Bank of Israel: Sets out stablecoin rules

Bank of Israel: Sets out stablecoin rules

  • Bank of Israel is examining the issue of activity in digital assets, and their impact on the areas under the Bank’s purview
  • In view of recent years’ increasing interest in digital assets and the risks derived from them
  • Bank established a committee headed by Deputy Governor Andrew Abir to examine the issue from several perspectives
  • Among other things, the Committee worked to formulate a document of principles for regulating stablecoin activity
  • A stablecoin is a digital asset that operates on a technological infrastructure and aims to stabilize
  • The principles document refers to regulating the activity of stablecoins
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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