Stablecoins
New Stablecoin Bill Drafted by House Republicans as Compromise With Democrats
The House Financial Services Committee has released this year’s third draft of a stablecoin bill, meant to combine ideas from both parties in advance of a hearing next week.
Stablecoin Regulation Is a Sticking Point Between the G7 and G20
Emerging economies in the G20 are concerned widespread stablecoin use may threaten their monetary policy, and are seeking stricter measures, two high-level officials privy to discussions at the forums told CoinDesk.
Aave Lending Protocol Moves Closer to Launching GHO Stablecoin on Ethereum Mainnet
The developer proposed two key features for the decentralized stablecoin in a governance post on Tuesday.
Tether Market Cap Climbs to All-Time High of $83.2B, Even as Stablecoin Market Sinks
USDT has reached a $83.2 billion market capitalization, recovering all the losses since the implosion of blockchain project Terra more than a year ago.
Nestcoin CEO on Real World Utilities of Stablecoins in Nigeria
Nestcoin CEO and co-founder Yele Bademosi discusses the real world utility of digital assets in Nigeria, citing the use of stablecoins like USDT in cross-border money movements.
Olive-Oil Producer Issues First Euro-Stablecoin-Denominated Bond on Obligate’s DeFi Platform
The debt sale was the first of its kind for the French sustainable agriculture business.
Stablecoin Market Shrinks for 14th Straight Month, Posing Potential Headwinds for Crypto Prices
The contraction of the stablecoin market suggests that the crypto market is still in its bear phase, macro analyst Tom Dunleavy said.
Bitcoin Climbs Past $27.4K but Remains in Holding Pattern as Investors Continue U.S. Debt Limit Vigil
Ether and most other major altcoins rise slightly, even as stocks drop amid worries about debt ceiling negotiations.
EU Banks Could Access Stablecoins More Easily Under Leaked Plans
The European Commission's plans could moderate a push from Parliament to discourage crypto holdings as it debates new capital requirements for banks.
Rep French Hill on Stablecoin Regulation: ‘We’re Not Starting from Scratch’
Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) addressed the House Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology and Inclusion during Thursday’s hearing entitled: Putting the ‘Stable’ in ‘Stablecoins:’ How Legislation Will Help Stablecoins Achieve Their Promise. “We're not starting from scratch,” Hill said. “The similarities between the two proposals are strong, and that's why we're not that far apart.”
