FSB calls for stronger cooperation on stablecoin crises
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On October 12, 2026, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) warned that global stablecoins and national regulatory frameworks have not yet been tested by a severe market crisis, and that cross-border regulatory gaps could emerge in areas including stablecoin redemptions, reserve mobilization, and the recovery of holders’ funds. The FSB recommended that relevant parties strengthen cross-border information sharing and monitoring, and develop contingency plans for stablecoins that encounter distress or fail, in order to enhance crisis-response capabilities. The report also stated that the market capitalization of stablecoins had risen from approximately $206 billion at the beginning of 2025 to $306 billion. The FSB’s recommendations are not legally binding, but members typically commit to implementing common standards domestically.
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The Financial Stability Board (FSB) warned that global stablecoins and national regulatory frameworks have not yet been tested by a severe market crisis, potentially exposing cross-border gaps in redemptions, reserve transfers and the recovery of holders’ funds. The FSB recommended strengthening cross-border information sharing and monitoring, as well as contingency planning for stablecoin distress or failure; stablecoin market capitalization has risen from approximately $206 billion at the beginning of 2025 to $306 billion. The recommendations are not legally binding, but members typically commit to implementing common standards domestically.
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