MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor told an Abu Dhabi audience that countries could use Bitcoin reserves and tokenized credit markets to provide regulated accounts with higher yields, positioning BTC as a reserve and yield tool for sovereign finance.
The IMF cautions that while stablecoins can widen access to financial services, their rapid growth risks weakening central banks’ monetary control and influence. Policymakers are urged to strengthen regulation and international coordination to protect monetary sovereignty.
The Bank for International Settlements on Tuesday named a new head of its Innovation Hub, which oversees central-bank research into digital currencies, AI and other emerging technologies. The appointment underscores continued institutional momentum behind CBDC research and cross-border tech coordination.
Jefferies says Tether has emerged as a major buyer of physical gold, tightening supply and supporting market sentiment. The accumulation by USDT raises questions about reserve strategies and the role of private issuers in real-world markets.
The ECB President said Bitcoin will not be included in EU central bank reserves, citing insufficient liquidity and security to meet sovereign reserve standards.