Stablecoin

Stablecoin issuer Tether will regularly buy bitcoin (BTC) for its stablecoin reserves using about 15% of its realized profits starting this month as part of a new investment strategy focused on the largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, the firm announced on Wednesday. "The Hash" panel discusses what to make of Tether's BTC purchase campaign and the broader implications for the stablecoin market.

2023年5月17日

Republicans on the House Financial Services Committee are taking another shot at stablecoin legislation with a discussion draft revealed Monday afternoon. Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) joins "First Mover" to discuss his outlook for regulating stablecoins and the broader digital asset industry. Plus, his take on SEC Chair Gary Gensler's approach to consumer protection and the Europe's landmark Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) framework.

2023年4月25日

The House Financial Services Committee has unveiled a draft of its stablecoin legislation, proposing a framework for issuers such as Circle and Tether to define how state and federal entities can regulate their offerings. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the potential timeline for the legislative process and what to expect from the upcoming hearing on stablecoins.

2023年4月19日

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee published a draft version of a potential landmark stablecoin bill, with proposals including a moratorium on stablecoins backed by other cryptocurrencies and a request to study a central bank digital currency (CBDC). Separately, derivatives marketplace Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME) is adding to its cryptocurrency offerings with daily expirations for bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) futures options contracts.

2023年4月17日

The U.S. House Financial Services Committee published a draft version of a potential landmark stablecoin bill, with proposals including a moratorium on stablecoins backed by other cryptocurrencies and a request to study a central bank digital currency (CBDC). CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the first possible major piece of crypto legislation that could move in 2023.

2023年4月17日

The collapse of the Terra Luna stablecoin project reverberated throughout the world, causing some $60 billion to evaporate. But the longest shadow fell over Korea, where it remains today. CoinDesk's Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker reports.

2023年4月13日

A "rough year" for crypto markets has underlined the need for comprehensive and consistent regulation of the sector, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a new report, suggesting stablecoin issuers and crypto conglomerates need to have bank-style capital requirements. "The Hash" panel discusses how this might shape future crypto regulation across the globe.

2023年4月11日

Stablecoins are meant to provide a predictable haven within the volatile world of cryptocurrency. Former Paxos Head of Portfolio Management and Columbia Business School Adjunct Professor Jesse Austin Campbell explains the use cases and risks you need to know about this type of cryptocurrency.

2023年3月22日

Arthur Hayes, co-founder of crypto exchange BitMEX, has proposed a stablecoin backed by bitcoin (BTC) and bitcoin derivatives called the NakaDollar. BitMEX Acting CEO and Group Chief Financial Officer Stephan Lutz reacts to the proposal, saying, "Arthur's idea is a natural one."

2023年3月21日

Stephan Lutz, BitMEX acting CEO and Group Chief Financial Officer, shares his thoughts on the U.S. banking crisis and the impact on crypto exchanges as some companies look to go offshore due to tightening regulatory scrutiny. Plus, insights into BitMEX's 2023 crypto industry outlook and BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes' plans for bitcoin-backed stablecoin "NakaDollar."

2023年3月21日