Stablecoin Concerns: US Banking Associations Push For Legislative Fixes
The recent passage of the GENIUS Act, which marks the first stablecoin legislation in the United States, has sparked considerable interest among crypto investors. However, leading banking associations across the country have raised alarms about potential vulnerabilities in the law that could pose risks to the financial system. Alleged Risks In New Stablecoin Legislation In […]
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Pro-crypto organization Coin Center is pushing against a new legislative bill targeted at regulating stablecoin use and operations. In a public statement released on Friday, the US-based advocacy group heavily criticized the Lummis-Gillibrand Payment Stablecoin Act, describing it as “unconstitutional” and anti-innovation. Related Reading: ‘Ethereum Wins Big’ With New US Stablecoin Draft Bill: Expert Latest […]
As U.S. lawmakers push for the urgent regulation of stablecoins, the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) and the Federal Reserve Board warn about the risks of stablecoin runs that threaten the country’s financial stability. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen brought up the terrausd (UST) fiasco as an example of why a comprehensive regulatory framework is urgently needed.
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Testifies Before Senate Committee
Stablecoins have become a hot topic in Washington. Following Monday’s terrausd (UST) fiasco, U.S. lawmakers are calling for....
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Singapore was once a haven for cryptocurrency enthusiasts but now the government is tightening its reins and restricting the use of digital assets. Nonetheless, restaurants in Singapore continue to accept crypto payments despite the legislative sanctions. Joo Bar and Maison Ikkoku spearhead the move to push the use of crypto payments for many businesses in […]