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As cryptocurrencies are becoming more and more commonplace in the financial world, the demand for stablecoins has also risen significantly. And that is proved true as data shows the total supply of stThe post U. origin »
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As stablecoins edge closer to mainstream adoption, a whirlwind of corporate and legislative activity is reshaping the financial landscape in the United States. On Thursday, Circle Internet Financial made a stunning debut on the New York Stock Exchange, soaring 168% as investors rallied behind the company that issues USDC—the second biggest stablecoin after Tether. By […]
2025-6-8 12:00 | |
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Stablecoins only “complementary” if they obey regulators, suggests Fed
2019-11-16 13:45 | |
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As countries around the world are increasingly moving toward a digital currency backed by their national fiat, the hub of financial and technological innovation of the past decades is moving in the opThe post Stablecoins could 'negatively affect' financial Stability: Federal Reserve appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-11-16 12:30 | |
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2019 has been important for digital assets from both a technical and financial standpoint. The discussions with regard to stablecoins in the global economic landscape have been instrumental in generatThe post Stablecoins may help reduce global remittances cost: WB's Garcia Mora appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-11-12 01:30 | |
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The role of Bitcoin in the financial world still remains uncertain, despite having existed for over a decade now. Some view it as a store of value, while a few others describe it as a speculative asseThe post Stablecoins eliminate fear of volatility: ShapeShift CEO appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-11-8 03:30 | |
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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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In the wake of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, the G20 established the Financial Stability Board (FSB) with the objective to propose initiatives to “build a more resilient financial system, addressing the fault lines that caused the global financial crisis.
2019-10-30 17:11 | |
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Regulators should offer a path for stablecoins to exist alongside current financial systems, writes a fellow at Harvard's Berkman Klein Center.
2019-10-23 13:30 | |
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Sylvia Garcia, a Democrat lawmaker from Texas, has recently introduced to Congress a bill that may cause several issues for the crypto market. According to this new bill, cryptocurrencies pegged to fiat currencies, commonly known as stablecoins, would be considered securities.
2019-10-23 00:12 | |
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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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The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), one of the most important financial regulators in the world, has recently voiced some concerns about Facebook’s Libra project. According to the institution, Libra and other stablecoins could pose several risks if they were to achieve mass adoption, especially when considering money laundering and terrorist financing. Xiamgmin Liu, the […]
2019-10-19 22:34 | |
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Coinspeaker G7 Says that Bitcoin Failed but Libra Poses Threat to Financial StabilityG7 has just recently released a report addressing a long list of concerns it has with global stablecoins like Libra.
2019-10-19 22:29 | |
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The Financial Action Task Force [FATF], an inter-governmental organization that has pledged to combat money laundering and terrorism funding, has stated that Facebook and its stablecoin, Libra, would be subject to global standards on cryptocurrencies and traditional financial assets, according to reports.
2019-10-18 15:30 | |
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A new report says bitcoin has failed as a means of payment or store of value, but stablecoins like Libra are a risk to financial stability.
2019-10-18 12:10 | |
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Earlier this week I told you Facebook‘s ‘cryptocurrency‘ saga had turned into a soap opera and that it was going to be a long season, and it seems I wasn’t wrong. The technology giant is facing a new challenge after the G7 said on Thursday that such stablecoins shouldn’t be allowed to launch until international risk was assessed.
2019-10-18 12:04 | |
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Stablecoins could present a significant risk to global financial stability but hold promise for payment systems, says G7 report
2019-10-18 04:51 | |
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Celsius Network, a blockchain based marketplace for crypto financial products, announced its partnership with Trust Token, a stable coin company, to offer high interest incomes on five new stable coins.
2019-10-17 22:48 | |
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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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CoinField aims to create on-demand liquidity and bridge the worlds of traditional financial products with crypto-based assets.
