According to BlockBeats, Nobel Prize-winning economist Jean Tirole has expressed concerns over the current regulatory measures for stablecoins, warning that they are inadequate. In an interview, Tirole highlighted the potential risk of a financial crisis where these digital tokens could collapse, forcing governments to spend billions on bailouts. The 2014 Nobel laureate emphasized his significant worry about the regulation of stablecoins and the possibility of a bank run if doubts arise about the reserve assets backing these tokens.
Tirole pointed out that while stablecoins might appear to be 'absolutely safe deposits' to the average user, they could actually lead to financial losses and prompt calls for substantial government intervention. He also cautioned against the practice of using U.S. Treasury bonds as backing assets for stablecoins, noting that their relatively low yields might make them less attractive. This could potentially drive stablecoin issuers to seek investments in 'higher-yielding but riskier' assets.
