Stablecoins
What Are US Lawmakers Likely to Do About Crypto?
Former SEC Branch Chief Lisa Braganca discusses the regulatory gaps in the crypto industry critics worry undermine the financial markets’ safety and how Congress could use its authority to bring greater regulatory clarity. Plus, her take on stablecoins and what further congressional action may be needed to address their risks.
Framework to Regulate Crypto, Stablecoins Introduced in Congress
CoinDesk's Nikhilesh De discusses the details, reactions, and potential impact of a new bill introduced by Virginia Congressman Don Beyer that could provide regulatory clarity for stablecoins and the broader digital asset sector.
US Stablecoin Regulation Could Lead to Geopolitical Competition
Recent regulatory developments could push stablecoins closer to the existing fiat system, unleashing competition for control over a lifeblood of the crypto industry, says our columnist.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stalls Near $40K as Buyers Take Profits
Analysts see the cryptocurrency's price as remaining range-bound.
Are Stablecoins Securities?
Talk about stablecoins and the assets backing them has never been as heated as in recent weeks, within the crypto community and among regulators and traditional market investors. Carlos Domingo, CEO of digital asset securities firm Securitize, explains whether stablecoins should be regulated by the SEC as securities, and also breaks down tokenized stocks. Plus, the launch of two crypto yield funds and what they mean for his business.
Market Cap of USDC Growing Faster Than Tether
Half of the trades in and out of bitcoin are done with Tether, the dominant stablecoin and third-largest cryptocurrency with a $64 billion market cap. Yet, Coin Metrics reveals the market cap of stablecoin USDC is growing faster than that of USDT. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
Does Tether Pose Systemic Risk to Crypto Markets?
CoinDesk Data and Indexes Director Galen Moore discusses his stablecoin Tether (USDT) assessment and its impact on bitcoin amid the cryptocurrency being subject to increased scrutiny by U.S. regulators. “The question of Tether’s ability to maintain its peg to the dollar is a systemic question,” Moore said.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Expected to Pause Before Next Rally
Analysts expect bitcoin to pause at around $40K before its next leg up.
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce on the Challenges of Cryptocurrency Regulation
SEC Commissioner and “Crypto Mom” Hester Peirce discusses her take on crypto regulation as the SEC’s authority garners attention from Congress. “All of us are going to be challenged as regulators in thinking about how to regulate while making sure that we preserve the important American fundamental of innovation and privacy,” Peirce said.
Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stalls After Short-Squeeze Rally
Technical data suggests lower support around $34,000 could stabilize the current pullback.
