Fed governor tells bankers DeFi is ‘nothing to be afraid of’
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller urged policymakers and bankers not to fear DeFi and stablecoins, as they will drive innovation in the US payments system.
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Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller urged policymakers and bankers not to fear DeFi and stablecoins, as they will drive innovation in the US payments system.
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