Regulators would rather be cautious than sorry. — Bloomberg
IN less than 18 months, global banks will have to confront a problem almost philosophical in its scope, but with practical cost implications: What is money, and who can say when something is or isn’t? Hong Kong hopes to get the job of helping make that distinction.
From Jan 1, 2026, lending institutions worldwide will have to disclose their cryptocurrency holdings in line with the final rules announced this month by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision.
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