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The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is set to draft regulations on stablecoins by the end of 2021. This comes following growing criticism from financial regulations regarding unlicensed stablecoins issued by private companies. origin »
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The Bank of England's Deputy Governor has issued a warning that regulators may need to limit the use of stablecoins. The post Financial Stability at Risk From Crypto Stablecoins, Says Bank of England Official appeared first on BeInCrypto.
2023-4-18 00:27 | |
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The Bank of Russia has put out a statement saying it is against any ‘monetary substitutes. ’ That being said, the bank is currently actively studying stablecoins planned by various national governments.
2019-11-8 00:32 | |
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Regulators in Europe have called on the European Central Bank (ECB) to explore the feasibility of launching a digital currency for the bloc. Supranational agencies and governments, alike, have labeled stablecoins – especially Libra – a potential menace to financial stability.
2019-11-6 14:00 | |
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The central bank is expanding the role of its Retail Payments Manager to include digital currencies, stablecoins and distributed ledger technologies as part of a new hire.
2019-11-5 02:45 | |
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The G7 and Bank for International Settlements published a joint report criticizing cryptocurrencies and stablecoins, which pose a threat to financial stability.
2019-10-24 23:13 | |
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At an IMF and World Bank meeting, Indian Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman talked about cryptocurrency and stablecoins when asked about Facebook’s Libra digital currency project. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das also addressed the subject at the conference.
2019-10-21 13:15 | |
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Most recently G7 and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in its report on stablecoins called Bitcoin a failure in providing a “reliable and attractive means of payment or store of value.” It further states that crypto assets have served as a “highly speculative” asset class for “certain” investors that engage in illicit activities. Moreover, […]
2019-10-20 18:00 | |
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It’s over; it’s all over. Drop every bag you’re holding, capitulate, and sell. Both the group of seven (G7) and the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) have decreed, in all their wisdom, that bitcoin has failed.
2019-10-21 22:00 | |
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The Financial Stability Board has informed the G20 finance ministers and central bank chiefs of the risks stablecoins could pose to financial stability. Unlike crypto assets which do not pose financial stability risk at this time, stablecoins could pose a host of challenges.
2019-10-16 13:05 | |
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The growth in stablecoin usage has soared since late 2017, and this has regulators and government bodies across the world incredibly worried. A new report formulated by central bank officials of the G7, the IMF, and the Financial Stability Board, believe that global stablecoins pose a systemic threat to the global economy and monetary stability,Read MoreRead More.
2019-10-14 19:00 | |
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Financial Action Task Force’s FATF week will see the representatives from 205 countries and jurisdictions around the world, the IMF, UN, World Bank, and other organizations discuss matters concerning the stablecoins and virtual assets and the risks associated with it.
2019-10-12 20:30 | |
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The commotion around Libra and other stablecoins has caught the attention of a lot of regulators from across the world. The idea of a virtual asset backed by a fiat currency to facilitate payments has taken flight among several mainstream financial institutions, including the likes of JPMorgan.
2019-10-5 23:30 | |
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September 27, Frankfurt. Mario Draghi, European Central Bank (ECB) president, states that he is of the opinion that cryptocurrencies and stablecoins are not designed to be an adequate replacement of money.
2019-9-28 16:18 | |
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In a letter addressed to Eva Kaili, a member of the European parliament and a well-known cryptocurrency advocate, the current president of the European Central Bank, Mario Draghi, lays down his views on cryptocurrencies and their future in the banking sector.
2019-9-28 19:53 | |
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The European Central Bank confirmed earlier today that the European System of Central Banks [ECSB] is looking to explore new technologies and innovations to improve the financial sector, something which is in line with their mandate.
2019-9-27 15:18 | |
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“The world of fiat money is in flux, and innovation will transform the landscape of banking and money. You can bet your bottom dollar on it,” read the IMF's latest blog “From Stablecoins to Central Bank Digital Currencies.
2019-9-26 20:04 | |
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The governor of the Bank of Japan has called for global cooperation in regulating stablecoins like the Facebook-led Libra.
2019-9-24 11:15 | |
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Swiss central bank official Thomas Jordan says crypto isn’t sound money but stablecoins have the potential to see widespread adoption. Crypto Won’t See Mainstream Adoption Speaking during a recent event at the University of Basel, Jordan — chairman of the governing board of the Swiss National Bank (SNB), argued against the value proposition of crypto as currencies.
2019-9-19 17:00 | |
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Stablecoins like Libra threaten the monetary policy of European countries, believes the European Central Bank board member.
2019-9-18 10:42 | |
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Benoit Coeure of the European Central Bank says that stablecoins like Libra pose serious risks to public policy priorities
2019-9-17 20:19 | |
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Many regulators and heads of financial institutions have expressed concern over cryptocurrencies and their use. Crypto assets come with many challenges that place financial institutions in an awkward position as far as dealing with digital assets goes.
2019-9-7 19:21 | |
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Swiss National Bank President Thomas Jordan says foreign-pegged stablecoins could hamper Switzerland’s monetary policy in some circumstances
2019-9-7 04:26 | |
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Switzerland’s central bank is fretting over the possibility of stablecoins pegged to foreign currencies eroding its ability to use its monetary policy tools effectively, further complicating the path for cryptocurrency projects such as Libra.
2019-9-7 20:17 | |
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The European Central Bank published a report on stablecoins. The regulator proposed its own classification of stablecoins and provided analytical market data.
2019-9-3 15:00 | |
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The European Central Bank (ECB) has recently emitted a new report on the cryptocurrency market. This time, the banking institution approached the issues with stablecoins. The latest report touches on questions such as whether stablecoins can be a solution for the volatility of the crypto market and whether or not they have dangers related to […]
2019-8-30 22:54 | |
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The European Central Bank says stablecoins with clear governance may be hampered by regulation uncertainty
2019-8-30 20:35 | |
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The G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors (FMCBG) met in Chantilly in northern France on July 17 and 18. In fact, Europe directly perceived the signal from the hearings in the US Senate on Libra and showed great obedience, as always.
