Regulatory · Crypto / Stablecoin · 2026

BIS endorses tokenized deposits over stablecoins for digital payments

Bank for International Settlements issued a regulatory action on August 28, 2026.

Primary
Bank for International Settlements
Date
August 28, 2026
Sub-sector
Crypto / Stablecoin

Central bank preference for tokenized deposits signals regulatory headwind for stablecoin builders and potential tailwind for deposit tokenization platforms. Founders in crypto/stablecoin space should monitor this shift in institutional thinking.

Counterparty
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Amount
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Event date
August 28, 2026
Sub-sector
Crypto / Stablecoin
HQ
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Structure
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Source published
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Publisher
PYMNTS

Source: pymnts.com