JPMorgan, Bank of America, Citigroup, and Wells Fargo explore joint stablecoin project

Key Takeaways Major US banks are collaborating on a stablecoin initiative to compete with the crypto industry. The project highlights the integration of digital assets within traditional banking infrastructure. Share this article Top American banks are evaluating a cooperative stablecoin initiative to compete with digital asset platforms that are rapidly gaining market share, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. Now in early exploration, the effort brings together entities co-owned by JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Citigroup, Wells Fargo, and other leading American banks, sources with knowledge of the matter told…

Michigan lawmakers file 4 crypto bills on retiree funds, CBDCs, mining

Michigan lawmakers have introduced four crypto-related bills covering crypto mining, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and crypto in state retirement funds. Republican state Representative Bill Schuette introduced House Bill 4510 on May 21, which would amend Michigan’s Public Employee Retirement System Investment Act to allow the state treasurer, currently Rachael Eubanks, to invest in cryptocurrencies that have averaged a market cap above $250 million over the last calendar year. Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) are the only cryptocurrencies that currently meet that threshold. The bill adds that any cryptocurrencies must…