Stablecoins
Blockchain for Europe Exec on EU Potentially Banning Dollar-Pegged Stablecoins
The European Union could potentially ban U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins in 27 countries if the union finalizes the new Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) legislation. Blockchain for Europe Secretary General Robert Kopitsch breaks down the legislation.
Bullish Narrative on Ethereum Merge ‘Overheated’: Strategist
Martin Leinweber, Digital Asset Product Strategist at Market Vector Indexes (MV), discusses the potential impact of the upcoming Ethereum merge on the NFT markets. “It is clear the bullish merge narrative got overheated,” Leinweber said.
Biden Administration Can ‘Take Action’ on Stablecoins Right Now, Former CFTC Chair Says
Former CFTC Chairman and Harvard University Research Fellow Timothy Massad proposes a federal framework for the issuance of stablecoins without new action from Congress. He explains how the “Biden Administration can still take action if we can’t get legislation real fast.”
Three Crypto Regulatory Actions That Need to Be Taken, According to Messari's CEO
Messari Co-founder and CEO Ryan Selkis discusses his take on the crypto regulatory actions that the industry is lacking, which includes clarity on stablecoins, the CFTC's ownership over layer 1 blockchains, and the status of DeFi.
Stablecoin Bill Officially Delayed Past August, Rep Maxine Waters Says
The legislation that could establish U.S. regulations for stablecoins has formally been delayed until after the August congressional break, according to Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), the chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the latest timeline for the bill.
Tether Passes ‘Stress Test,’ Finds Stable Dollar Peg After Terra’s Collapse
Tether (USDT), one of the biggest stablecoins by market cap has found stability for the first time in over two months since the collapse of Terra’s algorithmic stablecoin terraUSD (UST).
House Committee to Vote on Stablecoin Legislation This Week
The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services is nearing a bipartisan agreement on a proposal to regulate stablecoins. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this means for stablecoins and the wider U.S. crypto regulatory landscape.
Circle's Cautious USDC Approach Has Paid Off, Despite Missteps
The USD stablecoin (USDC) issuer Circle reaffirmed its plans to go public later this year. Circle has adopted a more transparent and regulated approach in terms of USDC than its competition. "The Hash" hosts discuss the outlook for Circle and stablecoins at large.
