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Global Banking Authorities Extend Crypto Regulatory Framework Deadline
15.5.2024
The Group of Central Bank Governors and Heads of Supervision (GHOS) has reviewed the implementation of Basel III reforms and postponed the crypto asset standard implementation date to January 1, 2026. Basel III, finalized in 2017, continues to see widespread adoption, with two-thirds of member...
Bank of Canada Governor Warns of ‘Sharp Correction’ Risks in Markets and ‘System-Wide Stress’
12.5.2024
In his speech on the release of the Financial Stability Report, Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, sought to emphasize the purported strength of Canada’s financial system while cautioning against ongoing risks that could precipitate a “sharp correction” in markets...
Rwandan Research Paper Recommends CBDC With ‘Partial Pseudo-Anonymity’
9.5.2024
A recent research paper from the National Bank of Rwanda recommends a two-tier, universal, zero-interest central bank digital currency (CBDC) with partial pseudo-anonymity. Although the research paper identifies 15 opportunities for CBDC, only four are said to offer “high potential benefits...
Financial Stability Study Calls for Consistent Regulatory Response to Stablecoins
9.4.2024
Countries have varying definitions and categorizations for stablecoins that may pose a risk to financial stability, the report by the Financial Stability Institute said
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen Warns of Crypto Risks
5.2.2024
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is set to tell Congress that the crypto industry poses several potential hazards to the financial system, including the dangers of stablecoins, runs on crypto platforms and volatile prices, according to a brief portion of her testimony posted Monday
EU Banking Watchdog to Deepen Probe of Links Between Banks, Crypto Entities: FT
3.1.2024
The European Banking Authority (EBA) will take additional steps to anticipate how strains in non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs), including cryptocurrency-related entities, will affect banks
Lesotho’s Entire Payment System Reportedly Goes Offline After Cyberattack
16.12.2023
The Central Bank of Lesotho recently confirmed that its payment system was attacked by unknown cybercriminals. The bank also acknowledged that the resulting downtime is making it “impossible for all local banks to honor inter-bank transactions in the country.” No Financial Loss Suffered...
Failure of Multi-Function Crypto Firms a Limited Threat to 'Real Economy': FSB
28.11.2023
A new report by the Financial Stability Board said further assessments of possible implications are required because "significant information gaps remain."
Defi Not a Risk to Financial Stability Yet, EU Securities Regulator Reports
13.10.2023
Decentralized finance (defi) brings risks for investors but is yet to pose “meaningful risks” to financial stability, according to Europe’s securities watchdog. The agency believes, however, the phenomenon deserves attention in light of the EU’s new crypto rules as well as growing user base and...
Nigerian Central Bank Refutes Media Reports Suggesting Its CBDC Poses a Threat to Financial Stability
11.10.2023
The Nigerian central bank has disputed media reports suggesting its Sept. 11, 2023 document implies that its e-naira currency poses a threat to financial stability. The central bank said it felt compelled “to clarify the reports to ensure that misunderstandings are not fostered.” Book...
Central Bank Digital Currency a Threat to Financial Stability — Nigerian Central Bank Study
27.9.2023
Despite the role it has played in narrowing the financial inclusion gap, the e-naira central bank digital currency still poses a risk to financial stability. In addition to bolstering the financial inclusion rate, the central bank claimed that the CBDC would “widen the size and stability...
Incoming BoE Deputy Governor Discusses Crypto's Value and Risks
13.9.2023
The incoming deputy governor of financial stability at the Bank of England (BoE) has said that crypto does not yet pose much of a risk to financial stability.
During a hearing held by Parliament's Treasury Committee, Sarah Breeden, set to assume her new role on November 1, discussed the value...
What is Chapter 11 bankruptcy? Understand the basics
18.8.2023
Understand how companies reorganize amid financial challenges to ensure business continuity via Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Social Media Bots Played Crucial Role in Inflating Value of FTX-Listed Crypto Assets, Report Finds
4.8.2023
New analysis from the Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI) reveals that bots on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) likely played a major role in amplifying the value of cryptocurrencies tied to the now-defunct FTX exchange and its sister firm Alameda Research. Social Media Bots...
SEC Chair Advocates Increased AI Use for Market Surveillance and Enforcement
19.7.2023
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler says the SEC could benefit from making greater use of artificial intelligence (AI) in several areas, including enforcement and market surveillance. However, he also raised a number of concerns associated with AI, emphasizing that...
G20 Welcomes FSB's Tougher Crypto Rules, Says Presidency Holders India
18.7.2023
The Group of Twenty (G20) has welcomed the high-level recommendations of the Financial Stability Board (FSB) on crypto asset activities and global stablecoin arrangements
G20’s FSB Pushes for Global Crypto Regulations and Standards Aiming to Curb Crypto ‘Spillover’ Risks
17.7.2023
On Monday, the Financial Stability Board (FSB), a product of the G20 organization, unveiled its proposed guidelines for a global regulatory structure overseeing the operations of crypto assets. The international entity emphasizes that nations should confront the risks cryptocurrencies pose...
Financial Stability Board Calls for Tougher Global Crypto Rules After Year of Turmoil
17.7.2023
The standard-setter called for crypto companies to adapt now, after allegations of misuse of client funds at FTX
Saxo Bank Ordered to Liquidate Its Portfolio of Crypto Assets by Danish Financial Regulator
6.7.2023
According to a July 4, 2023 press release from the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority, Denmark’s Saxo Bank has been instructed to liquidate its holdings of cryptocurrency assets. The financial regulator maintains that Saxo Bank’s portfolio of crypto assets falls “outside...
What is the International Monetary Fund, and how does it work?
30.6.2023
Explore the IMF’s objectives, governance structure and key functions in promoting global financial stability