Circle CEO Calls for Mandatory Registration of Stablecoin Issuers in the U.S.
In a recent interview with Bloomberg, Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire emphasized the need for stringent regulations requiring all issuers of dollar-pegged stablecoins to register in the United States.
Allaire, whose company issues the USD Coin (USDC), the second-largest stablecoin after Tether’s USDT, argued that mandatory registration would enhance consumer protection and uphold financial integrity.
| Key Takeaways: – Circle CEO Jeremy Allaire advocates for mandatory U.S. registration for all dollar-pegged stablecoin issuers to enhance consumer protection. – Tether has moved its headquarters to El Salvador and faces scrutiny over transparency issues. |
The conversation around stablecoin regulation has intensified, particularly with legislative efforts gaining momentum. Earlier this month, Senator Bill Hagerty, a Republican from Tennessee, introduced a bill to establish a regulatory framework for stablecoins.
The legislation is anticipated to be among the first crypto-related policies considered under the Trump administration, which has expressed a strong interest in making the U.S. a global leader in the crypto space.
Circle’s advocacy for regulation coincided with the Circle Stablecoin Day event in New York City, which featured business and product leaders from various financial institutions.
Circle CEO highlighted the event on social media, underscoring the importance of regulatory compliance for stablecoin issuers, regardless of their location.
“Whether you are an offshore company or based in Hong Kong, if you want to offer your US dollar stablecoin in the US, you should need to register in the US just like we have to go register everywhere else,” Allaire told the Business Times.
Meanwhile, Tether, the largest stablecoin issuer, recently relocated its headquarters to El Salvador. The company has faced criticism for its lack of transparency and regulatory oversight.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino addressed speculation that some major crypto firms are attempting to influence U.S. stablecoin regulations, suggesting that competitors are more focused on undermining Tether than improving their own products.
Tether’s reserves are partially managed by Cantor Fitzgerald, whose former CEO, Howard Lutnick, was recently appointed as the U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
In January, former President Donald Trump aligned the U.S. government’s interests with those of stablecoin issuers like Circle and Tether by signing an executive order to protect the U.S. dollar. The order aims to promote the development and growth of lawful and legitimate dollar-backed stablecoins worldwide
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