2025-3-12 21:23 |
Randy Guynn, a prominent U.S. banking attorney, has called for stablecoins to be subject to bank-level regulations. Speaking before the U.S. House Financial Services Committee, Guynn argued that stablecoins should offer the same level of safety as insured bank deposits… origin »
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Stablecoins could help crypto firms to remove themselves from the banking system — and prevent the U.S. government from cutting off their financial lifelines.
2023-6-3 20:24 | |
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Stablecoins could have such a profound effect on the established banking system that U.S. regulators need to require that the digital tokens fit in without disrupting it, said Martin Gruenberg, the acting chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.
2022-10-21 17:00 | |
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Scott Beck, the CEO of United Texas Bank, claimed that stablecoin issuers like Circle were “effectively sucking deposits out of the banking industry.”
2022-8-22 00:19 | |
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The European Central Bank’s (ECB) latest study regarding an ideal cross-border payment system claims central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are superior to Bitcoin, stablecoins, and other traditional banking means including SWIFT.
2022-8-2 15:30 | |
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Jewel, a Bermuda-based digital asset banking platform, announced today a partnership with Tokeny, a blockchain-asset compliance infrastructure provider. Through the partnership, Jewel will power real-time settlement for digital asset institutions via its own bank-issued USD stablecoin on the Polygon, the popular blockchain development platform, offering scalable and sustainable Web3 infrastructure.
2022-5-17 21:08 | |
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Sen. Pat Toomey, the Banking Committee’s top Republican, doesn’t want asset-backed stablecoins tarnished by the UST drama.
2022-5-12 23:51 | |
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Stablecoins should have the same kind of standard-setting initiative previously seen in setting up common web practices in the early days of the internet, said Acting U.S. Comptroller of the Currency Michael Hsu.
2022-4-27 17:44 | |
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In a Senate Banking Commitee press conference this past Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell clarified in response to a question on whether a potential Fed CBDC would preclude the existence of privately-issued stablecoins, to which Powell responded “No, not at all.
2022-1-13 20:00 | |
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Senator Elizabeth Warren in her recent submission to the US Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee has urged regulators to place a lid on the burgeoning DeFi sector by paying more attention to stablecoins.
2021-12-17 00:00 | |
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During the Senate Banking Committee hearing on stablecoins, a call for regulating the fiat-backed stablecoins was made, but what they will look like is to be seen. “Let’s be clear about one thing: if you put your money in stablecoins, there’s no guarantee you’re going to get it back,” Senate Banking Committee Chairman Sherrod Brown […] The post Senate Banking Committee Split on How to Regulate Stablecoins first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.
2021-12-15 17:02 | |
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After the US, Japan is focusing on stablecoins and is acting to limit the number of companies that can issue these assets backed by fiat currency, according to a Nikkei report. The country’s top banking regulator, Financial Services Agency (FSA), is reportedly planning to propose legislation next year to restrict the issuance of stablecoins to […] The post Japan’s Top Financial Regulator Planning to Limit Stablecoin Issuance to Banks & Wire Transfer Companies first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.
2021-12-7 18:56 | |
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The U.S. Senate Banking Committee has requested further information on stablecoins and how companies that issue them are protecting consumers. The post Senate Banking Committee Seeking Additional Info on Stablecoins appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2021-11-24 13:11 | |
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US regulators claim that issuers of stablecoins should be subject to the requirements applicable to banks and financial institutions.
2021-11-12 16:47 | |
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The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) is studying whether certain stablecoins might be eligible for its coverage. The discussions are only in the preliminary stage yet, reported CoinDesk citing five people familiar with the knowledge.
2021-10-7 17:11 | |
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HSBC, a British multinational investment bank and a financial services firm, has scrutinized cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, claiming the lack of regulations in the space pose threats to investors.
2021-9-25 23:14 | |
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Banking giant HSBC echoes global stablecoin concerns, calling for regulation to be equivalent to its adoption level.
2021-9-22 13:05 | |
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Written by a Professor of Finance from Yale School of Management and an attorney at the Federal Reserve System, wants regulators to take a lesson from history, the Free Banking Era because the central bank must have a “monopoly on money issuance.
