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#StablecoinLaw

Stablecoins are digital assets meant to reduce volatility. Common types:
• Fiat-backed (e.g., USDC, USDT)
• Crypto-backed (e.g., DAI)
• Algorithmic (stability via smart contracts, e.g., failed UST)

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⚖️ Why Regulate Stablecoins?

Governments and financial bodies are focusing on stablecoins because they:
• Are widely used in DeFi and crypto trading
• Could impact monetary policy, financial stability, and consumer protection
• Raise concerns about AML/CFT, reserves transparency, and systemic risk

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🏛️ Examples of Stablecoin Law Developments
1. United States:
• The Clarity for Payment Stablecoins Act (2023 draft) aims to regulate issuance and reserve standards.
• Overseen by regulators like the Federal Reserve, SEC, and OCC.
2. European Union:
• Under MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation), stablecoins are tightly controlled, especially “significant e-money tokens.”
3. Japan:
• Legalized stablecoins in 2023 but requires them to be issued by licensed banks or trust companies.
4. UK:
• Planning to bring fiat-backed stablecoins into the payments regulatory framework under the Financial Services and Markets Act.