# Search for fiat alternative ‘perfectly reasonable,’ says StanChart CEO

# Search for fiat alternative ‘perfectly reasonable,’ says StanChart CEO

“# Search for fiat alternative ‘perfectly reasonable,’ says StanChart CEO ” Bitcoin (BTC) and other cryptocurrencies have a permanent role in financial markets, but other digital assets like central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) or nonfungible tokens (NFTs) could likely outperform crypto, according to Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters Speaking at a Standard Chartered conference call,…

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# MoneyGram launches USDC settlement using the Stellar blockchain

# MoneyGram launches USDC settlement using the Stellar blockchain

“# MoneyGram launches USDC settlement using the Stellar blockchain ” Financial services company, MoneyGram International, has partnered with the Stellar Development Foundation to enable consumers to send money using Circle’s popular stablecoin, USD Coin (USDC) and convert directly to and from fiat. Per a 6 Oct. announcement, MoneyGram has integrated support allowing crypto wallets connected…

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# New decentralized stablecoin in China targets international trade

# New decentralized stablecoin in China targets international trade

“# New decentralized stablecoin in China targets international trade ” As financial authorities around the globe become increasingly concerned about stablecoin regulation, a jurisdiction in China is preparing to pilot a new yuan-pegged stablecoin for international trade. Chris Banbury, head of global operations at permissionless blockchain project Conflux, told Cointelegraph on Sept. 21 that the…

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# HSBC CEO backs CBDCs against crypto and stablecoins

# HSBC CEO backs CBDCs against crypto and stablecoins

“# HSBC CEO backs CBDCs against crypto and stablecoins ” HSBC, the largest European bank with total assets of $3 trillion, maintains a skeptical stance on cryptocurrency while promoting the central bank digital currency (CBDC) development. HSBC Group CEO Noel Quinn penned an article, New forms of digital money could spur growth, outlining the firm’s commitment…

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