Treasury plots stablecoin crackdown even as Tether’s dominance wanes
While Tether’s dominance has fallen to 56%, USDC and BUSD have surged to 23.9% and 10.4% respectively. The U.S. Treasury Department is reportedly preparing a review highlighting challenges posed by stablecoin redemptions and the effect of a possible run on the crypto asset market.According to a Sept.16 report from Bloomberg citing anonymous sources, Treasury officials are readying policy recommendations designed to ensure stablecoin holders can freely convert between their tokens and other assets.The report states the lawmakers hope to mitigate “the most urgent risks” associated with....
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