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Why G7 ban on Facebook’s Libra is a good thing for digital cash in the long run

Reading between the lines, the implication by the G7 is that regulators would be open to stablecoins that can fit within one regulatory and monetary policy regime

Libra Cryptocurrency.
Libra Cryptocurrency. Photo: Getty Images

Last week, financial leaders of the world’s seven biggest economies stated their opposition to the launch of global stablecoin projects until a proper regulatory framework is in place.

A draft G7 statement said: “The G7 continues to maintain that no global stablecoin project should begin operation until it adequately addresses relevant legal, regulatory, and oversight requirements through appropriate design and by adhering to applicable standards.”

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