Stablecoins
G20 Watchdog Warns Nations to Mitigate Risks Posed by Libra-Like Stablecoins
National regulators need to be prepared for the unique risks posed by global stablecoins, the Financial Stability Board says.

Banking API Platform Sila Raises $7.7M on Promise of Programmable Money
The $7.7 million round from Madrona Venture Group and others will help Sila bring bespoke stablecoins to fintech entrepreneurs.

Chicago's Trading Firms Look to DeFi With New 'Alliance'
DeFi may actually grow during the coronavirus crisis. TD Ameritrade, Cumberland, CMT Digital, DV Trading and Jump Trading are hoping to facilitate.

Coinbase Pumps $1.1M USDC Into DeFi Sites Uniswap and PoolTogether
Coinbase has put $1.1 million in USDC into the pools powering two of the more popular DeFi applications on Ethereum: Uniswap and PoolTogether.

Zero Interest Rates Could Hamper the Stablecoin Business
Zero or negative interest rates will force stablecoins to look at their fee structures and cut costs. Only the fittest will survive, says our columnist.

Tether CTO Claims USDT Stablecoin Can Boost DeFi Liquidity
Tether CTO Paolo Ardoino believes the USDT stablecoin can boost the decentralized finance ecosystem.

USD Stablecoins Are Surging, but Zero Interest Rates Complicate Business Model
With investors seeking safety in dollars, stablecoins have seen inflows of more than $2 billion since the crash. But, says our columnist Hasu, zero interest rates threaten business revenue.

The Overton Window Opens for a Digital Dollar
As the federal government looks for ways to distribute coronavirus aid, support for a digital dollar is gaining steam in Washington D.C.

Global Stablecoins May Be Subject to Securities Regulation, Says IOSCO
Global stablecoins may be subject to securities laws, says IOSCO, in a new report that could complicate such projects’ embrace of decentralization.

The US Should Use Stablecoins for Emergency Coronavirus Payments
Paying out the stimulus using stablecoins would be cleaner and cheaper than sending checks in the mail, says the CEO Of Binance.US.
