Federal reserve chair Powell emphasizes need for strong oversight of US stablecoins
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell reiterated the need of robust central-bank oversight in the ongoing development of stablecoin regulations by the House Financial Services Committee. Powell further disclosed that the Federal Re serve ’s staff has been actively engaged in discussions with lawmakers from both sides of the aisle regarding the cryptocurrency legislation currently under consideration by committee members. Two crypto bills underway During a twice-yearly hearing on monetary policy, Federal Re serve chairman Jerome Powell expressed his perspective on payment stable coins , stating, “We do see payment stable coins as a form of money, and in all advanced economies, the ultimate source of credibility in money is the central bank.” Powell emphasized the necessity of a strong federal role in overseeing stable coins , indicating that he believes it would be appropriate to establish robust federal oversight in this domain. During the hearing, chairman ...