Crypto Assets
Economist flags stability risks if Genius Act becomes law
Runs on stablecoins could spill over to traditional financial markets, warns Barry Eichengreen
Confusion over Pakistan’s crypto policy
Central bank says crypto is legal, thus contradicting official’s previous statement before parliament
SEC officials issue conflicting statements on stablecoins
Commissioner slams statement for understating risks
Bank of Russia to allow wealthy investors to trade crypto
Bank says proposal follows direct instructions from Putin, but reiterates risks
Trump names assets for US crypto strategic reserve
Announcement triggers rally for bitcoin, ethereum, XRP, solana and cardano
Stop calling them ‘CBDCs’, ECB paper argues
Study says the term, and much other crypto terminology, is misleading and should be binned
Congressional body questions Fed’s powers to regulate crypto
Banks can currently provide exposure to sector, but not custody, as exchange seeks partnership
India’s government to re-evaluate crypto stance
Minister suggests it may adopt softer position than central bank
Czech governor wants central bank to add bitcoin to reserves
Michl to make proposal to CNB’s board, while recognising cryptocurrency “bubble” could burst
Trump says ‘no’ to CBDCs
Digital asset schism between US and eurozone widens
Esma sets deadline for delisting non-compliant stablecoins
Providers have until end of March to fully comply with Mica regulation, European supervisor says
Trumps launch cryptocurrencies ahead of inauguration
Donald’s and Melania’s meme coins come as administration signals crypto-friendly regulatory stance
Nagel worried about giving bitcoin ‘government seal of approval’
EBA and Esma say EU adoption of decentralised finance is “lower than other developed economies”
BoE collaborates with NY regulator on crypto supervision
Senior staff to exchange expertise in digital payments and distributed ledger technology
IMF tells Kenya to step up regulation of crypto market
Authorities will need to better understand digital assets market before changing policy, report says
SNB faces renewed drive to hold bitcoin in its reserves
Campaign calls for constitutional amendment that would force central bank to keep cryptocurrency
Cambodia allows banks to handle stablecoins and backed cryptos
Central bank sets up legal framework to regulate cryptocurrency activities
FSB praises France’s efforts to monitor crypto market
Review calls on authorities to facilitate Mica implementation and enforce regulations faster
Bitcoin is a rival to gold, not the dollar – Powell
Fed chair’s comments come as cryptocurrency passes $100,000 valuation
Decentralised crypto exchanges dominated by big players – paper
Research argues that simply removing intermediaries is not enough to democratise finance
BCRA show sounds death knell for notes, hails birth of crypto
Governor opens show on AI and decentralised monetary and financial systems