Stablecoins

BIS: Regulation could be embedded in stablecoins
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30 November, 2020

BIS: Regulation could be embedded in stablecoins

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has said regulation could be embedded into private global stablecoins, such as Facebook’s Libra.
UK drafts plan to regulate stablecoins, research CBDC
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12 November, 2020

UK drafts plan to regulate stablecoins, research CBDC

The U.K. Treasury said it was working on proposals for a new regulatory structure for stablecoins and other digital currencies.
JP Morgan launches new blockchain unit
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27 October, 2020

JP Morgan launches new blockchain unit

JP Morgan has just announced the launch of their new blockchain unit–Onyx–and says their JPM Coin is currently being used

IMF: CBDCs give more control, but don’t solve every problem
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23 October, 2020

IMF: CBDCs give more control, but don’t solve every problem

While the technology may deliver benefits for policymakers, there were many crises CBDCs could not fix, according to the International...
G20 countries establish global stablecoin rules
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15 October, 2020

G20 countries establish global stablecoin rules

While recognizing the rise in prominence of CBDCs, the Financial Stability Board is challenging the effectiveness and comprehensiveness of the...
G7: Facebook’s Libra must not launch until it’s properly regulated
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15 October, 2020

G7: Facebook’s Libra must not launch until it’s properly regulated

Financial regulators in the world’s seven biggest economies will continue to oppose the launch of Facebook’s digital currency Libra until...