South Korean presidential front-runner proposes won-based stablecoin

South Korean presidential front-runner proposes won-based stablecoin

South Korea’s presidential front-runner Lee Jae-myung has proposed a won-backed stablecoin to curb capital flight. South Korea’s Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung has proposed the creation of a stablecoin tied to the Korean won to prevent capital outflows and strengthen national financial sovereignty. Speaking during a recent policy discussion, Lee argued that a won-based stablecoin…

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US Senate moves forward with GENIUS stablecoin bill

US Senate moves forward with GENIUS stablecoin bill

The US Senate voted 66-32 in a procedural vote to move forward the stablecoin-regulating GENIUS Act, which will head to a debate on the Senate floor. The US Senate has voted to advance a key stablecoin-regulating bill after Democrat Senators blocked an attempt to move the bill forward earlier in May over concerns about President…

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Canada lags with stablecoin approach, but there’s room to catch up

Canada lags with stablecoin approach, but there’s room to catch up

Crypto industry observers in Canada are concerned that their industry is being left behind without a clear framework for stablecoins. The slow adoption of stablecoins in Canada has some local crypto industry observers concerned that the country is falling behind. The Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA) classified stablecoins as “securities and/or derivatives” in December 2022 after…

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‘Dark stablecoins’ could emerge as regulations tighten

‘Dark stablecoins’ could emerge as regulations tighten

With increasing government oversight, some crypto users may be forced to look for censorship-resistant stablecoins in the future. Censorship-resistant “dark stablecoins” could come in increasing demand as governments tighten their oversight of the industry.  Stablecoins have been used for various groups to store assets due to a lack of government interference; however, with regulations pending,…

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Meta exploring stablecoin integration for payouts: Report

Meta exploring stablecoin integration for payouts: Report

Stablecoins continue to attract attention from big tech firms and legacy financial institutions, reacting to demand from retail investors. Tech company Meta is reportedly exploring integrating stablecoin payments into its platforms after a three-year hiatus from cryptocurrencies, Fortune reported, citing sources familiar with the matter. The Facebook parent held talks with several crypto infrastructure firms…

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