Bank for International Settlements

Stablecoin payments grow as banks retain influence over adoption
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21 October, 2026

Stablecoin payments grow as banks retain influence over adoption

Stablecoin remittances cost 1% versus 6.36% traditionally, while payments rose 45% as supply stalled, and BIS says higher bank rates...
Singapore, Japan review stablecoin rules; BIS probes its credibility
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2 September, 2026

Singapore, Japan review stablecoin rules; BIS probes its credibility

Singapore tightens stablecoin interest rules, Japan seeks tax exemptions, while BIS favors tokenized deposits, raising concerns about stability.
BIS report flags stablecoins’ flaws, dollarization risk
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30 June, 2026

BIS report flags stablecoins’ flaws, dollarization risk

A BIS report warns stablecoins are ill-suited as money due to trust issues and dollarization risks, while highlighting blockchain's broader...
France’s minister of finance calls for more euro-pegged stablecoins
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23 April, 2026

France’s minister of finance calls for more euro-pegged stablecoins

French Finance Minister Roland Lescure urges EU banks to develop euro-pegged stablecoins and tokenized deposits to counter U.S. digital payment...
Stablecoins: Banks’ enemy, AI’s ally, Russia’s sanctions bypasser
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6 March, 2026

Stablecoins: Banks’ enemy, AI’s ally, Russia’s sanctions bypasser

Stablecoins pose challenges for traditional banking and money laundering, prompting calls for global regulatory frameworks and adaptable AML/CFT measures.
Digital payments on the rise in Saudia Arabia and Nigeria
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27 January, 2026

Digital payments on the rise in Saudia Arabia and Nigeria

Saudi Arabia and Nigeria witness digital payment growth, with Saudi consumers embracing cashless methods and Nigeria's transactions soaring 276%.