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Stablecoins

U.S. Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller says stablecoins may be doing the dollar a favor. (Horacio Villalobos/Corbis via Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
U.S. Federal Reserve Gov. Waller Says DeFi Could Boost Dollar's Global Strength
Despite some fears in government circles that crypto could undermine the dollar, the Fed governor said that the use of dollar-dependent stablecoins can boost the dollar's reac...
U.S. Federal Reserve Gov. Christopher Waller says stablecoins may be doing the dollar a favor. (Horacio Villalobos/Corbis via Getty Images)
By Jesse Hamilton
Feb 15, 2024 at 8:20 p.m. UTC
Feb 15, 2024
RegulationsFederal ReserveMonetary PolicyDollarStablecoinsChristopher WallerDeFi
Auckland, New Zealand (Dan Freeman/Unsplash)
Markets
New zealand
New Zealand Central Banker Adrian Orr Says Stablecoins Aren’t Stable: Report
The central banker said fiat money is more credible than stablecoins because it has the power of government behind it.
Auckland, New Zealand (Dan Freeman/Unsplash)
By Sam Reynolds
Feb 12, 2024 at 5:45 a.m. UTC
Feb 12, 2024
New ZealandStablecoinsReserve Bank of New ZealandCBDC
Crypto lobbying groups are arguing the Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority should rethink some of their ideas for regulating stablecoins. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
Policy
Regulations
UK’s Planned Stablecoin Rules Need Reworking, Crypto Advocates Say
Industry groups argue they see inconsistencies in regulatory plans by the Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority.
Crypto lobbying groups are arguing the Bank of England and the Financial Conduct Authority should rethink some of their ideas for regulating stablecoins. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Camomile Shumba
Feb 9, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Feb 9, 2024
RegulationsStablecoinsUKBank of EnglandFinancial Conduct Authority
(Tbel Abuseridze/Unsplash)
Markets
Opinion
Diversifying Stability: Stablecoins Finding Home Beyond the Greenback
Following the success of Tether and USDC, a generation of stablecoins are offering new features for investors and holders, says Scott Sunshine, Managing Partner of Blue Dot Ad...
(Tbel Abuseridze/Unsplash)
By Scott Sunshine
Feb 7, 2024 at 5:01 p.m. UTC
Feb 7, 2024
OpinionCrypto Long & ShortStablecoinsTetherUSDTUSDCTerra ecosystem
Europe (Claudio Schwarz/Unsplash)
Consensus Magazine
Opinion
The Big Misunderstanding: What MiCA Really Means for Stablecoins in Europe
The EU's comprehensive crypto guidance does not introduce entirely new regulations for fiat backed stablecoins, former central banker Jón Egilsson writes. Instead it affirms e...
Europe (Claudio Schwarz/Unsplash)
By Jón Egilsson
Feb 6, 2024 at 6:32 p.m. UTC
Feb 6, 2024
OpinionStablecoinsEUMiCARegulationCentral Bank
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
Treasury Secretary Yellen Says U.S. Needs Better Stablecoin Regulation
"A federal regulator should have the ability to decide if a stablecoin issuer should be barred from issuing such an asset," she told lawmakers on Tuesday.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
By Jesse Hamilton
Feb 6, 2024 at 4:37 p.m. UTC
Feb 6, 2024
RegulationsJanet YellenStablecoinsHouse
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen is set to warn lawmakers about crypto hazards to financial stability. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
Policy
Regulations
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Warns of Crypto Risks
Yellen is set to tell U.S. lawmakers that the FSOC is especially wary of stablecoins and the potential for digital asset runs.
U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen is set to warn lawmakers about crypto hazards to financial stability. (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)
By Jesse Hamilton
Feb 5, 2024 at 10:56 p.m. UTC
Feb 5, 2024
RegulationsFinancial Stability Oversight CouncilJanet YellenTreasury DepartmentStablecoinsLegislation
Tether's logo (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
Markets
Tether
Stablecoin Tether’s Increasing Dominance Is Bad for Crypto Markets, JPMorgan Says
Other stablecoins such as USD Coin may benefit from the coming regulatory crackdown and gain market share, the report said.
Tether's logo (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)
By Will Canny
Feb 5, 2024 at 10:56 a.m. UTC
Feb 5, 2024
TetherStablecoinsUSD Coin
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino (Tether)
Finance
Stablecoins
Tether Reports Record $2.85B Profit as Biggest Stablecoin Nears $100B Market Cap
The stablecoin issuer held over $5.4 billion in excess reserves as of 2023 year-end, according to its latest attestation.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino (Tether)
By Krisztian Sandor
Jan 31, 2024 at 4:07 p.m. UTC
Jan 31, 2024
StablecoinsTetherUSDT
Circle to issue USDC on Celo (CELO) network to boost RWA capabilities. (Sandali Handagama/ CoinDesk)
Technology
Real world assets
Circle to Issue Its Stablecoin USDC on Celo Network to Boost RWA Capabilities
Celo, which is in the midst of transforming into an Ethereum layer 2 network, increasingly positions itself as a blockchain for real-world assets.
Circle to issue USDC on Celo (CELO) network to boost RWA capabilities. (Sandali Handagama/ CoinDesk)
By Krisztian Sandor
Jan 30, 2024 at 2:11 p.m. UTC
Jan 30, 2024
Real World Assets TokenizationStablecoinsCeloCircleUSDC