News & commentary
Read the latest financial and monetary policy news and commentary from OMFIF’s in-house analysts and global network of specialists.
How tokenising sovereign debt can benefit developing markets
Reducing market inefficiencies, stabilising capital flows and boosting financial inclusion
| By Aaron Gwak and Christopher Ngoi
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Fix for payment rail fragmentation? Simpler, unified systems
Interoperable systems achieve higher adoption, efficiency and user satisfaction
Reimagining the foundations of finance
DLT has the potential to create a more adaptable and resilient monetary system
Building a national stablecoin strategy
Stablecoins will bring a host of economic benefits for countries
Basel cryptoasset rules are too obstructive
Eurosystem cash solution for DLT transactions: a start but not enough
Are stablecoins ready for payments?
Viability will depend on being allowed to work in inter-bank transactions
The path to stablecoin ubiquity lies through banks
New blockchain initiative takes its cue from cheque clearing
Public crypto networks as financial market infrastructures
Blockchain provides an opportunity to rethink payment and settlement
Digital wallet dominance: a competition issue or an innovation deficit?
Regulators are eyeing their dominance with concern
Don’t break stablecoins by making them local
Restrictive regulation could undermine benefits of digital currencies
Digital ledgers: rethinking financial record-keeping
Blockchain technology has provided an opportunity to reimagine business
Bitcoin reserves won’t secure America’s future, only a platform play will
‘Managed effectively, bitcoin and stablecoins can reinforce dollar dominance’
The time to pick up the pace on CBDCs is now
CBDCs could provide a common platform for innovation while keeping money public
Nagel says Europe needs digital currency for ‘sovereignty’
Bundesbank head sceptical about crypto economy, wary of undue monetary easing
Why central banks should take the next step on CBDCs
Hesitancy over issuance could delay important innovations
