Basel Committee reassesses bank capital regulations for crypto assets scheduled for next year

The Basel Committee is currently reassessing capital regulations for banks’ crypto assets in light of the fast-paced development of stablecoins.

The United States opposes the current 1250% risk weight on stablecoins like USDC and USDT, while the EU equates stablecoins with reserve assets in capital treatment.

The UK plans to introduce a regulatory framework for stablecoins this month, while Singapore delays regulation by a year and Hong Kong aims for a 2026 launch with relaxed licensing.