BIS approves risk reporting standard for cryptocurrency banks

They will come into effect from the beginning of 2026

04.07.2024 - 11:50

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What’s new? The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision, working with the assistance of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), has approved a disclosure framework for banks dealing with cryptocurrencies. It includes a standardized set of templates for describing the risks associated with these assets. It will be published later this month and implemented for use from January 1, 2026.

Press release

What else is known? Back in December 2022, the committee published standards for banks’ handling of crypto assets, after which it held a consultation to gather recommendations and approve final rules. The press release notes that the disclosures are aimed at maintaining order in the market.

The meeting in early July also discussed the ability of banks to act as issuers of stablecoins and tokenized deposits. The committee noted that the risks to financial stability associated with these products depend to some extent on regulation, which has already been taken into account in the committee’s standards.

However, the press release noted that the committee will continue to monitor this area and other developments in the crypto asset markets.

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