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Rep. Maxine Waters Is 'Deeply Concerned' About PayPal’s New Stablecoin

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) said in a statement that she's "deeply concerned" about PayPal's launch of its own stablecoin while there is still no Federal framework for regulation, oversight, and enforcement of these assets.” CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De discusses regulatory concerns surrounding PayPal USD (PYUSD).

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Coinbase’s New 'Base' Blockchain Goes Live; Rep. Maxine Waters Is 'Concerned' About PayPal's Stablecoin

“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as Base, Coinbase’s layer 2 blockchain, officially opens to the public. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) vocalizes her concerns about the launch of PayPal’s stablecoin. And, a new crypto show aims to capture mainstream attention by taking inspiration from popular TV broadcasts like "The Apprentice" and "Shark Tank."

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Congresswoman Maxine Waters Says She’s ‘Deeply Concerned’ About PayPal’s New Stablecoin

The top Democrat on the House Financial Service Committee said federal rules should be in place before a company the size of PayPal issues a stablecoin.

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) (Sarah Morris/Getty Images)

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Federal Regulators Are Needed for Crypto Oversight: U.S. Accountability Office

Regulators lack an ongoing coordination mechanism for addressing blockchain risks in a timely manner, the report says

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Leading House Democrat Solicits Feedback From Gensler and Yellen on Crypto Bill

The bill would provide guidelines for U.S.-based crypto exchanges to register with regulators.

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U.S. Lawmakers Met With Fed, FDIC to Discuss Collapse of Silicon Valley Bank: Source

Rep. Maxine Waters convened meetings with federal bank regulators in the wake of the bank's collapse.

Rep. Maxine Waters (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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Sam Bankman-Fried Agrees to Testify Before US House Financial Committee

The chair of the House Financial Services Committee, Maxine Waters, said SBF's attendance was "imperative."

Sam Bankman-Fried sticking his tongue out while at Crypto Bahamas earlier this year. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

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House Financial Services Chief Waters Not Planning to Subpoena Sam Bankman-Fried: Report

However, Waters tweeted on Wednesday evening that "lies are circulating" that she's not willing to subpoena the disgraced former head of FTX.

Rep. Maxine Waters (Sarah Morris/Getty Images)

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Top House Committee to Hold Hearing Into FTX Collapse

The House Financial Services Committee plans to hear from FTX and related entities during a hearing next month.

Rep. Patrick McHenry (left) and Rep. Maxine Waters (Alex Wong/Getty Images)

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