Prudential standards are a set of regulatory requirements imposed on financial institutions to ensure their financial soundness, stability, and operational integrity. These standards typically address capital adequacy, liquidity management, risk governance, and internal controls to prevent excessive risk-taking and protect depositors and investors. Their implementation aims to safeguard the broader financial system from systemic shocks and maintain public confidence.
Context
In the digital asset sphere, the application of prudential standards to crypto-related entities, such as custodians, exchanges, and stablecoin issuers, is a central regulatory concern. Authorities evaluate how existing frameworks can be adapted or new ones created to address the unique risks associated with digital assets, including volatility, cyber security, and market contagion. The debate centers on tailoring these standards to promote responsible innovation while mitigating potential threats to financial stability.
Banks must now adhere to revised Basel Committee standards, mandating stricter stablecoin reserve quality and due diligence, fundamentally reshaping digital asset risk frameworks.
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