The shape of things to come
Jon Cunliffe looks at four areas where the tokenisation of money is now being explored, examining the BoE’s work to ensure these new forms of money are robust and uniform
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Fintech
Are cryptoassets a threat to financial stability?
Cryptoassets and markets are a relatively recent innovation in finance. Claudia Buch says there is a need to monitor and take preventive action against risks in these markets
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The innovation imperative: modernizing traditional banking
Michelle Bowman discusses innovation in the US financial system, the emerging trends that are shaping the industry, and the influence of regulatory approach on this evolution
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Bigtechs in finance: forging a new regulatory path
Agustín Carstens considers the reach of large technology in the finance sector and the implications for public policy
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The beginning of the end for cryptocurrencies
Jon Danielsson argues that cryptocurrencies have now reached the beginning of the end as the factors fuelling their success have come to a standstill
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Reflections on DeFi, digital currencies and regulation
Jon Cunliffe reflects on recent crypto market developments, and discusses the work that authorities are doing on the regulation of crypto stablecoins and a potential central bank digital currency
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Bermuda: a fintech hotspot
Bermuda is an innovation hub for digital assets companies to test the world’s ground-breaking solutions. Michelle Chivunga discusses a world class jurisdiction with a forward-thinking government
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Cryptoassets and decentralized finance
Recent turbulence has exposed vulnerabilities in the crypto space. Lael Brainard argues that for stability it is important to ensure the regulatory perimeter encompasses crypto finance
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For a few cryptos more: the Wild West of crypto finance
Fabio Panetta argues that bringing cryptoassets safely into the regulatory perimeter would promote innovation, whilst avoiding their widespread use for illicit activities and setting the stage for a new bubble
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Preparing for the financial system of the future
Lael Brainard pits the case for the role a US CBDC could play in bolstering financial stability as other countries issue their own CBDCs
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