Stablecoin Boom Forces Basel Committee to Rethink Punishing Bank Rules
The explosive rise of stablecoins has triggered pressure from U.S. banks and regulators on the Basel Committee to…
Further concerns voiced over BoE’s crypto proposals
The Bank of England’s proposals to stem any rapid deposit outflow as consumers and businesses increasingly hold crypto…
West Africa advances digital currency plans despite growing stablecoin momentum
Africa’s largest currency union will pilot a retail central bank digital currency in early 2026, pressing on with…
Revolut’s crypto licence sets the pace for rival neobanks in Europe
Revolut’s EU crypto licence award this month may spur similar moves by other regional neobanks and fintechs, experts…
UK warned loose regulations risk US stablecoin contagion
The UK must be “very careful” how closely its future stablecoin framework aligns with the US GENIUS Act,…
Faraday Future Unveils $1B Crypto Treasury Plan, Launches C10 Index
Faraday Future (NASDAQ: FFAI) has unveiled its groundbreaking “EAI +…
Can Cryptocurrencies Transform Global Reserve Frameworks Beyond SDRs?
The well-being of the world economy is not merely a matter of GDP growth, trade volumes, and interest…
The stablecoin-shaped hole in the UK’s new digital strategy
Finance industry insiders have expressed concern about the lack of stablecoins guidance in the UK’s digital strategy published…
Senate’s crypto bill takes different approach from CLARITY Act – Ledger Insights
Yesterday the Senate Banking Committee published a discussion draft of its crypto market infrastructure bill, the Responsible Financial…
Fed Chair sees crypto going mainstream, expects more bank engagement – Ledger Insights
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said this week that the crypto industry is becoming more “mainstream” and expects…
EU central bank sees crypto adoption growth. Raises stability concerns – Ledger Insights
For years central banks have been discussing whether cryptocurrencies represent a financial stability risk. The usual conclusion is…
South African High Court rules cryptocurrency not subject to capital controls – Ledger Insights
Last week the South African High Court ruled that cryptocurrencies are not subject to the country’s exchange controls.…