
BIS and ECB warn stablecoins accelerate deposit and currency flight
- —BIS studied 130 economies: stablecoin flows rise during currency and banking stress
- —In Argentina, 94% of crypto purchases made with pesos were stablecoins
- —Turkey saw roughly $38 billion in lira converted into stablecoins over a year
- —MiCA requires at least 30% of reserves held in banks, up to 60% for major tokens
Why it matters: Stablecoin growth drains bank deposits and weakens monetary policy transmission, pushing regulators toward stricter reserve rules.
Source: Digital Today
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