Sonic Labs Abruptly Abandons Plans for USD-Based Stablecoin Utilizing Algorithms
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Title: Algo Stablecoins Pull the Brakes: Sonic Labs Abandons USD Launch due to Regulatory Hurdles
1. Regulatory Clampdown:sonic labs nixes plans for a new USD-pegged algorithmic stablecoin, thanks to tough new regulations boiling over in the States.
2. The STABLE Act: A Brief OverviewThe U.S. is mulling over legislation, dubbed the STABLE Act, that focuses on tightening the reins on crypto stablecoins. This act aims to enhance consumer protection, boost transparency, and lend stability to the financial world.
The Act includes prohibiting algorithmic stablecoins for a period of two years, among other measures like 1:1 reserve requirements, bans on yield payments, enhanced consumer protections, and regulatory oversight.
3. Sonic Labs' Speed BumpJust last week, Sonic Labs, led by co-founder Andre Cronje, announced its intention to unleash a yield-generating algorithmic stablecoin. But, the emergence of a draft of the STABLE Act changed the game, leading Sonic Labs to withdraw its plans.
Cronje spoke up on X, saying, "We're calling off the USD-based algorithmic stablecoin launch." The crash of the TerraUSD (UST) cryptocurrency in 2022—which saw losses of about $40 billion—has rekindled international scrutiny on algorithmic stablecoins like sonic labs' planned project.
4. Community Buzz and Internal Ponderingssonic labs' announcement resulted in mixed feelings from the community. Some users suggested bypassing the rules, while others appreciated Cronje's transparency as he discussed emotional pressures he faced due to past algorithmic stablecoin failures.
Note: The Central Bank of the UAE Governor, Khaled Mohamed Balama, has shown support for blockchain-based currencies like the dirham, bringing numerous benefits, such as increased financial stability and better financial crime combatting options.
Enrichment Data:- The STABLE Act: A U.S. congressional proposal targeting stablecoins, emphasizes transparency, financial stability, and consumer protection. It involves a 2-year ban on algorithmic stablecoins, 1:1 backing requirements, prohibition of yield payments, and AML/KYC compliance.- Definitions: The STABLE Act defines "payment stablecoins" and requires issuers to be banks or state or federally licensed entities.- Oversight: The OCC, Federal Reserve, and FDIC are designated as primary oversight bodies for the Act.- 1:1 Reserve Requirement: Stablecoins must have the same dollar value backed for consistent value.- Prohibition on Yield Payments: Issuers cannot pay interest or yields to stablecoin holders.- Consumer Protections: The Act demands redemption rights, regular audits, and full disclosure to users.- Algorithmic Stablecoins Moratorium: A two-year ban on new algorithmic stablecoins due to potential risks associated with them.- Differences from Other Proposals: The Act stands in contrast to the GENIUS Act, which offers more flexibility and state-level oversight for smaller issuers, not outright banning algorithmic stablecoins. The STABLE Act leans towards a centralized, stringent regulatory approach.
- The STABLE Act, a US congressional proposal focusing on stablecoins, assets a 2-year ban on algorithmic stablecoins for enhanced transparency, financial stability, and consumer protection.
- Sonic Labs' planned yield-generating algorithmic stablecoin has been delayed due to the emergence of the draft STABLE Act, which has prohibited new algorithmic stablecoins for two years.
- While some users in the Sonic Labs community suggested bypassing the rules, co-founder Andre Cronje decided to withdraw the plans for the USD-based algorithmic stablecoin, expressing emotional pressures due to past algorithmic stablecoin failures.
- The OCC, Federal Reserve, and FDIC have been designated as the primary oversight bodies for the STABLE Act, which also mandates 1:1 reserve requirements, prohibits yield payments, and demands redemption rights, regular audits, and full disclosure to users.
- The Central Bank of the UAE, on the contrary, has shown support for blockchain-based currencies like the dirham, offering benefits such as increased financial stability and better financial crime combat options.
