• NYDFS approves yen stablecoin
    Alt coins,  Regulation

    In U.S. first, New York regulators approve yen-backed stablecoin

    With the New York Department of Financial Services’ approval, Japanese IT giant GMO Internet Group will also issue a dollar-backed stablecoin

    The company has been granted a New York State charter to operate as a limited liability trust company by the Department of Financial Services, according to Linda Lacewell, the Superintendent of Financial Services.