2019-10-15 15:42 | |
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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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Facebook’s proposed Libra ‘cryptocurrency’ has run into further resistance, this time from a G7 taskforce. The group issued a report stating that ‘global stablecoins’, such as Libra, should not begin operation until proven safe and secure.
2019-10-14 14:00 | |
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Coinspeaker G7 States Libra May Pose Threat to Financial StabilityThe G7 believes that Libra, as well as other global stablecoins, may negatively influence the financial situation in the world.
2019-10-14 13:31 | |
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The G7 group of nations has prepared a draft report which notes that globally accessible stablecoins pose a significant threat to the existing financial system. According to BBC, G7’s draft report detailed the different risks...
2019-10-14 11:42 | |
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It comes as no surprise that Facebook is still on the receiving end of regulatory pressure from global economies. The social media giant has done the crypto industry few favors as all eyes are now on stablecoins and the outlook for them is predictably pessimistic.
2019-10-14 11:30 | |
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The world’s biggest economies are assessing stablecoins as a potential risk to the global financial system, said the Financial Stability Board.
2019-10-14 10:14 | |
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The G7 has released a report claiming that “global stablecoins” could pose a threat to global financial stability.
2019-10-15 03:40 | |
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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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Cryptocurrency adoption has seen a significant boost in 2019, where major financial institutions like Wells Fargo, JP Morgan, and ING have either tested their stablecoin or are pondering over launching one.
2019-10-6 00:16 | |
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Over the past decade, digital currencies like Bitcoin have become an important form of asset in the financial industry. However, these tokens were often not backed by significant value. Hence, the idea of stablecoins was introduced.
2019-10-5 00:30 | |
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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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The chair of the Financial Stability Board, Randall Quarles, recently spoke about the rise in popularity stablecoins are having, including very prominent projects such as Libra. According to him, the future can have significant regulatory challenges because of these projects.
2019-10-5 22:19 | |
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Stablecoins could pose “regulatory challenges,” says Randall Quarles, chair of the Financial Stability Board
2019-10-4 16:24 | |
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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 International Monetary Fund (IMF) published a new staff paper on September 19, saying stablecoins can cause significant disruptions to the current global payments framework. However, the organization also admits that this type of cryptocurrencies can contribute to improving financial inclusion across the world.
2019-9-20 15:00 | |
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Today, the German Federal government presented a concept to the Federal Cabinet for use cases of blockchain database technology. A number of laws were announced in the 42-page paper, all of which aim to help blockchain technology to be properly incorporated into the administration and financial sector.
2019-9-18 19:30 | |
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According to a notification issued by FINMA, the regulator has confirmed that stablecoins will be treated just like any other blockchain-based token in Switzerland, September 11, 2019. The Libra Association requested FINMA to disclose how the network would be treated, and the regulator has stated that Libra will be classified as financial infrastructure.
2019-9-12 23:00 | |
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Earlier today, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority [FINMA] released guidelines on regulating stable coins. The guideline detailed how the regulatory authority will classify and regulate stablecoins based on its nature.
2019-9-11 17:53 | |
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On 2 May 2019, Facebook had registered a new company, Libra Networks, in Geneva, a step that turned out to be the company’s first move into the blockchain space. Recently, The Libra Association, the non-profit organization behind Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency project, announced that it is pursuing a payment system licence from the Swiss Financial Market […] The post Switzerland’s FINMA clarifies its stand on stablecoins soon after Facebook’s Libra pursues a payment license appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2019-9-11 13:00 | |
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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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Tether Ltd. is planning to issue two new stablecoins, one pegged to a basket of commodities and another to the Chinese renminbi, according to Zhao Dong, an over-the-counter (OTC) trader in China and a shareholder of Bitfinex.
2019-9-4 09:54 | |
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Virtual assets have evolved over the past decade. The entire concept began as an idea of a financial asset for a peer-to-peer transaction. However, over time, different crypto-projects have entered the cryptospace, with the likes of stablecoins, exchange-launched tokens, dApp tokens and privacy coins gaining popularity quickly.
