
Stripe Brings Back Crypto Payments Via USDC Stablecoin
The payments firm stopped taking crypto payments in 2018 due to bitcoin’s high volatility.
Stripe co-founder and President John Collison said, "crypto is finding real utility," in a keynote on Thursday. (Christophe Morin/IP3/Getty Images)
By Helene Braun
Apr 25, 2024 at 6:55 p.m. UTC
Apr 25, 2024
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Stop sign (Krišjānis Kazaks/Unsplash)
Finance
Stablecoins
Tether's Stablecoin Dominance May Wane Following Proposed U.S. Rules: S&P
The new regulations could offer banks a competitive edge by limiting institutions without a banking license to a maximum stablecoin issuance of $10 billion, the report said.
Stop sign (Krišjānis Kazaks/Unsplash)
By Will Canny
Apr 24, 2024 at 3:51 p.m. UTC
Apr 24, 2024
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Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (left) and Cynthia Lummis (Suzanne Cordiero/Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
Policy
Newsletters
The Ever-Dwindling Chances for a Stablecoin Law
The timeline for the introduction, markup and passage for a stablecoin bill is getting tight as Congress gears up for election season.
Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (left) and Cynthia Lummis (Suzanne Cordiero/Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
By Nikhilesh De
Apr 24, 2024 at 1:30 a.m. UTC
Apr 24, 2024
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U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis says her stablecoin proposal would favor U.S.-oriented issuers. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
Policy
Regulations
Sen. Lummis: It'll Pay to 'Choose Circle Over Tether' Under U.S. Stablecoin Proposal
The co-author of the U.S. Senate's latest push for stablecoin regulations suggests Circle would have an edge over foreign competitors for customers seeking safety.
U.S. Sen. Cynthia Lummis says her stablecoin proposal would favor U.S.-oriented issuers. (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Apr 18, 2024 at 6:44 p.m. UTC
Apr 18, 2024
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Tether 's logo painted on a wooden background.
Finance
Tether
Tether Reorganizes Into 4 Divisions as It Expands Beyond Stablecoins
The company has formed four divisions to reflect its broadening focus: Data, Finance, Power and Edu(cation).
Tether 's logo painted on a wooden background.
By Jamie Crawley
Apr 18, 2024 at 11:15 a.m. UTC
Apr 18, 2024
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U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Cynthia Lummis are hopeful about aspects of their sweeping crypto bill. (Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock for CoinDesk)
Policy
Regulations
U.S. Senators Lummis, Gillibrand Take on Stablecoin Legislation With New Bill
Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand unveiled a new bill Wednesday, hoping to move the needle on stablecoin legislation.
U.S. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand and Cynthia Lummis are hopeful about aspects of their sweeping crypto bill. (Stephen Lovekin/Shutterstock for CoinDesk)
By Nikhilesh De
Apr 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Apr 17, 2024
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U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
The Solution for Stablecoin Regulation
Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand are proposing legislation to address the inadequacies in the stablecoin sector, and foster financial innovation in the United St...
U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Cynthia LummisKirsten Gillibrand
Apr 17, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. UTC
Apr 17, 2024
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U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
Crypto-Skeptic Sen. Sherrod Brown Is Open to Advancing Stablecoin Legislation, Bloomberg Reports
In the House, Rep. Patrick McHenry recently said he remained optimistic about getting a U.S. stablecoin law passed.
U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
By Nick Baker
Apr 16, 2024 at 8:32 p.m. UTC
Apr 16, 2024
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