Stablecoin volatility shows an urgent need for regulation to protect consumers
- Written by Matthew Shillito, Lecturer in Law, University of Liverpool
Some cryptocurrencies have always been fairly volatile, with values soaring or plunging within a short space of time. So for the more cautious investor, “stablecoins” were considered the sensible place to go. As the name implies, they are designed to be a steadier and safer bet.
At the moment though, that...