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Bank for International Settlements
Is DeFi’s Decentralization Just an Illusion?
In its latest quarterly review, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said decentralized finance (DeFi) has a centralization problem, and policymakers should use it to regulate the sector. "The Hash" team digs into the report and what it illuminates about the potential risks of DeFi. Could open finance undermine financial stability?

BIS Report Questions Whether Stablecoins, CBDCs Can Create Risks in Developing Countries
A new paper released Friday by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) reveals although stablecoins may be adopted in some emerging markets and developing economies (EMDE), they may also present wider challenges and not address problems that other fintech innovations are tackling. "The Hash" panel discusses the key findings, examining the conflation between stablecoins and CBDCs.

BIS, IMF, World Bank: Central Banks Must Consider Cross-Border Implications of CBDCs
In a paper published Friday, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said central banks worldwide should be focused more on cross-border settlement issues than domestic issues and on making central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) in different jurisdictions interoperable. “The Hash” hosts discuss surveillance concerns for CBDCs and the feasibility of the statements.

BIS Launches Innovation Hub With Nordic Central Banks Focusing on CBDCs
The launch of the Nordic hub marks the fifth BIS Innovation Hub Centre to be opened in the past two years.

Turkey to Pilot Digital Currency in 2021, Says Central Bank Governor
Naci Ağbal's comments would place Turkey on the fast track to central bank digital currency.

Central Banks See 'No Value' in Issuing Digital Currency: BIS Chief
BIS chief Agustin Carstens has said that central banks are wary about issuing digital currencies due to the "huge operational consequences."

Cryptocurrencies Pose Risks to Banks, Warns Basel Committee
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has warned that the growth of cryptocurrencies poses a number of risks to banks.

BIS Chief Slams Bitcoin As Ponzi Scheme and Threat to Central Banks
The head of the Bank for International Settlements has blasted bitcoin as "a bubble," "a Ponzi scheme" and an "environmental disaster."
