BIS

Policy

FSB Tackles Regulatory Arbitrage in Final Recommendation

The financial oversight arm of G20 nations finalized its cryptocurrency regulation framework.

Tim FriesJul 17, 20234 min read

Market Analysis

Is Wall Street Issuing a Legitimacy Signal for Crypto with EDX Markets?

Closely following SEC’s lawsuits against Coinbase and Binance.US, Wall Street launched its own crypto exchange, EDX Markets.

Tim FriesJun 23, 20235 min read

Crypto

BIS Tweaks New Model for CDBC Transfers with Project Icebreaker

The BIS' new report suggests potential benefits that its cross-border payment model can offer for CBDCs.

Tim FriesMar 6, 20233 min read

Forex

BIS Concerned as FX Swap Debt Swells Up to $80T

As foreign currencies weaken, non-US institutions are also in a bind for $65 trillion in FX debt.

Tim FriesDec 5, 20225 min read

FinTech

Project Genesis 2.0—How DLT Can Optimize Green Bonds Market, Reduce Greenwashing

The BIS has explored the usage of blockchain and smart contracts to make the green bond market more efficient.

Ruholamin HaqshanasOct 25, 20224 min read

Banking

Three Countries Team Up With BIS to Test Cross-Border CBDCs Payments

The BIS is exploring ways to improve international payments using CBDCs in collaboration with Norway, Sweden, and Israel.

Tim FriesSep 28, 20222 min read

Crypto

“Freedom Without Constraints is Not True Freedom”: Digital Yuan Project Lead

The key person responsible for digital yuan reveals CBDC consensus across the board.

Tim FriesJul 26, 20225 min read

Crypto

Multi-CBDC Platform Could be the New International Settlement Standard

An multi-CBDC platform could offer faster, cheaper, and more secure international settlements according to the Bank of International Settlements (BIS).

Ruholamin HaqshanasMar 22, 20224 min read

Crypto

BIS Report: CBDCs Could Make Nationwide “Bank Runs” Easier

A report by the BIS claims CBDCs could spur digital bank runs, which would be considerably more dangerous than fiat runs.

Tim FriesNov 1, 20214 min read

Policy

BIS Blesses CBDC Development in 56 Countries

With over 56 countries actively researching or implementing CBDCs, the BIS has just offered guidance on the process.

Tim FriesJun 24, 20213 min read