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Fed’s Quarles says regulators should show ‘constraint’ on stablecoins to avoid hampering innovation

Quarles said some of the approaches on stablecoin regulation from the President's Working Group on Financial Markets’ November report are unnecessary.

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Biden is considering law professor, Fed president, and former CFPB director to fill 3 seats on Federal Reserve: Report

Fed governor Randal Quarles resigned his position effective as of the end of December, while Richard Clarida is expected to leave in January 2022, leaving three vacancies in the group…

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House committee announces crypto CEOs will testify at Dec. 8 hearing on digital assets

The hearing, "Digital Assets and the Future of Finance: Understanding the Challenges and Benefits of Financial Innovation in the United States," is the latest from Congress to explore the issues…

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Finance Committee Approves Legislation Delaying Crypto Tax in South Korea

Changes meant to postpone the introduction of a tax on virtual assets such as cryptocurrencies in South Korea have been approved by an important parliamentary committee. The draft legislation seeks…

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