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The Stablecoin Race Could Make Bank Loans More Expensive

Stablecoins could make borrowing more expensive. That was the warning from Bank for International Settlements chief Pablo Hernández de Cos on August 28, as banks expand into digital money. These digital assets are becoming an awkward asset class for banks. Because it’s almost killing their business model and forcing them to introduce new products.  The

BeInCrypto•Bradley Peak31 Aug

Tether CEO backs stablecoins over tokenized deposits as BIS raises risks

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has challenged the Bank for International Settlements’ preference for tokenized bank deposits, arguing that fully reserved stablecoins give users a stronger alternative to money held under fractional reserve banking. The Bank for International Settlements laid out…

Crypto.news•Rony Roy31 Aug

Tether CEO Slams BIS Over Tokenized Bank Deposit Push

Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino stressed that stablecoins are a more trusted form of money than tokenized bank deposits, explaining that they are collateralized by U.S. treasuries, while tokenized bank deposits are usually only backed by 10% in liquid assets. Tether CEO on Tokenized Deposits: “The Emperor Has No Clothes” The debate between several representations of […]

Bitcoin.com News•Sergio Goschenko31 Aug

BIS Chief: Stablecoins Still Aren’t Credible Money at Scale

Bank for International Settlements (BIS) General Manager Pablo Hernández de Cos told the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium on August 28 that stablecoins still fail as real money and tokenized deposits should instead carry the bulk of everyday payments. A Blunt Verdict From Basel The BIS is the institution central bankers turn to for standards, […]

Bitcoin.com News•Shiraz Jagati30 Aug

Stablecoins fail payment credibility test, BIS says

BIS chief Pablo Hernández de Cos says stablecoins lack credibility for payments at scale and favors tokenized bank deposits for daily use.

Crypto.news•Olivia Stephanie30 Aug

BIS warns of ‘digital dollarization’ – What it means for USDT and USDC

Is USD stablecoin dominance a global sovereign monetary crisis in awaiting?

AMBCrypto•Benjamin Njiri29 Aug

Stablecoins not credible for payments at scale, BIS chief says

BIS chief Pablo Hernández de Cos said stablecoins lack credibility for payments at scale, while a new FSI study highlights sharp differences in issuer rules.

Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Helen Partz29 Aug

BIS chief says stablecoins lack credibility for large-scale payments, pushes tokenized deposits instead

Tokenized deposits could reshape financial systems by enhancing stability and compliance, potentially impacting global monetary sovereignty and banking.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team29 Aug

BIS Project Agorá settles $1 million in tokenized cross-border payment trials

Twenty-eight financial institutions and central banks completed real-value settlements across six currencies using tokenized central bank reserves and commercial bank deposits.

Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Yohan Yun31 Jul

Global banks test tokenized money for cross-border payments in $1 million BIS pilot

CoinDesk•Krisztian Sandor30 Jul

Bank of Korea tests tokenized reserve transfers through BIS Project Agora

The Bank of Korea has successfully completed live cross-border payment tests using tokenized central bank reserves under the Bank for International Settlements-led Project Agora, processing transactions across six currencies and multiple payment scenarios. According to the Bank of Korea, the…

Crypto.news•Rony Roy30 Jul

BIS Warns Stablecoins Are Breaking Capital Controls as Dollarization Accelerates

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) says U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoins are repeating a pattern central banks have watched for decades, and the regulatory tools that used to work no longer apply. A Bank for International Settlements (BIS) working paper published in July 2026 by BIS economists Boris Hofmann, Aaron Mehrotra, and Jan Paulick compares the […]

Bitcoin.com News•Jamie Redman22 Jul

BIS warns USD stablecoins can evade capital controls, challenging traditional market regulations

BIS says that FX restrictions and capital controls are less effective against stablecoins than against foreign currency bank deposits.

The Block•Timmy Shen22 Jul

BIS exposes how stablecoins are slipping past capital controls

BIS researchers have found that dollar-backed stablecoin inflows across more than 130 economies remain largely unaffected by capital controls, exposing a growing challenge for emerging-market governments. The BIS study compared stablecoin inflows with foreign-currency bank deposits to examine how households…

Crypto.news•Lawrence Mondal21 Jul

BIS warns stablecoins could weaken capital controls in emerging markets

Researchers found dollar-backed stablecoins are less affected by capital controls than traditional bank deposits, raising new questions about monetary sovereignty in emerging markets.

Cointelegraph•Cointelegraph by Nate Kostar21 Jul

Spain backs Pablo Hernández de Cos for ECB presidency, and crypto markets should pay attention

Spain nominates BIS chief Pablo Hernndez de Cos for ECB president. His CBDC expertise could reshape Europe's digital asset and stablecoin

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team21 Jul

Circle emphasizes USDC redemption as a fundamental right at BIS AGM

Circle's emphasis on USDC redemption as a right could influence global stablecoin regulations, enhancing user trust and financial stability.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team8 Jul

China property market erases $18T-$20T in wealth since 2021 peak: BIS

China's property market downturn threatens economic stability, potentially stalling GDP growth and impacting global economic dynamics.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez8 Jul

BIS warns AI-driven selloff could quickly spread to credit markets and squeeze smaller firms

AI investment volatility could destabilize credit markets, restrict small business financing, and accelerate economic downturns globally.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team7 Jul

Why a collapse in $1 trillion AI spending boom could hit Bitcoin traders first

Over the past year, the artificial intelligence trade has become one of the main pillars supporting global risk appetite. However, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is now warning that the same spending boom could become a source of financial stress if expected returns fail to arrive. The Basel-based organization, which advises central banks, said […]

CryptoSlate•Oluwapelumi Adejumo29 Jun