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BIS Says Tokenized Unified Ledger Offers Better Solutions Than Stablecoins
Cryptocurrency // June 24, 2025

A tokenized unified ledger developed by central banks and public authorities will enhance efficiencies without the shortcomings of stablecoins, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said Tuesday (June 24). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Tariffs Create Tailwind For Cross-Border Digital Wallet Usage
Cross-border Payments // June 12, 2025

Beyond the headlines on tariffs, trade and their macroeconomic implications, the back and forth about exports and imports highlights the importance of smooth fund flows across supply chains. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

Project Agora Bank Consortium Counters Stablecoins With Programmable Fiat
Cryptocurrency // June 11, 2025

In the digital age, banks and other traditional financial incumbents face the core challenge of building or being built upon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Fed, BIS See Smart Contracts Transforming Central Bank Liquidity Management
Banking // May 22, 2025

The digitization of money, and the movement to decentralized finance, begs the question: What happens to financial institutions, central banks and central banking policy? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Project Agora Bank Consortium Counters Stablecoins With Programmable Fiat

June 11, 2025
In the digital age, banks and other traditional financial incumbents face the core challenge of building or being built upon. 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing 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...

Unable to Hold Their Pegs, Stablecoins Prove Anything but Stable

November 09, 2023
The hallmark of stablecoins has been instability. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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BIS Says Stablecoins Require ‘More Restrictive Regime’ Than Traditional Finance

July 11, 2025
The growing ties between stablecoins and the traditional financial system pose risks to financial integrity and financial stability, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said in one of the key takeaways from a bulletin released Friday (July 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to […]

BIS Says Tokenized Unified Ledger Offers Better Solutions Than Stablecoins

June 24, 2025
A tokenized unified ledger developed by central banks and public authorities will enhance efficiencies without the shortcomings of stablecoins, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said Tuesday (June 24). Get...

BIS: Central Banks Need ‘Comprehensive Risk Management Strategy’ for AI

January 29, 2025
Central banks must balance innovation and risk mitigation when looking to adopt artificial intelligence, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said in a report released Wednesday (Jan. 29). Get the...

BIS Outlines Next Steps to Promote Adoption of ISO 20022

January 07, 2025
A Bank for International Settlements (BIS) committee has announced the next steps it will take to promote the adoption of its harmonized ISO 20022 data requirements for enhanced processing of cross-border...