The United States Federal Reserve has recently increased its scrutiny of stablecoins, citing concerns that private entities are creating private money that could pose risks to the financial system. Michael Barr, the vice chair of the Federal Reserve for Supervision, has called for a robust federal framework to regulate stablecoins, particularly those linked to fiat currencies like the US dollar. Barr emphasized the importance of well-regulating private money and preventing stablecoins from threatening financial stability or undermining the integrity of the payments system. Lawmakers within the House Financial Services Committee have made progress on a stablecoin bill, but disagreements over state regulators’ authority have temporarily halted the legislative process. Representative Maxine Waters has expressed disagreement with a provision that would allow state regulators to approve stablecoin issuance without the Fed’s input. Barr suggested that Congress should play a central role in shaping the regulatory framework for stablecoins to ensure comprehensive oversight that aligns with the Federal Reserve’s goals. The future of stablecoin regulation in the US remains a critical topic as the financial landscape evolves in the digital age.

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Geography	North America
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Relevance Score	1
People	Maxine Waters, Michael Barr
Companies	Federal Reserve, House Financial Services Committee, Congress
Currencies	cryptocurrencies, US Dollar, Stablecoin
Securities	None