Stablecoin turf wars: Bank of America, Tether and Circle battle to shape US rules
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Bank of America is lobbying for rules favoring banks over tech firms in stablecoin issuance.
Circle is positioning itself as a compliant U.S. alternative to offshore giant Tether.
Stablecoin legislation will determine who can legally issue dollar-backed tokens in the U.S. and what the rules of engagement are for those that can.
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan’s statement that he’s prepared to issue a stablecoin if Congress provides a regulatory framework didn’t just grab hea...
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