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BIS Warns That AI Spending May Not Be Sustainable
Artificial Intelligence // June 28, 2026

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is warning artificial intelligence optimism could be a short-lived phenomenon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

BIS Marks Successful Test of Cross-Border Blockchain Payments Project
Blockchain // May 27, 2026

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and its partners have marked a new milestone in their “Project Agorá.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily...

BIS Report Warns Banking Services From Crypto Firms Carry Risk
Cryptocurrency // April 23, 2026

A global banking regulator is warning of risks stemming from cryptocurrency exchanges offering banking services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

Central Banks Say US Stablecoins Threaten Financial Integrity
Cryptocurrency // April 20, 2026

Central bank officials are warning of potential threats from the increasing use of U.S. stablecoins for international payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Project Agora Bank Consortium Counters Stablecoins With Programmable Fiat

June 11, 2025
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3 Things to Know as Private Credit Heads Toward a $2 Trillion Industry

October 02, 2024
The private credit market is booming — and has the potential to reshape lending, and risk, too, in financial services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

BIS: Central Banks See Opportunities and Challenges From AI

July 02, 2024
Artificial intelligence is poised to transform the financial sector and broader economy, creating opportunities and risks that central banks must navigate carefully, according to a top official at the Bank...

Central Banks and BIS Test Tokenization to Speed Cross-Border Payments   

April 03, 2024
Tokenization is gaining momentum on the global stage, and with commercial applications. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Quick Reads
Project Agorá Says It Cuts Cross-Border Payment Times to 80 Seconds

July 31, 2026
Real-value testing (RVT) of tokenization of wholesale cross-border payments demonstrated an average time from payment initiation to settlement of about 80 seconds, according to a report by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no […]

BIS Warns That AI Spending May Not Be Sustainable

June 28, 2026
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is warning artificial intelligence optimism could be a short-lived phenomenon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

BIS Marks Successful Test of Cross-Border Blockchain Payments Project

May 27, 2026
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and its partners have marked a new milestone in their “Project Agorá.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

BIS Report Warns Banking Services From Crypto Firms Carry Risk

April 23, 2026
A global banking regulator is warning of risks stemming from cryptocurrency exchanges offering banking services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...