Banks fighting crypto is not something new.We saw the same playbook with fintech."Eventually they stopped fighting it and started buying them up.""If banks want to issue their own stablecoins, great. Compete with us, don't try to shut as down." - @SKMersingerBanks can't avoid this technology.Crypto is how we're going to transact in the future. ...

Industry Perspective - Crypto represents a new era of finance, powered by people and open to everyone [1] - Big Banks are lobbying to ban the right to earn crypto rewards on Stablecoins [1] Call to Action - The industry urges people to prevent Big Banks from disrupting the crypto market [1]

A version of this story appeared in The Guidance newsletter on September 29. Sign up here. Hey all, Liam here. Canada’s previously icy stance on crypto is thawing. Or, at the very least, industry advocates have identified a key opportunity to raise the temperature. That’s according to Yves la Rose, the CEO of the Vaulta Foundation and member of one of the country’s largest crypto lobbying groups, the Canadian Blockchain Consortium. “Since the Genius Act has passed, the conversation has restarted,” Rose ...

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Group 1 - The core proposal from the Franco-German Council of Ministers emphasizes the need for collaboration and equivalence in crypto-asset regulation with third countries, highlighting the borderless nature of digital money and the importance of regulatory alignment for the success of stablecoins [1] - Stablecoins are characterized as a significant upgrade to cross-border payments, offering advantages such as being always on, borderless, and programmable, which contrasts with traditional payment systems that are limited by time and complexity [2] - The effectiveness of stablecoins relies on their global nature; a fragmented regulatory environment could hinder their transformative potential by creating inefficiencies in payment systems [3] Group 2 - Leading regulatory frameworks for stablecoins, such as Europe's MiCA and America's GENIUS Act, share foundational principles including requirements for full reserves, redemption at par, public reporting, and strict governance standards [4] - Differences exist between the two frameworks, with GENIUS imposing stricter reserve rules and monthly attestations, while MiCA allows a broader mix of reserves and requires a white paper at launch, yet both frameworks align on the essential characteristics of a safe and credible stablecoin [5]

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Crypto Policy & Regulation - The discussion revolves around the GENIUS Act and its implications for the crypto industry [2] - Banks are actively opposing the GENIUS Act [2] - Stablecoins have emerged as a central point of contention in the debate [2] - The bank lobby, with $700 million, is significantly influencing U S policy [2] - The industry needs to stay informed on U S crypto policy [2] Key Players & Market Structure - SKMersinger (CEO of Blockchain Association, ex-CFTC) provides insights [1] - The roles of CFTC and SEC in market structure are discussed [2] Future Outlook - The discussion looks ahead to 2026 regarding policy [2] - Prediction markets and policy battles are highlighted [2]

RT Tamar 天马 (@tamarincrypto)Another solid week for stablecoins on Solana!Here's a quick recap:→ Total stablecoin supply on @solana crossed $13.9B, a new all-time high.→ The first ever tenge-backed KZTE stablecoin was launched by @Intebix on Solana in collab with the @nationalbank_kz, @Mastercard and Eurasian Bank. Huge props to @superteamKZ and @cryptolgi for their initiative.→ The @SquadsProtocol product suite now secures $2B in stablecoins.→ The @fusewallet Earn vault on @kamino crossed $1.6M in deposits, ...

Last but not least, his vision for the Neobank:https://t.co/E0o3yDlUz2Andy (@ayyyeandy):Crypto neobanks have a real chance to rival the likes of Robinhood, Venmo, Cashapp and other popular fintech apps.Here's why...- 24/7 liquidity & settlement for stablecoins- Global distribution- Faster & cheaper than tradfi payment rails- Better margins w/ far less https://t.co/7ihrAIXOAF ...

Market Opportunity - Crypto neobanks have a significant opportunity to compete with established fintech apps like Robinhood, Venmo, and Cashapp [1] - The market potential is estimated to be in the trillions [2] Plasma Neobank Vision - Plasma aims to provide a "meaningfully better experience" than existing solutions [2] - Plasma intends to offer "truly incredible products on stablecoin rails" built on its platform [2] Advantages of Crypto Neobanks - Offer 24/7 liquidity and settlement for stablecoins [3] - Enable global distribution of financial services [3] - Provide faster and cheaper payment rails compared to traditional finance (TradFi) [3] - Achieve better margins with fewer employees [3] - Face fewer regulatory hurdles [3]