In an environment shaped by constant information flow, policy announcements now travel faster than markets can fully process them. Governments and central banks are under pressure to act quickly, respond…
For decades, financial stability was treated as a byproduct of healthy markets. When growth was strong and confidence was high, stability was assumed to follow naturally. When crises emerged, instability…
As digital assets become more tightly woven into the financial system, the idea of state intervention during a severe crypto crisis is no longer confined to theoretical debate. Unlike earlier…
Hong Kong’s insurance regulator is moving toward a stricter capital framework that would significantly affect how insurers allocate funds to crypto related assets, signaling a more cautious approach as the…
Financial stability has long been discussed through the lens of banks. Capital ratios, loan quality, and balance sheet strength were considered the primary indicators of systemic health. While these factors…
Stablecoins are often discussed as simple tools that maintain a stable value. For many retail users, evaluation begins and ends with whether the price holds steady and transfers work smoothly.…
Stablecoins were initially adopted because they offered convenience and stability within digital markets. Early users focused on usability and price consistency, often paying little attention to what sat behind the…
Institutional engagement with crypto and digital assets has often been described as cautious or delayed. Compared to the rapid pace of retail adoption and technological experimentation, large financial institutions appear…
For decades, monetary policy was defined by interest rates, balance sheets, and forward guidance. Central banks influenced economic outcomes primarily through price based tools designed to steer credit conditions and…
Stable assets emerged in global finance with little formal structure, often compared to shadow banking due to their limited oversight and rapid growth outside traditional systems. Early adoption was driven…