2019-7-20 13:42 | |
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A new IMF paper has said that bank and cash deposits could be kicked to the curb by digital currencies and especially stablecoins. The post IMF: Stablecoins Could Surpass Traditional Form of Money appeared first on Ethereum World News.
2019-7-17 12:41 | |
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A new IMF paper suggests that cash and bank deposits could be left behind as digital money and fiat-pegged cryptos see greater adoption.
2019-7-16 15:31 | |
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France will set up a task force for the G7 nations to investigate ‘stablecoin’ projects such as Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency. France’s Central Bank Isn’t Entirely On-Board With Stablecoins France’s Central Bank Governor, Francois Villeroy de Galhau, made the announcement, while addressing finance industry officials.
2019-6-21 22:00 | |
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Analysts at the Reserve Bank of Australia claimed that neither general cryptocurrencies nor stablecoins can be an alternative to fiat in local retail payments
2019-6-20 17:02 | |
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BabelFinance, a bank offering service to crypto-investors, crypto-miners and institutions related to crypto, is in the news after it announced that it had issued crypto-backed loans worth $110 million, out of which $88 million were outstanding loans.
2019-6-13 14:30 | |
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Tether Ltd. Releases Bank Statements, Showing Proof that It Has Enough USD to Back USDT in Circulation Tether is one of the most popular stablecoins in existence and is also a very controversial one and it has been involved in several scandals over the last few years. Since it gained popularity it had been accused […]
2019-6-12 16:22 | |
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Chinese speculators are borrowing in droves to take out positions in the bull market, according to one lender. BabelBank, one of the largest commercial crypto banks, has seen a significant increase in speculative borrowing.
2019-5-29 18:36 | |
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2019-5-24 19:00 | |
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2019-5-17 19:00 | |
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European Central Bank policymaker Francois Villeroy de Galhau believes that stablecoins can play an important role in the financial system as they aren’t as volatile as Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, reported Bloomberg, May 15, 2019.
2019-5-16 09:00 | |
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Bank of France Governor Francois Villeroy de Galhau has reported that the bank is interested in stablecoins
2019-5-15 22:16 | |
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Tether has taken a lot of heat for admitting it is running a fractional reserve. There’s no doubt that Tether’s unregulated nature makes this approach risky and that its lack of transparency is unsettling, but the entire modern banking system is architected on fractioned assets.
2019-5-13 16:37 | |
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CryptoNinjas Bitspark, a blockchain powered money transfer ecosystem, has announced the live launch of the beta version of its new web platform enabling people to easily deposit cash, cryptocurrency or via bank transfer and exchange money using stablecoins in eight major national fiat currencies (USD, GBP, SGD,.
2019-5-3 07:53 | |
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Some in the cryptocurrency space have wondered if the appearance of the new big bank issued stablecoins will make cryptocurrencies disappear. Ripple has the ambition to create a new worldwide payment system.
2019-4-21 18:30 | |
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The Bitcoin bull and bear market cycles are a pattern that produces significant developments — when the market is cold, people tend to focus on building the next wave of groundbreaking technology.
2019-3-29 16:26 | |
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On the heels of recent commentary from the published correspondence between Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Jay Clayton and representative Ted Budd, SEC senior advisor Valerie Szczepanik explained at Austin’s SXSW conference that stablecoins may be violating current securities laws.
2019-3-18 23:54 | |
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An IBM executive is unfazed by the current market realities, saying he sees Bitcoin (BTC) reaching a value of $1 million as a present possibility. Jesse Lund, vice president of Blockchain and Digital Currencies at IBM, shared his predictions at the IBM Think 2019 Conference, which took place February 12–15, 2019.
2019-2-23 00:42 | |
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A new report presents evidence of Tether’s legitimacy, suggesting the stablecoins issued match the company’s fiat holdings.
2018-12-19 23:18 | |
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Blockchain Payroll Platform WorkChain. io has partnered with tokenization platform STASIS to enable euro-backed crypto paychecks for its European Union (EU) users with the EURS stablecoin.
2018-12-1 21:00 | |
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Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) has released an independent, third-party attestation of its bank account, and according to a top 5 public accounting firm, the stablecoin has its funds in order.
2018-11-22 22:05 | |
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“Go for the Jugular” is the advice George Soros gave to his team during his famous attack on the British pound for a profit of $1 billion on so-called Black Wednesday in 1992.
2018-11-15 18:50 | |
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Tether (USDT), Cryptocurrency, Stablecoins–Just as the controversy surrounding the USDT stablecoin by Tether appeared to be subsiding, the company is now handling questions in relation to its partnership with recently announced Deltec Bank & Trust Ltd.
2018-11-6 04:17 | |
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Two prominent Asian nations—Japan and Thailand—are taking distinctly different approaches to Bitcoin as the top crypto gains traction globally. Local media outlets from these countries have shown that Japan is adopting a reserved stance, while Thailand is exploring innovative use cases for Bitcoin.
While Bitcoin’s current price of $95,600 is still historically high, the drop from its ATH of $106,800 led to a significant amount of distribution among holders. The rally that followed the US Presidential elections in November pushed BTC to $89,000, bringing the total supply in profit to just over 99%.
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Binance is shifting its focus to increase cryptocurrency adoption in Thailand which could transform the future of digital assets in the Asian region. Related Reading: Pakistan Legalizes Crypto: A Major Shift From Ban To Boom Binance announced it wants to make virtual coins a mainstream currency in the Thai market, which could propel the crypto […]
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