The Vault · 2026-04-07 18:56:49 · Bloomberg Markets
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC) is moving to formally integrate stablecoins into the regulated banking system, issuing new guidelines for the thousands of institutions it insures. This marks a pivotal step as the agency responsible for safeguarding deposits outlines how banks and their fintech subsidiaries c...
The Vault · 2026-04-14 01:52:23 · ZeroHedge
Hong Kong’s first stablecoin issuer licenses, granted to banking giants HSBC and a Standard Chartered-led venture, are not merely about digital payments. This move by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority places major regulated banks at the epicenter of a strategic shift in monetary technology, signaling a quiet but signifi...
The Network · 2026-05-08 16:54:44 · Decrypt
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde has escalated her opposition to euro-denominated stablecoins, warning of what she describes as "structural weaknesses" in the asset class and signaling that Europe remains firmly opposed to allowing such instruments to gain mainstream adoption. Speaking at a policy foru...
The Vault · 2026-05-09 04:01:59 · Mastodon:hachyderm.io:#privacy
The phrase "financial inclusion" has become a rallying cry for policymakers and development organizations worldwide. But a sharpening critique suggests this noble-sounding objective may serve as cover for something far less benevolent: the construction of a financial system where every transaction is traceable, program...