‘Stablecoins Are Here To Stay’: IMF Calls For Global Cooperation To Prevent F...
As stablecoins continue to gain worldwide momentum, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has called for global cooperation to avert potential macro financial stability risks related to the rapidly growing sector and to turn the industry “into a force for good.” Related Reading: S&P Welcomes Top Exchange’s Native Token To Five Key Crypto Indices Stablecoins To […]
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The Bank of Korea (BOK) has urged lawmakers to adopt a bank-led model for stablecoin issuance ahead of the upcoming regulatory framework, warning that Korean Won (KRW)-pegged tokens could “repeat past monetary failures.” Related Reading: Crypto Wins Legal Status In India — High Court Calls It ‘Property’ BOK Raises Financial Stability Concerns On Monday, the […]
A new report by the European Central Bank (ECB), presented as a “deep dive into crypto financial risks,” calls for “appropriate” regulation and oversight of stablecoins and decentralized finance (defi). It also addresses the hot topic of Bitcoin’s carbon footprint in Europe, suggesting a ban on proof-of-work mining is probable. Growth of Stablecoins, Defi Warrants Regulation and Supervision, ECB Says Crypto-related financial risks, those associated with stablecoins and defi platforms in particular, as well as the threat to climate transition goals blamed....
Several models for the development of nations for the next three to five years were presented by the World Economic Forum, where cooperation was emphasized as the foundation for successful and speedy economic and social recovery. Speaking at the WEF, Børge Brende, a Norwegian politician and member of the Conservative Party, said that “the direction in which we need to head is towards greater dialogue, coordination and collective action”. Even today in the world of global business, we’re seeing hundreds of examples of cooperation gone right, such as the UN Global Compact,....
Comparing the rise of crypto assets to the gold rush, a top executive at the European Central Bank has urged governments to take action to prevent “a lawless frenzy of risk-taking.” Speaking in the U.S., the ECB official called for a global regulatory clampdown on cryptocurrencies and stepping up efforts to issue central bank digital currencies. ECB’s Fabio Panetta Lashes Out at Crypto Assets, Says They Fail to Fulfill Promise A century and half after Americans pushed westward to seek fortune, a growing distrust of banks and technological innovation have led to a new,....
In the last year, stablecoins have gone from representing just a tiny fraction of global cryptocurrency trading volume to more than half of it. This, because more users than ever before now use stablecoins to exit volatility, invest, and make payments. But in order for stablecoins to truly achieve mass adoption, they need to appeal […]