The decentralized finance (defi) protocol Aave’s stablecoin asset called GHO has been struggling to keep its peg to the U.S. dollar. While it is coasting along at $ 0.966 per unit at the time of writing, five days ago it tapped an all-time low at $ 0.917 per coin. Aave’s Liquidity Committee aims …
Defi Not a Risk to Financial Stability Yet, EU Securities Regulator Reports
Decentralized finance (defi) brings risks for investors but is yet to pose “meaningful risks” to financial stability, according to Europe’s securities watchdog. The agency believes, however, the phenomenon deserves attention in light of the EU’s new crypto rules as well as growing user base and has presented its assessment of the sector’s development. Defi Requires […]
Nigerian Central Bank Refutes Media Reports Suggesting Its CBDC Poses a Threat to Financial Stability
The Nigerian central bank has disputed media reports suggesting its Sept. 11, 2023 document implies that its e-naira currency poses a threat to financial stability. The central bank said it felt compelled “to clarify the reports to ensure that misunderstandings are not fostered.” Book Gives an ‘In-Depth Understanding of CBDCs’ The Central Bank of Nigeria […]
Central Bank Digital Currency a Threat to Financial Stability — Nigerian Central Bank Study
Despite the role it has played in narrowing the financial inclusion gap, the e-naira central bank digital currency still poses a risk to financial stability. In addition to bolstering the financial inclusion rate, the central bank claimed that the CBDC would “widen the size and stability of banks’ deposit base.” Nigeria’s Financial Inclusion Rates According […]