Global Reform Sought for Bank Crypto Regulation
- Finance industry seeks reform on cryptocurrency regulation for banks.
- Basel III standards are central to discussions.
- New global standards might diverge from US approaches.
Finance industry leaders, including Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman, are engaged in discussions about reforming global cryptocurrency regulations, focusing on Basel III standards for banks’ digital asset exposures.
These discussions aim to align international standards, influencing bank capital requirements and market dynamics, especially affecting major cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin BTC -0.34% and Ethereum ETH -1.77% .
Financial leaders are advocating for a reform in global cryptocurrency regulation for banks. This push involves coherence in global standards and engagements with digital assets, significantly affecting how banks interact within the crypto sphere.
Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman spearheads the initiative for regulatory reform. She emphasized understanding international Basel III requirements as the US frames its proposal. Early next year, proposals are expected for bank crypto exposures.
The initial implementation of these frameworks is anticipated to impact how much capital banks must reserve when dealing with crypto assets. Such changes could directly affect major tokens like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
Changing regulations impact financial allocations and influence institutional financing strategies, potentially leading to substantial shifts in total Value Locked (TVL) across decentralized finance (DeFi).
Historical precedents suggest regulatory changes often trigger shifts in capital allocations within banking sectors. The adaptation of Basel III to crypto could create similar effects, emphasizing the need for bank-compliant digital assets.
“We’ve also seen that every other jurisdiction around the world that [is] subject to the Basel requirements, has already published their requirements. So we want to make sure that we understand what those requirements are as we’re looking to frame our own proposal.” — Michelle Bowman, Governor, Federal Reserve
These changes could redefine global financial interactions with crypto. Focus lies on security and regulation similar to past introductions of Basel standards, influencing market behaviors and expectations. Major exchanges and financial institutions are adapting rapidly.
