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The WTO stands at a ‘whatever it takes’ moment

Tariffs should be a wake-up call for the dysfunctional organisation
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Trump has thrown away US soft power

Trump has thrown away US soft power

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Is this the end of Pax Americana?
Building a national stablecoin strategy

Building a national stablecoin strategy

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Stablecoins will bring a host of economic benefits for countries
Europe is scaling back on sustainability regulations

Europe is scaling back on sustainability regulations

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What the Omnibus Regulation means for businesses
Cross-border payments system is ripe for flattening

Cross-border payments system is ripe for flattening

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Public ledgers could level the playing field
How to fund Europe’s defence and security

How to fund Europe’s defence and security

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Time for the three European big institutions to step up
Basel cryptoasset rules are too obstructive

Basel cryptoasset rules are too obstructive

Eurosystem cash solution for DLT transactions: a start but not enough
Are stablecoins ready for payments?

Are stablecoins ready for payments?

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Viability will depend on being allowed to work in inter-bank transactions
How MDBs can move the needle on Asia's green transition

How MDBs can move the needle on Asia’s green transition

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Today’s successful blended finance structures require a mix of technical expertise, policy engagement and financial innovation
The path to stablecoin ubiquity lies through banks

The path to stablecoin ubiquity lies through banks

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New blockchain initiative takes its cue from cheque clearing
Public crypto networks as financial market infrastructures

Public crypto networks as financial market infrastructures

Blockchain provides an opportunity to rethink payment and settlement
What Trump turbulence means for US climate policy

What Trump turbulence means for US climate policy

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Retraction of Inflation Reduction Act signals administration’s intentions
Digital wallet dominance: a competition issue or an innovation deficit?

Digital wallet dominance: a competition issue or an innovation deficit?

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Regulators are eyeing their dominance with concern
Higher German borrowing could bring forward ECB debt purchases

Higher German borrowing could bring forward ECB debt purchases

Pressure on bond markets likely to be higher outside Germany
Borrowers name wider spreads and volatility as biggest concerns this year

Borrowers name wider spreads and volatility as biggest concerns this year

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Geopolitical and macroeconomic risks could complicate market environment
Is it the euro’s turn in the spotlight?

Is it the euro’s turn in the spotlight?

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Euro may take advantage of the dollar’s erosion

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