Stablecoins Form the Core of Financial Infrastructure While Regulators Rush to Update Frameworks
- NY Fed consults Wall Street dealers on permanent repo facility to ensure liquidity backstop amid market uncertainties. - FSB prioritizes stablecoin regulation alignment and debt market monitoring as institutional adoption accelerates. - Fireblocks processes $1.5T in stablecoin transactions, driving blockchain integration into traditional banking systems. - Qualigen rebrands as AIxCrypto, shifting from biotech to Web3/AI, reflecting blockchain-AI convergence trends. - Former Fed Governor Kugler resigns ov
The New York Fed's recent discussions with Wall Street's primary dealers regarding its standing repo facility highlight shifting priorities in how monetary policy is carried out. President John Williams brought together representatives from 25 leading banks to gather their perspectives on the facility, which serves as a permanent option for institutions to obtain cash from the central bank by pledging top-tier assets such as Treasury securities.
On a global scale, regulators are increasingly focused on updating rules for stablecoins and private lending markets. The Financial Stability Board (FSB), which sets standards for G20 countries, has set out priorities for 2026 that include harmonizing stablecoin oversight and keeping a close watch on credit markets.
Elsewhere, changes in corporate identity are reflecting shifts in the market. After receiving shareholder approval, Qualigen Therapeutics will become AIxCrypto Holdings, Inc., moving from a biotech focus to a platform centered on AI and Web3.
Yet, ethical concerns continue to pose difficulties. Former Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler stepped down after breaching trading regulations, including unauthorized trades by her spouse during restricted periods. Although previous disclosures and asset sales had been made,
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