Cryptocurrency
EU central banks want more sovereign bonds in stablecoin reserves
Micar review proposals include severing crypto interdependence with rival banks
Visa joins MAS’s Bloom
Payments router announces participation in multi-currency tokenised deposit and stablecoin project
Iran’s central bank chief says its oil exports are at zero
Governor adds that foreign reserves remain frozen as Trump vows ‘economic D-day’ against country
US agencies propose crypto rules after Clarity Act stalls
SEC plans would exempt firms from some securities laws
Bitcoin has become ‘more equity-like’ – San Francisco Fed study
Asset’s ‘financialisation’ has helped it enter same sphere as stocks, paper argues
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
Podcast: How central banks evade sanctions
Iran, North Korea and Russia are increasingly sharing digital infrastructure and playbooks
Peirce warns crypto vaults and lending may fall under SEC rules
Commissioner urges against legal ‘gymnastics’ to avoid regulation
Bank of Russia confirms new crypto regime
Law forms part of de-dollarisation and alternative payments push as Moscow seeks new ways to evade sanctions
Nigeria’s president signs order to enhance virtual asset regulation
Central bank to chair ‘virtual assets council’ to help close regulatory gaps
Regulators face trade-off when it comes to bitcoin – BdF paper
Rules can reduce price disparities but leave local markets vulnerable to potential shocks
Vanessa Mussard on the Seychelles’ evolving reserve management
The Central Bank of Seychelles' financial markets chief speaks about minimum FX coverage requirements, reserves accumulation and diversification, the Iran war, climate vulnerabilities and building financial infrastructure
Nigeria should allow stablecoin innovation but manage risk – IMF
Institution sets out four steps to manage surging adoption of assets
Trust must remain bedrock of monetary system – panel
Speakers emphasised need for regulatory alignment and common standards as payments evolve
South Africa signals cautious stance on stablecoins
Deputy governor asks if they are efficient payment method or a means of circumventing regulations
Norges Bank says third of crypto owners had ‘negative’ experience
Biannual survey shows most Norwegians have never heard of DeFi or stablecoins
Court ruling sows confusion over crypto’s status in South Africa
Judge’s decision that bitcoin ‘is money’ directly contradicts verdict in ruling last year
Working group minutes: tokenised platforms vs synchronisation
Central bankers weigh up merits of emerging technologies and debate stablecoin use cases
Don’t kill stablecoins by over-regulating them – Fed’s Waller
Digital assets will foster competition in payments and broaden US monetary sovereignty, governor says
Tether plans to launch stablecoin in Georgia
NBG governor Turnava welcomes investment at regulatory framework launch