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BIS says stablecoins closer to securities than money, need regulation

The Bank for International Settlements said stablecoins have a structure closer to exchange-traded funds than to money and called for global regulatory coordination. It warned that divergent national rules could lead to market fragmentation and regulatory arbitrage. BIS officials cited rapid growth in dollar-pegged tokens, redemption frictions and price dislocations, and risks that large-scale redemptions could spread stress to broader markets. Officials also flagged possible policy impacts and debated interest payments.

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Stablecoins expand footprint in payroll and everyday payments - BVNK report

Stablecoins are taking on a bigger role in payroll and everyday payments, Cointelegraph reported on Feb. 17, citing BVNK. A BVNK-commissioned YouGov global survey found 39 percent of crypto users and potential users in 15 countries receive income in stablecoins, and 27 percent use them for daily spending. Holders keep an average $200, rising to about $1,000 in high-income countries, and many expressed interest in related wallets and cards.