2019-9-4 23:30 | |
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Since Facebook announced the Libra cryptocurrency, a couple of other similar projects have been unveiled with all of them being dubbed potential ‘Libra-killers’. They include Venus, an initiative by Binance to 'develop localized stablecoins and digital assets pegged to fiat currencies across the globe', and Metal Pay.
2019-9-3 13:48 | |
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A new age of banking is imminent. Legacy models will be forced to follow suit or become obsolete in the eyes of value holders worldwide, as new bitcoin and crypto services take over, seeking to implement blockchain systems with an eye on convenience and financial inclusion.
2019-8-23 12:58 | |
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Binance announced that it is planning to launch an open blockchain project focused on developing localized stablecoins around the world, competing with Facebook’s Libra. Reshaping the world’s financial system Over the last few years, Binance has actively communicated the need for a “global, multi-dimensional customer network and compliance system” to different regulatory authorities around the […] The post Binance Venus, a stablecoin that will compete with Facebook’s Libra appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2019-8-20 19:49 | |
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The UK’s top financial watchdog has concluded that Bitcoin and Ether do not require regulation, whereas utility tokens and some stablecoins will. The FCA Makes Decision on Bitcoin & Crypto Regulation Only July 31, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), announced that it will not regulate Bitcoin and Ethereum.
2019-8-1 09:19 | |
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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK's financial watchdog, released the finalized version of its crypto asset guidelines, detailing which assets do and do not fall under its regulatory reach.
2019-7-31 19:05 | |
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Jeremy Allaire’s Circle issued a U. S. dollar-backed stablecoin before stablecoins were cool. Now that Facebook has joined the fray with its Libra coin, which is designed to be backed by a basket of fiat currencies (and maybe other financial instruments), the spotlight on stablecoins has grown brighter.
2019-7-30 03:15 | |
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Last summer, Stronghold went live with its Stellar-based stablecoin. Like most stablecoins, Stronghold USD is backed by real assets and tied to the value of the U. S. Dollar. However, unlike its competitors, Stronghold isn’t targeted at the general public.
2019-7-21 18:12 | |
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The G7 group of nations has warned of the threat posed by stablecoins such as Facebook's Libra and set out draft recommendations for regulation.
2019-7-18 15:00 | |
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For a long time, Russia treated cryptocurrency like the enemy. In 2022, the government tried to ban everything, from mining Bitcoin to trading it, fearing it would hurt the country’s financial sThe post Bank of Russia: Crypto is now legal, but do not buy it unless... appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Crypto industry dealmaking surged to record levels in 2025, with mergers, acquisitions, and public listings accelerating despite Bitcoin’s pullback from its October highs. According to PitchBook The post Crypto dealmaking hits record pace in 2025 as regulatory clarity fuels consolidation appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Ethereum's [ETH] price looks shaky, but its foundation remains strong. Behind the short-term pressure, the network is dominating DeFi. ETH is leaving exchanges, so the available supply is decreasing.
Crypto market sentiment has slipped back into fear, with the Fear and Greed Index hovering in the high-20s. Historically, such readings have often aligned with market bottoms. However, the broadeThe post Why ‘fear’ right now doesn’t mean ‘buy the dip’ appeared first on AMBCrypto.
The cryptocurrency market has been in one of its most bearish phases, as capital outflows continue to dominate, with several assets losing significant value. Sellers have wiped out over $1.37 trillioThe post Global liquidity hits $157T - But the crypto market remains cautious appeared first on AMBCrypto.
Technical factors dominated as FIL maintained a tight correlation with broader crypto sentiment while establishing support above $1.27.
Pippin [PIPPIN] jumped 31.78% in 24 hours to $0.4676 as trading volume rose 26.58% to $82.24 million, at press time. This signaled strong short-term participation. Buyers stepped in aggressively The post Pippin’s 32% surge meets rising leverage - Can bulls sustain the rally? appeared first on AMBCrypto.