Blockchain and Tokenization in Financial Markets: A Central Banking Perspective

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This keynote explores the evolving landscape of money through the lens of blockchain and tokenization, from a central banking perspective. Andrea M Maechler, Deputy General Manager at the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), examines how tokenized forms of central bank money, commercial bank deposits, and stablecoins reshape financial markets, highlighting the opportunities – such as faster settlement, increased transparency, and financial inclusion – as well as the challenges, such as scalability and singleness of money.

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