Topic
Stablecoins
332 published works
Global Regulation Tomorrow
European Commission considers options for future regulation on markets in crypto-assets
Work on the development of a legislative proposal on a future EU framework for markets in crypto-assets is gathering pace. On 18 May 2020, the European Commission hosted a meeting…
Overheard on the Block(chain)
G20 Financial Stability Board Seeks Comments on Global Stablecoin Consultation Paper
In response to an increasing number of private and public initiatives to implement global stablecoins, on April 14, 2020, the G20’s Financial Stability Board (FSB) issued a Consultative Document, “Addressing…
Blockchain Legal Resource
FSB Issues Global Stablecoin White Paper
On April 14, 2020, the Financial Stability Board issued a consultative paper entitled “Addressing the Regulatory, Supervisory and Oversight Challenges Raised by ‘Global Stablecoin’ Arrangements.”
Virtual Currency Report
Blockchain Week in Review: Week of April 17, 2020
Weekly Focus: Libra Association updates white paper with plans to release multiple stablecoins New Wyoming law allows insurance companies to invest in crypto CFTC proposes updates to Part 190 Andreessen…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
FSB consults on regulatory, supervisory and oversight recommendations for “global stablecoin” arrangements
On 14 April 2020, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) published a consultation paper proposing 10 high-level recommendations that are addressed to national authorities to advance consistent and effective regulation and…
The Blockchain Monitor
Token Litigation Cases Reach Milestones, Stablecoins and CBDCs Gain Attention, CFTC Approves Guidelines for ‘Actual Delivery’ of Virtual Currency
By Teresa Goody Guillén, Robert A. Musiala, Simone O. Otenaike, Jordan R. Silversmith
In this issue: • Telegram, Kik and Tezos Cases Reach Milestones in Blockchain Token Litigation • Stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies Gain Attention • CFTC Approves Guidelines for Delivery…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
IOSCO report on global stablecoin initiatives
By Albert Weatherill (UK), Matthew Gregory (UK)
On 23 March 2020, the International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) published a report identifying the possible implications of global stablecoin initiatives for securities markets regulators. The report, Global Stablecoin…
Blockchain Legal Resource
Central Bankers Discuss Stablecoins
In a recent op-ed, Gita Gopinath, the IMF’s chief economist, posited that “digital currencies will not displace the dominant dollar.” In particular, the dollar’s status is supported by the “institutions,…
Virtual Currency Report
Blockchain Week in Review: Week of December 20, 2019
By Betselot Zeleke, Perkins Coie
U.S. Developments Federal Reserve Governor Speaks on Stablecoins and Related Risks On December 18, 2019, Governor Lael Brainard of the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered a speech entitled “Update on Digital…
Global Regulation Tomorrow
Joint statement by the Council and the Commission on stablecoins
On 5 December 2019, the Council of the EU (Council) published a press release stating that the Council and the European Commission (Commission) have adopted a joint statement on stablecoins.…