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Binance publishes a major overview of global stablecoin regulation

Author: Content Editor
Binance, the leading cryptocurrency platform, has provided an overview of global stablecoin regulation. Stablecoins, which are meant to maintain a stable value by being pegged to traditional currencies and assets, are gaining popularity worldwide. Major jurisdictions such as the US, EU, Singapore, and Dubai are evolving their regulatory landscapes to ensure innovation and consumer protection. Events like Facebook's Libra project and the collapse of TerraUSD have accelerated regulatory action. The EU's Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation has banned algorithmic stablecoins, while the US is exploring a federal framework. Singapore and Dubai are also introducing guidelines for safe stablecoin operations. Different types of stablecoins face different regulatory challenges, with fiat-linked stablecoins being the most regulated. Asset-backed stablecoins are diversifying with various types of collateral, while algorithmic stablecoins are undercollateralized and require specialized regulatory approaches. Countries like the UK and Japan are adopting specific regulations for different stablecoin types, and the UAE's Central Bank has taken control of stablecoin regulation. Singapore has introduced rules for single-currency stablecoins.

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