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Stablecoins
State of Crypto: Stablecoin Rules Are Coming
Regulatory authorities are talking about stablecoins more and more, but it remains to be seen what they’ll actually implement.
Presidential Advisory Group Promises Stablecoin Recommendations
The Treasury Department didn't lay out a timeline for when it will publish its recommendations on stablecoin regulation.
Morgan Creek Capital Management CEO: ‘[Bitcoin] Price Is A Liar,’ Says He’s Focused on Bitcoin’s Long-term Potential
Despite bitcoin’s short-term downward momentum potentially posing a risk to the cryptocurrency, Morgan Creek Capital Management CEO Mark Yusko still maintains a positive outlook. “[Bitcoin’s] price is a liar,” he said. “I’ve never probably been more bullish on the long-term perspective …
Financial Experts: Stablecoins Risky Like ‘Wildcat’ Bank Practices of 19th Century
The world of stablecoins could evolve into one reminiscent of the 19th century’s free banking period in the U.S., according to Yale economist Gary Gorton and U.S. Federal Reserve attorney Jeffery Zhang. "The Hash" hosts discuss whether they agree with this assessment of stablecoins, given the historical context of free banking and what government control of the money supply has done.
If Stablecoins Cause Instability, Regulators Have Themselves to Blame
Pseudonymity is a key reason for the emergence of the $110 billion stablecoin market. If regulators are worried about financial stability, they should have some KYC controls.
Why Central Bankers Invoke Free Banking to Attack Stablecoins
If you're going to warn people about stablecoins by citing 19th century history, you should at least include the full record, says our columnist.
Biden Administration Accuses Chinese Hackers of Conducting Ransomware, Cryptojacking Attacks
U.S. President Joe Biden is accusing the Chinese government of supporting cyberattacks, including ransomware, cryptojacking, digital extortion, and theft. CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the allegations as the White House ramps up its anti-ransomware efforts. Plus, his take on the U.S. Presidential Advisory Group's meeting on stablecoins Monday.
EQIFI CEO: Biggest Challenge for Stablecoins Is 'Loss of Faith'
Responding to El Salvador potentially issuing its own stablecoins, Brad Yasar, CEO of EQIFI, a decentralized protocol for pooled lending and borrowing, says the biggest risk of stablecoins is "loss of faith" and "proving to the users that it is truly stable." Plus, what to expect from the presidential working group's meeting on stablecoins and "game-changing" DeFi projects to watch for.
Stablecoins Risky Like ‘Wildcat’ Bank Practices of 19th Century, Gorton and Zhang Write
Yale economist Gary Gorton and U.S. Federal Reserve attorney Jeffery Zhang liken stablecoins to a time when private banks issued their own notes.
Crypto Long & Short: Crypto Needs More Than VC Interest
Plus: Correcting misconceptions about institutional interest in crypto, and why Circle going public may bring greater regulatory clarity in the U.S. for stablecoins.
