Former CFPB Director, Rohit Chopra, expresses concern over big tech firms issuing stablecoins due to potential privacy, surveillance, and competition issues.
There are worries that allowing tech giants to issue stablecoins could lead to the mixing of payment and commerce, potentially giving them unfair advantages.
Rohit Chopra emphasizes the importance of maintaining the traditional banking system to ensure the safe handling of deposits and lending.
Chopra advocates for stablecoins backed by tokenized bank deposits to ensure consumer safety, regulatory scrutiny, and alignment with the financial system's public purpose.