2021-7-20 16:07 | |
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Nobel laureate Paul Krugman compared stablecoins to crisis-prone free banking
2021-7-19 12:39 | |
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The global pandemic accelerated the use of technology in many sectors, including the banking industry. Cryptocurrencies, digital wallets, stablecoins and other blockchain-based solutions are becoming increasingly common and are changing the way people manage their money.
2021-6-27 20:02 | |
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As Signature Bank expands its commercial banking offerings, the trueusd stablecoin has been integrated with its Signet blockchain-based digital payment platform to deliver instant dollar payments. Signet Integration to Deliver 24/7 Dollar Payment and Settlement As more enterprises flirt with the idea of blockchain-based products and services, stablecoins are one of the areas of fascination […]
2021-6-22 12:30 | |
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The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, which sets international banking standards, said on Thursday that the banking industry faces increased risks from crypto-assets and needs tough capital requirements to hold Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies.
2021-6-11 20:05 | |
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“Money is entering a format war”, wrote Citigroup, in their latest Future of Money report, and this is creating both challenges and opportunity for companies in the payments sphere. The evolution of cryptocurrencies, digital wallets, challenger banks, stablecoins, CBDCs, DeFi protocols and other blockchain-focused payment platforms has opened the doors for forward-thinking companies – old […] The post World’s First DeFi Banking App, Scallop, Innovates Crypto Payments Solutions appeared first on NullTX.
2021-6-11 18:10 | |
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Because stablecoins derive their value from official currencies, central bankers are especially wary of them. They fear this relationship could affect control over payments, banking, and the money supply.
2021-2-24 20:41 | |
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BNY Mellon plans to bring Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies under the same roof as traditional holdings through its platform that is now in prototype, following “heightened interest” and “new demand.” The post America’s Oldest Banking Giant, BNY Mellon, to Hold and Transfer Bitcoin & Other Cryptos Including Stablecoins first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.
2021-2-11 18:03 | |
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Last July, the Office of the Comptroller of Currency (OCC) made a landmark decision allowing financial institutions to custody digital assets for customers and provide banking services for digital asset oriented businesses.
2021-1-9 21:46 | |
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The leading US banking regulator approved stablecoins for interbank settlements on financial transactions.
2021-1-6 13:33 | |
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The Office of the Comptroller of Currency has announced on January 4 that financial institutions like banks can now make use of stablecoins and blockchains to process payments, via a letter. The OCC informed banks that they could use these new methods as long as they comply with regulations and best banking practices in the US.Read More
2021-1-6 11:00 | |
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Proposals forcing stablecoin issuers to get banking licenses won't increase financial inclusion, as their proponents claim.
2020-12-17 20:42 | |
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Stablecoins are an integral part of the future of the financial system. And Facebook’s Diem, formerly Libra, is part of that future.
2020-12-6 20:17 | |
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Three U. S. lawmakers have introduced a bill that will force private stablecoin issuers to obtain a banking charter (or license) and approval from the Federal Reserve before they can issue a stablecoin.
2020-12-4 12:15 | |
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Three U. S. lawmakers have introduced a bill that will force private stablecoin issuers to obtain a banking charter (or license) and approval from the Federal Reserve before they can issue a stablecoin.
2020-12-4 12:15 | |
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Crypto entrepreneur Willy Woo wonders what will happen to USD-backed stablecoins in case of a banking failure, community suggests that nothing good would happen to them
2020-9-29 15:47 | |
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) issued new guidance regarding stablecoins on Monday. “National banks and federal savings associations currently engage in stablecoin-related activities involving billions of dollars each day,” said Acting Comptroller of the Currency Brian P.
2020-9-23 17:06 | |
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Today's stablecoin market mirrors the “wildcat banking” era of the mid-1800s, when banks printed their own dollars. Like then, federal intervention is likely.
2020-6-17 21:42 | |
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The $7.7 million round from Madrona Venture Group and others will help Sila bring bespoke stablecoins to fintech entrepreneurs.
2020-4-9 15:00 | |
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In the cryptocurrency economy, the supply of credit through the banking system could disappear, warned Bank of England Deputy Governor Sir Jon Cunliffe. That would be a change with “profound economic consequences,” he added, emphasizing the risks from Facebook’s Libra project and global stablecoins.
