Agustin Carstens

Agustin Carstens, the general manager of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), has emphasized the importance of establishing legal frameworks to support the implementation and growth of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). This topic is expected to be a focal point at Benzinga's...

The argument that cryptocurrencies are a viable alternative to fiat currency has been settled in the wake of the digital-asset sector's recent turmoil, with technology not being an alternative for "trusted" money, according to the Bank for International Settlements' Agustín...

Last week, central bankers from around the world gathered in Jackson Hole, Wyoming to discuss the state of the global economy. While the conference was set to cover a wide range of topics, policymakers were largely focused on the most recent market turmoil stemming from growth worries in China...