Institute of International Finance Calls for Reevaluation of Cryptoasset Regulations Amid Growing Digital Finance Landscape

Published at 2025-09-09 11:01:16
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The landscape of digital finance continues to rapidly evolve as technological innovations reshape capital markets globally. On August 20, 2025, the Institute of International Finance (IIF), together with a coalition of trade associations, made a significant appeal to the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) to pause and recalibrate the global prudential standards related to cryptoasset exposures. This call stresses the need for thoughtful and balanced regulatory frameworks as cryptoassets become increasingly integral to financial markets.

The IIF underscored the transformative potential of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) in its detailed report, emphasizing how DLT is changing the way capital markets operate. Such innovative technology demands regulatory adaptation that carefully balances financial stability and growth.

Earlier in August, on the 7th, the IIF proactively contributed to the global regulatory dialogue by submitting feedback to the UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) on consultations regarding stablecoin issuance and cryptoasset custody. Their submission highlighted the importance of establishing a prudential regime that supports cryptoasset firms while safeguarding market integrity and consumer protection.

Additionally, the September 5, 2025 edition of Digital Finance Download summarized various global developments in digital finance, reinforcing the narrative that digital assets and their regulatory environments are under intense scrutiny and subject to continuous evolution.

With the accelerating pace of change in crypto and digital finance, adapting regulatory measures to accommodate new realities is essential. Platforms like Bitlet.app are shaping this innovative landscape by offering services such as Crypto Installments, enabling users to buy cryptocurrency immediately and pay in monthly installments, making digital asset investment more accessible.

Overall, these developments reflect an ongoing global effort to create regulatory frameworks that both encourage innovation and maintain financial stability in the face of digital transformation.

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