BlockFi asks court for permission to convert trade-only assets into stablecoins
The bankrupt crypto lender’s request marks another step toward the return of users’ funds, which the company began in August.
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Singapore central bank says three business days is ‘timely transfer’ for stablecoins
Redemptions of MAS-regulated single-currency stablecoins will have a longer grace period which is five business days despite some arguing that it should be done in real-time.
Singapore central bank releases regulatory framework for stablecoins
The framework outlines requirements for stablecoin issuers to meet to be deemed as regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
Stablecoins could be key to upholding US dollar's global reserve status: Report
In an opinion piece in The Wall Street Journal, Brian Brooks and Charles Calomiris claim that U.S. stablecoin legislation is crucial to re-dollarizing the world.
Japanese startup to use stablecoins and CBDC to link Asian countries
Soramitsu is developing a cross-border payment system that uses Cambodia’s CBDCs and targets Japan, India, China and Southeast Asia.
Bank of England will get more power in regulating stablecoins
The United Kingdom government could rebalance the power between the central bank of the country, Bank of England (BoE) and the principal financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, in a former’s favor.
US defense bill may be ‘problematic’ for USDC and stablecoins: Analysts
A proposed U.S. national defense bill could subject stablecoins issuers to KYC and AML requirements they would be unable to comply with, said Berenberg analyst Mark Palmer.
Stablecoins pose lower risk than bank deposits, says ex-Fed policy analyst
Stablecoins cannot be compared to bank deposits in terms of risk, nor can they be compared to money market funds, argues a new policy paper released by Paradigm.
Former CFTC chairman says stablecoins can be a bridge between two worlds
Timothy Massad, the former CFTC chairman, highlighted the benefits of stablecoins and urged regulators not to discredit their utility when it comes to regulations.
BOE governor trashes crypto, stablecoins in favor of ‘enhanced digital money’
A retail CBDC or “enhanced” digital money would support the singleness of money and settlement finality, Andrew Bailey said, but crypto isn’t money.