Stablecoin
Brian Brooks on Crypto Regulation: 'Why Do We Feel the Need for More Constraint vs. More Innovation?'
Brian Brooks, former Acting Comptroller of the Currency and current CEO of bitcoin mining firm Bitfury, discusses his views on the potential problems with an increased focus on U.S. stablecoin and crypto regulation from lawmakers. "Why can't we let the existing regulatory regime work?" Brooks said. "Why do we always feel the need for more constraint versus more innovation?" Plus, his take on Trump-era crypto policy and the energy impact of blockchains.
Palau Plans Stablecoin, LooksRare Takes on OpenSea
China’s Blockchain-based Services Network rolling out NFT infrastructure. Pacific Island nation of Palau plans to issue stablecoin. LooksRare makes explosive debut as OpenSea competitor. These stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
OCC Chief Hsu Says Regulation Could Boost Stablecoin Innovation
Hsu isn't the first watchdog to call for imposing bank-like regulations on stablecoin issuers.
FirstBank Executive on Why Banks Are Launching a Consortium to Mint Stablecoin ‘USDF’
FirstBank has joined the USDF Consortium, an association of FDIC-insured financial institutions, to build a network of banks to further the adoption and interoperability of a bank-minted stablecoin “USDF.” FirstBank Chief Administrative Officer Wade Peery shares insights into the Consortium and the state of stablecoins as part of a larger discussion on the crypto markets.
Kevin O'Leary on Stablecoin Regulation
Reacting to how DeFi should be regulated globally, "Shark Tank" star, entrepreneur, and O'Shares chairman Kevin O'Leary discusses his take on the need for stablecoin policy.
Powell Says Fed Will Release Crypto Report 'Within Weeks'
During his Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday, the Fed chairman also said a CBDC wouldn't necessarily lead to a ban on private stablecoins.
PayPal Exploring Creating Its Own Stablecoin as Crypto Business Grows
PayPal is looking into launching its own stablecoin as the company grows its crypto business. Hidden code in its iPhone app shows a potential “PayPal Coin” would be backed by the U.S. dollar. “The Hash” panel discusses Paypal’s latest crypto efforts, potentially bringing mainstream blockchain awareness.
PayPal Is Exploring Creating Its Own Stablecoin as Crypto Business Grows
Hidden code in the company’s iPhone app shows that a potential “PayPal Coin” would be backed by the U.S. dollar.
A16z Publishes Web 3 Policy Proposal for World Leaders
The venture capital firm has already spoken with “key leaders on every populated continent,” according to a16z’s Global Head of Policy Tomicah Tillemann.
Why Tether Freezing Over $1M Worth of USDT Belonging to 1 Address Matters
Stablecoin issuer Tether froze over $1 million worth of USDT belonging to a single address. "The Hash" host Naomi Brockwell uses this news to point out "all these stablecoins are freezable at the protocol level." The hosts dive into trade-off risks between centralized versus algorithmic stablecoins like Terra's UST.