2020-3-2 20:45 | |
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Stablecoins provide much sought after stability in the volatile crypto markets. They are sometimes even said to affect the price of bitcoin in drastic fashion. Tether (USDT) in particular continues to be widely scrutinized for this, with recent lawsuits about conflicts of interest and price manipulation being hotly contested.
2020-1-6 10:11 | |
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Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire openly shreds Tether for its lack of regulatory compliance while celebrating the success of USDC and stablecoins in general
2020-1-3 21:20 | |
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The United States' Securities and Exchange Commission [SEC] seems to be very active in the crypto-industry now, following its several attempts to regulate various parts of the industry. Recently, the The post SEC Chairman highlights DLT, stablecoins, Libra before Senate Banking Committee appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-12-11 10:00 | |
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MakerDAO's latest upgrade is deemed paramount to the ecosystem's relevance as it seeks to enhance the Dai token's real-world use cases. Maker's Rune Christensen recently featured in a Blockcrunch inteThe post Libra, digital yuan, centralized stablecoins are just banking services: MakerDAO's Christensen appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-11-19 09:30 | |
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Despite the regulatory pressure and seven of the Libra Association members leaving Facebook’s cryptocurrency project, the social media giant is undeterred and could work on cryptocurrencies based on national currencies like the dollar instead of just the synthetic one, initially proposed.
2019-10-21 15:37 | |
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Facebook‘s controversial ‘cryptocurrency‘ Libra could be based on national currencies such as the dollar, the tech giant said on Sunday, following increased scrutiny from regulators and governments in recent months.
2019-10-21 12:00 | |
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Calibra CEO David Marcus reportedly said that Libra would be open to using national fiat-pegged stablecoins at a banking seminar on Sunday
2019-10-21 00:30 | |
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The chair of the Financial Stability Board, Randall Quarles, recently spoke about the rise in popularity stablecoins are having, including very prominent projects such as Libra. According to him, the future can have significant regulatory challenges because of these projects.
2019-10-5 22:19 | |
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In a letter addressed to Eva Kaili, a member of the European parliament and a well-known cryptocurrency advocate, the current president of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, lays down his views on cryptocurrencies and their future in the banking sector.
2019-9-28 19:53 | |
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“The world of fiat money is in flux, and innovation will transform the landscape of banking and money. You can bet your bottom dollar on it,” read the IMF's latest blog “From Stablecoins to Central Bank Digital Currencies.
2019-9-26 20:04 | |
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Stablecoins are a “wake up call” to the international banking industry, potentially reaching 1.7 billion unbanked.
2019-9-26 11:44 | |
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Everipedia co-founder Sam Kazemian talks about changing DeFi, stablecoins, and banking through his latest startup, Frax. Sam Kazemian is an Iranian-American software engineer, entrepreneur, and cryptocurrency enthusiast.
2019-9-22 03:07 | |
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The European Central Bank (ECB) has recently emitted a new report on the cryptocurrency market. This time, the banking institution approached the issues with stablecoins. The latest report touches on questions such as whether stablecoins can be a solution for the volatility of the crypto market and whether or not they have dangers related to […]
2019-8-30 22:54 | |
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The passage of three landmark crypto bills will have longstanding effects on the industry.
Hearings on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act took place on June 4, 2025. The bill is a bipartisan legislation clarifying the market structure for digital assets. Before the hearings, Democrats accused the Securities and Exchange Commission of withholding crucial…
Aptos Labs CEO Avery Ching is scheduled to testify at a congress hearing about digital assets with the House Committee on Agriculture tomorrow. After the news broke, APT rose by nearly 5%. In a recent post, Ching stated that he…
A high-profile House hearing on crypto regulation got testy Tuesday after House Democrats, led by Rep. Maxine Waters walked out in protest over President Donald Trump’s involvement in crypto. The joint hearing — organized by the House Financial Services and…
Ivan Soto-Wright urged Congress in an open letter to ensure fair competition between state and federal stablecoin issuers in upcoming legislation. The MoonPay CEO voiced support for preserving state regulatory authority over stablecoin issuers, urging Congress to adopt key amendments…
New York Attorney General Letitia James has urged lawmakers in the United States to pass federal legislation on cryptocurrencies. In her letter on Thursday, April 10, Attorney General James warned that the lack of a robust federal regulatory framework for…
U.S. legislators are pushing for more clarity on crypto, in an effort to keep the crpyto industry in the country.