Fintech
ECB launches Pontes and prepares to invest in tokenised securities
Bundesbank onboarded as market participant to trade tokenised assets settled in central bank money
BoK finds market infrastructure rules affect stablecoin and FX moves
Access to FX and crypto markets bears on won internationalisation efforts
Bailey warns AI could crash global financial system
FSB chief warns of cyber security risks and threats from leveraged investments in technology
MAS proposes changes to Singapore’s stablecoin regulations
Amendments would see multi-jurisdictional and foreign stablecoins recognised
Podcast: Quantum and the Fed
The Fed's quantum computing strategy as AI accelerates Q-day
Anchor tokenisation in central bank money, says BIS’s de Cos
General manager uses Jackson Hole speech to champion tokenised deposits and reserves over stablecoins
Visa joins MAS’s Bloom
Payments router announces participation in multi-currency tokenised deposit and stablecoin project
Over 90% of Japan’s financial institutions use GenAI – BoJ
Most tell central bank survey that technology is usable but needs improvement in all areas
AI productivity shock may pull inflation up or down – BoE blog
Sectoral origin and speed of change will be key factors, economists find
US agencies propose crypto rules after Clarity Act stalls
SEC plans would exempt firms from some securities laws
Transforming modern supervision: Three forces reshaping regulatory practices
Financial supervisory authorities are increasingly leveraging cloud-native infrastructure, granular data, and AI-enhanced oversight to transition towards a more data-driven and forward-looking approach to supervision
India extends programmable CBDC welfare scheme
Government hails e-rupee food initiative as “proof of concept for the nation”
Brics in talks to link CBDCs and payments, says RBI governor
Central Bank of Brazil hunkers down on integrating Pix with other fast payment systems
Central Bank of Brazil delays crypto transfers to fight fraud
Latin America’s largest economy targets stablecoins after Trump’s tariffs against Pix
Banks urge Singapore to relax exposure limit on crypto assets
Lower capital for tokenisation and stablecoins welcomed, but cap will curb bank involvement for now
IMF’s Katz urges central banks not to wait for ‘perfect’ stablecoin regs
Deputy head stresses data collection should start now as AI may accelerate adoption
China and Kazakhstan to link CBDCs
Central bank agreement includes currency swap and linking interbank payments systems to settle in national currencies
Digital euro would have ‘muted’ effect on banks’ funding – paper
Bundesbank finds that €3,000 holding limit would cause “contained” effects on long-term bank health
US Treasury looks to deepen G7 cyber co-operation after exercise
Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK and the US adapt long-term strategy amidst mounting tension
Podcast: How central banks evade sanctions
Iran, North Korea and Russia are increasingly sharing digital infrastructure and playbooks
Nino Jeladze on overseeing Georgia’s fintech hub ambitions
National Bank of Georgia’s vice-governor speaks about efforts to develop stablecoin and fintech rules that encourage innovation while safeguarding monetary transmission and financial stability