U.S. Federal Reserve Governor Stephan Miran, the newest member of the board of governors after his recent confirmation, pointed a spotlight on stablecoins and the potential that their explosive growth — especially by foreign users — will have heavy consequences for monetary policy.
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U.S. Fed's Miran Says Policy Needs to Adjust to Stablecoin Boom That Could Reach $3T
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