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US Seeks Review of Basel Committee Rules on Banks’ Crypto Holdings

US Seeks Review of Basel Committee Rules on Banks’ Crypto Holdings
US Seeks Review of Basel Committee Rules on Banks’ Crypto Holdings
October 31, 2025  |  Cryptocurrency

The Basel Committee’s rules on banks’ cryptocurrency holdings reportedly may be overhauled because of the rapid adoption of stablecoins. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Regulators Wary of Banks Outsourcing to Tech Firms
Regulators Wary of Banks Outsourcing to Tech Firms
July 09, 2024  |  Bank Regulation

A top global banking regulator wants financial institutions to take more responsibility in outsourcing services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Basel Committee Hands Down Crypto Guidance for Banks
Basel Committee Hands Down Crypto Guidance for Banks
June 30, 2022  |  Cryptocurrency

Banks should be more cautious when setting aside capital to cover risks from unbacked cryptocurrency assets, the Bank of International Settlements’ (BIS’) Basel Committee said...

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Banking Bosses Opposed to Basel Crypto Mandates
Banking Bosses Opposed to Basel Crypto Mandates
September 21, 2021  |  Cryptocurrency

Banking bosses from the largest financial institutions in the U.S. and Europe have voiced their opposition to the cryptocurrency mandates handed down by the Basel...

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BIS Caution On Cryptos Hints Toward Long Fizzle
BIS Caution On Cryptos Hints Toward Long Fizzle
December 20, 2019  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

The year is drawing to a close. Bitcoin hovers at $7,100 and change. Depending on how you view it, it’s a nice bounce off of...

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BIS Looks For ‘Prudential’ Crypto Rules
BIS Looks For ‘Prudential’ Crypto Rules
December 17, 2019  |  Bank Regulation

The Basel Committee has said in a paper that a “prudential” regulatory framework should be constructed by stakeholders in a bid to address concerns over...

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Regulators In No Rush To Change Rules For FinTechs
Regulators In No Rush To Change Rules For FinTechs
February 20, 2018  |  Banking

It doesn’t look like global banking regulators will be rushing to change their rules for FinTechs anytime soon. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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EU Wants Basel To Look Again At Bank Risk Model Rules
EU Wants Basel To Look Again At Bank Risk Model Rules
September 30, 2016  |  B2B Payments

The European Union wants the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision to reexamine its rules governing banks’ capital requirements and restrictions on internal risk controls, according...

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