US Weighs Stablecoin Push

WashingtonThe US is weighing joint ventures to spread dollar stablecoins abroad.

The IMF warns the tokens could accelerate capital flight and weaken emerging-market currencies.

Dollar-pegged tokens like Tether and USD Coin would source demand for US Treasury notes, the plan’s stated aim.

Treasury, State and the Development Finance Corporation could carry it out, but no decision has been announced.

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CoinDesk: foregrounds IMF warning that stablecoin adoption accelerates capital flight and weakens emerging-market currencies amid US dominance push

Sources: CoinDesk