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Markets Dec. 6, 2021, 9:34 PM

The decentralization promised by DeFi is an ‘illusion’ and a threat to global financial stability, BIS warns

"DeFi displays substantial financial vulnerabilities," said BIS in a quarterly report published Monday.
The decentralization promised by DeFi is an ‘illusion’ and a threat to global financial stability, BIS warns
Markets Sep. 28, 2021, 4:43 PM

Central bank digital currencies could slash costs for cross-border payments and speed transactions to seconds, BIS says

A prototype of a CBDC platform showed the time for cross-border payments taking as little as 2 seconds, instead of 3-5 days.
Central bank digital currencies could slash costs for cross-border payments and speed transactions to seconds, BIS says
Markets Jul. 18, 2021, 12:30 PM

More than half of experts in a recent crypto survey said bitcoin will replace fiat currency by 2050

So-called hyperbitcoinization could take place as early as 2035, according to Finder.com, which surveyed a panel of crypto experts.
More than half of experts in a recent crypto survey said bitcoin will replace fiat currency by 2050
Markets Jun. 10, 2021, 2:17 PM

Bitcoin should carry toughest capital requirements for banks, given risks from volatility, global watchdog says

The Bank for International Settlements said bitcoin is higher-risk than stablecoins due to its volatility, so tougher capital-aside is needed.
Bitcoin should carry toughest capital requirements for banks, given risks from volatility, global watchdog says
Markets Jan. 22, 2020, 1:13 AM

Central banks band together to consider issuing their own digital currencies

A group of central banks will study use cases for digital currencies and whether they should issue their own in their home jurisdictions, the Bank of England said in a Tuesday release. The central banks of Britain, Japan, the European Union, Sweden, and Switzerland will work alongside the Bank of […]
Central banks band together to consider issuing their own digital currencies
Markets Dec. 10, 2019, 5:07 AM

The Fed’s recent repo crisis was the fault of big banks and hedge funds, new study finds

September’s repo rate spike was driven by big banks and hedge funds, the Bank of International Settlements wrote in a report released Sunday. The overnight lending market relies on four major US banks and their cash reserves, but as the institutions sink more capital into Treasury bills, a smaller proportion […]
The Fed’s recent repo crisis was the fault of big banks and hedge funds, new study finds
Markets Jun. 19, 2018, 5:08 PM

Central bankers claim bitcoin could break the internet — the crypto world thinks they’re missing the point

The Bank of International Settlements on Sunday said bitcoin is “a poor substitute for the solid institutional backing of money.” Critics in the crypto world say the report missing the point – bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are still in development and shouldn’t be judged yet. Circle CEO calls the report […]
Central bankers claim bitcoin could break the internet  —  the crypto world thinks they’re missing the point
News Dec. 4, 2017, 8:26 PM

Expect ‘long-run turbulence’: Central bankers warn of worrying echoes of 2008’s global financial crash

Bank for International Settlements warns of possible “long-run turbulence” in the global economy. The “central bankers’ central bank” argues that investors are ignoring inflated asset prices because of the strong global economic picture right now. The warnings echo those of the Bank of England, and star fund manager Neil Woodford. […]
Expect ‘long-run turbulence’: Central bankers warn of worrying echoes of 2008’s global financial crash
Markets Sep. 18, 2017, 5:54 PM

The world’s central banks need to start thinking seriously about Bitcoin

LONDON -- Global central banks must think...
The world’s central banks need to start thinking seriously about Bitcoin
Markets Jan. 14, 2017, 12:07 AM

Inexperienced traders and electronic trading systems helped caused the pound’s ‘flash crash’

The pound's "flash crash" in October -- ...
Inexperienced traders and electronic trading systems helped caused the pound’s ‘flash crash’
Markets Dec. 2, 2016, 3:24 AM

One of global finance’s most important institutions has a new boss

Agustín Carstens, the governor of the...
One of global finance’s most important institutions has a new boss

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