Imagine money that's like a digital dollar, called a stablecoin. These are linked to the value of the US dollar. Big companies like Circle make these, and now there's a big discussion about who should control them.
Circle's boss wants stablecoin companies to register in the US, even if they're based elsewhere. He thinks it's important to protect people's money.
Another big stablecoin company, Tether, isn't happy about this. They think Circle is trying to hurt them.
- Circle wants rules for stablecoins.
- Tether thinks Circle is trying to get an unfair advantage.
- This affects how digital money works worldwide.
Fact | Detail |
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Circle's Goal | Get all stablecoin companies to register in the US. |
Tether's Reaction | Accuses Circle of trying to put them out of business. |