BIS warns stablecoins could weaken capital controls in emerging markets
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Researchers at the Bank for International Settlements warn that dollar-backed stablecoins could weaken capital controls in emerging markets, as they found that these digital assets are less affected by such restrictions than traditional bank deposits, raising concerns about monetary sovereignty in these regions, potentially allowing for easier capital flight and undermining local economic control.
Researchers found dollar-backed stablecoins are less affected by capital controls than traditional bank deposits, raising new questions about monetary sovereignty in emerging markets.