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CBDCS VS CRYPTOS: WHY INDIA IS BETTING BIG ON DIGITAL CURRENCY?

India is working to revolutionize its cross border payment system. The aim is to make the payments faster and cheaper to help the growing economy. Along with this,  the role of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and the concerns around AI is also in focus. These are reshaping the future of the financial sector. Let’s dive into what’s happening and how it might affect us.

Faster and Cheaper Cross Border Payments
Governor Shaktikanta Das is serious about reducing the time and cost it takes to send money overseas. This is important, especially for economies like India. For expanding Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) in India, he suggests using major currencies like USD, EUR and GBP. This can help in making smoother global payments.

Das also said India is looking into cross border payment systems. The government is exploring potential partnership with other countries to make cross border payments easier for everyone.

The Promise of CBDCs
CBDCs have huge potential. They could transform the way we send money, especially across borders. India taking a big step has launched CBDC in December of 2022. It is available for wholesale as well as for retail users. The government is also planning to integrate CBDC with UPI and provide assistance to low internet connectivity zones.

Governor Das believes that as cryptos are unpredictable, CBDC can be a safer option as it offers stability. This makes CBDC a better choice for everyday transactions.

AI in Banking
As AI becomes more common in the banking world, it brings both opportunities and risks. Das raised concerns about how AI could be misused. He warned that AI could lead to cyberattacks and data breaches if not handled carefully. Banks need to be cautious, using AI only when they have proper security in place.

But AI isn’t the only concern. Cryptocurrencies also pose risks to financial systems. Das is a strong supporter of CBDCs. He believes they can offer a more secure way to handle digital transactions, reducing the chaos that cryptos might cause.

What’s Next?
India is working hard to make big changes in the financial world. From making cross-border payments easier to promoting CBDCs, the future seems exciting. But there are risks, like the rise of AI and cryptocurrencies. With the right plans and smart policies, these challenges could turn into great opportunities, helping not just India but the global economy too.

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Source:  CoinPedia

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SEN. HAGERTY'S DRAFT STABLECOIN BILL COULD SHAPE LEGISLATION IN 2025, TD COWEN SAYS

▪️Sen. Bill Hagerty’s bill could serve as an outline for regulating stablecoins in 2025, TD Cowen said in a note on Monday.

▪️Last week, Hagerty unveiled a discussion draft of legislation to create a regulatory framework for stablecoins.

U.S. Sen. Bill Hagerty's draft stablecoin legislation could serve as an outline for future bills in 2025, investment bank TD Cowen said in a note on Monday.

Last week, the crypto-friendly Tennessee Republican unveiled a discussion draft of legislation to create a regulatory framework for stablecoins. It includes a provision that says issuers that go over a $10 billion threshold may get a waiver from their federal regulator to then stay under their state's jurisdiction. The draft legislation also includes language around maintaining reserves on a one-to-one basis with reserves that have U.S currency.

"This draft bill should form the foundation for the legislation that we expect Congress to enact next year. This is even more likely if Trump wins as Hagerty is close to the former president,"  TD Cowen Washington Research Group's Jaret Seiberg wrote.

Hagerty is reportedly a potential contender for a role within Republican candidate Donald Trump's cabinet if he wins, either in a national security role or, as Punchbowl News reported in July, as Treasury secretary. Hagerty also is a member of the Senate Banking Committee, which has jurisdiction over key agencies, including the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.  

Hagerty said his draft stablecoin bill is very similar to work being done by House Financial Services Chair Patrick McHenry, R-N.C., and Maxine Waters, D-Calif. Waters and McHenry have been working on their bill over the last two years. The bill advanced out of the Republican-led committee last year but has not gained much traction. At the time, Waters called the bill "deeply problematic" due to a provision that allows state regulators to approve stablecoin issuances without Federal Reserve input.

Bipartisan consensus over which regulators have oversight will be vital, Seiberg said.

"Key will be finding bipartisan agreement on which regulators will oversee stable coins. If Trump wins, prospects for this bill are even higher," Seiberg wrote in Monday's note.

Momentum on a stablecoin bill might still be picked up before the end of the year. Last month, during a congressional hearing, Waters said she wants to "strike a grand bargain on stablecoins" before the end of the year.

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Source:  The Block

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RIPPLE NEWS: WHAT ARE THE ODDS OF THE SEC WINNING ITS APPEAL?

A federal judge ruled last year that the SEC did not prove Ripple violated securities laws by selling XRP to retail customers on exchanges. Recently, the SEC announced it would appeal this decision, and Ripple has filed a cross-appeal in response, adding another layer to the ongoing legal battle.

What’s Happening?
On the Thinking Crypto podcast, Lawyer James Murphy explained that while the SEC’s exact intentions are unclear, they are likely appealing two main points from the ruling:

Sales on Exchanges: 

The SEC aims to challenge the judge’s decision that Ripple’s sales on exchanges do not constitute securities transactions. This ruling shocked the SEC, as they previously attempted to appeal it immediately but were denied.

Disgorgement Limitations: 

The SEC also seeks to address a ruling that prevented them from claiming disgorgement (return of profits) because they lacked evidence of actual financial losses incurred by investors. This decision contrasts with precedents in other circuits, and the SEC hopes to overturn this limitation.

Additionally, there’s speculation about whether the SEC will appeal the $125 million penalty imposed on Ripple, seeking a higher amount. However, it’s uncertain if this part of the ruling would be changed since judges have significant discretion in determining penalties.

How Strong is the SEC’s Case?
Murphy shared his perspective on the likelihood of the SEC winning the appeal. There are about 20 judges on the Second Circuit, and cases are decided by a randomly chosen panel of three.

Once the panel is known, lawyers look at past decisions to guess how they might lean. Sometimes, arguments are shaped to appeal to specific judges, similar to tactics used in the U.S. Supreme Court.

He said that when the summary judgment came out, many people criticized it, and some legal experts predicted it would be overturned. Lawyers from traditional backgrounds believe there’s a chance the ruling on secondary market trades might be reversed. However, he thinks Judge Torres’s decision will likely stand, although nothing is certain.

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Source:   CoinPedia

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