Figure Technologies Inc., led by former SoFi CEO Mike Cagney, is pursuing U.S. regulatory approval for an innovative stablecoin. This stablecoin, unique in its nature, aims to earn interest. If approved, it will become the first stablecoin in the U.S. regulated as a security. Figure’s subsidiary, Figure Certificate Co., submitted a preliminary registration to the […]
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