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Expert Warns: Stablecoins Not as Stable as Claimed
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Union Investments Christoph Hock challenges the stability of major stablecoins like Tether and USDC, likening them to speculative hedge funds due to their volatile reserve assets. European regulators are tightening their grip on these private digital currencies, as a sudden drop in value could cause significant financial damage. Hock points to past instances of USDC de-pegging, highlighting the risk in using these tokens for overnight cash settlement. The situation underscores growing institutional skepticism towards stablecoin backing, with calls for greater transparency and regulation to prevent catastrophic losses.
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