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Central Banks Test a New Cross-Border Playbook
Cross-border Payments // April 13, 2026

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BIS-Led Collaboration Completes Successful Tests of Post-Quantum Cryptography in Payment System
Digital Payments // December 11, 2025

Migrating payment systems to post-quantum cryptography is feasible but requires further testing and preparation, according to a report released Thursday (Dec. 11) by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

BIS Says Stablecoins Require ‘More Restrictive Regime’ Than Traditional Finance
Cryptocurrency // July 11, 2025

The growing ties between stablecoins and the traditional financial system pose risks to financial integrity and financial stability, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said in one of the key takeaways from a bulletin released Friday (July 11). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

BIS Says Tokenized Unified Ledger Offers Better Solutions Than Stablecoins
Cryptocurrency // June 24, 2025

A tokenized unified ledger developed by central banks and public authorities will enhance efficiencies without the shortcomings of stablecoins, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said Tuesday (June 24). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Central Banks Test a New Cross-Border Playbook

April 13, 2026
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Project Agora Bank Consortium Counters Stablecoins With Programmable Fiat

June 11, 2025
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BIS: Central Banks See Opportunities and Challenges From AI

July 02, 2024
Artificial intelligence is poised to transform the financial sector and broader economy, creating opportunities and risks that central banks must navigate carefully, according to a top official at the Bank...

Central Banks and BIS Test Tokenization to Speed Cross-Border Payments   

April 03, 2024
Tokenization is gaining momentum on the global stage, and with commercial applications. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Quick Reads
BIS Report Warns Banking Services From Crypto Firms Carry Risk

April 23, 2026
A global banking regulator is warning of risks stemming from cryptocurrency exchanges offering banking services. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive […]

BIS-Led Collaboration Completes Successful Tests of Post-Quantum Cryptography in Payment System

December 11, 2025
Migrating payment systems to post-quantum cryptography is feasible but requires further testing and preparation, according to a report released Thursday (Dec. 11) by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS). Get...

BIS Says Stablecoins Require ‘More Restrictive Regime’ Than Traditional Finance

July 11, 2025
The growing ties between stablecoins and the traditional financial system pose risks to financial integrity and financial stability, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said in one of the key...

BIS Says Tokenized Unified Ledger Offers Better Solutions Than Stablecoins

June 24, 2025
A tokenized unified ledger developed by central banks and public authorities will enhance efficiencies without the shortcomings of stablecoins, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said Tuesday (June 24). Get...