Fintech
Dollar stablecoins would reintroduce credit risk – Cipollone
ECB board member makes renewed case for digital euro, announces collateral management system
ECB launches digital euro ‘innovation platform’
Bank garners around 70 private “pioneers” and “visionaries” to discuss CBDC
BIS, SNB and World Bank advance promissory note tokenisation
Six other central banks tested the blockchain technology
Fed lifts supervisory requirements for crypto investments
Easing of regulations for banks is latest example of US’s increasingly pro-crypto stance
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
Most people would not switch to digital euros – ECB research
Consumers would only allocate a small portion of €10,000 if given the choice, paper says
Fintech Benchmarks 2025 – model banks analysis
Data breakdown reveals differences in CBDC research, AI use and adoption of the cloud
CBSL head calls for proactive approach to tackle deepfakes
Governor tells Central Banking of institution’s response when his own image was used by scammers
Working group minutes: facing up to CBDC adoption challenges
Participants at Cape Town meeting saw drawbacks to digital currency versus other payment methods
Sri Lanka’s governor is latest to feature in deepfake scam
Video uses manipulated image to pretend central bank chief is endorsing financial investments
Fintech Benchmarks 2025 – executive summary
Benchmarks shed light on research priorities, progress with CBDC and use of cloud
Fintech Benchmarks 2025 report – supervising security
Benchmarks highlight how technological advancement needs to go hand in hand with tougher security
Sama bans banks from using WhatsApp for customer comms
Directive comes amid spike in scams
MNB launches DLT-based register for banks and insurers
Central bank says initiative aims to reduce administrative burden for firms and consumers
Trump names assets for US crypto strategic reserve
Announcement triggers rally for bitcoin, ethereum, XRP, solana and cardano
Technology needs to keep up with crypto regulation – panel
Panellists discuss AML/CFT risks arising from virtual assets during Central Banking Spring Meetings
Central banks split on whether CBDC will impact seigniorage
Some respondents see seigniorage depending on CBDC design choices
Central banks widely exploring RTGSs’ interoperability with CBDCs
High income institutions more likely to research the issue than their middle income counterparts
Half of institutions have a central data collection centre
Respondents with data collection system more likely to automate regulatory filings