Wyoming Announces Stablecoin Launch in 2025

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 years ago

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  1. Wyoming's Plans for Stablecoin Launch
  2. Criticism of Federal Policies
  3. New Technologies in Politics


    4. Wyoming is taking a significant step towards blockchain innovation by announcing plans to launch its own stablecoin, backed by US Treasury bills, in 2025.

    Wyoming's Plans for Stablecoin Launch

    Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon recently announced that the state plans to launch its own stablecoin, pegged to the U.S. dollar, in 2025. The announcement came at the Wyoming Blockchain Symposium, where he laid out the state’s ambitious plan. Gordon, who also chairs the Wyoming Stable Token Commission, said the stablecoin would be backed by US Treasury bills and repurchase agreements.

    Criticism of Federal Policies

    Gordon didn’t waste any time criticizing the federal government’s approach to the 2007-2008 financial crisis, especially the bailouts that followed. “There was a time before 2008 when capitalism was really important and that meant failure could happen,” Gordon said. He added that Wyoming doesn’t buy into the whole “too big to fail” philosophy that dominated federal policy after the crisis. Gordon argues that such a mindset is contrary to what Wyoming stands for, as the state values risk as essential for real growth. Wyoming's proactive stance in the digital asset space is seen as a huge advantage for the state.

    New Technologies in Politics

    Wyoming is also venturing into new technologies with a mayoral candidate who wants to be replaced by an AI bot. Victor Miller, a nonpartisan candidate running for mayor of Cheyenne, recently proposed an idea that’s as futuristic as it is controversial. If elected, he plans to hand over the reins to an AI bot named 'VIC' (Virtual Integrated Citizen). However, not everyone is on board with this idea. According to reports, technology company OpenAI shut down Miller's account when he tried to use its software for the VIC bot. The company’s policies prohibit using its tech for political campaigning or lobbying. Despite this setback, Miller is still pushing forward with his campaign.

    The state of Wyoming continues to pave the way for new technologies in both its economy and politics, demonstrating its commitment to innovation and risk. The plans for a stablecoin launch and the use of AI in governance are just the beginning for a state aiming to become a leader in digital assets and blockchain.

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