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Stablecoin Outlook Anything But Stable As Regulation, Legislation Loom

PYMNTS

And legislation looms here in the United States that would set regulatory hurdles – and, depending on how you look at it, guardrails – on stablecoins in general. That’s a pretty wide net, as it would cover any number of stablecoins pegged to single currencies or baskets of currencies. Casting a Wide Net .

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The Fed’s crypto pivot: Unlocking banking access and its impact on payments

The Payments Association

The Federal Reserves shift on crypto banking access could impact payments, stablecoins, and digital assets. This should, in theory, improve banking access for stablecoin-focused companies and enable banks to offer crypto services. The US, with its widely used USDC stablecoin, is well-positioned to lead. Why is it important?

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President Trump issues Executive Order on digital assets

The Payments Association

It further undertakes “ to support the responsible growth and use of digital assets, blockchain technology, and related technologies across all sectors of the economy ” Highlights of the Order are outlined below. Fact Sheet ) The Working Group will be chaired by David Sacks, the special advisor for AI and Crypto.