Written by Nikkei Asia
Published on
8 May 2026
3 mins read
Moody’s Ratings is preparing to issue credit evaluations for stablecoins using its own methodology, aiming to meet rising investor demand as digital assets gain traction in Asia and beyond.
The credit agency aims to assess the risk of different currency-pegged crypto offerings.
Written by Nikkei Asia
Published on
8 May 2026
3 mins read
Moody’s Ratings is preparing to issue credit evaluations for stablecoins using its own methodology, aiming to meet rising investor demand as digital assets gain traction in Asia and beyond.

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