Agustin Carstens

Man showing off his stablecoin outside of BIS bank. Mr Agustรญn Carstens watching from the building, unimpressed.
CBDCs
BIS Head Bemoans Crypto and Stablecoins as Phony Money

Agustรญn Carstens argued that cryptocurrencies do not meet the standards expected of money.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp
BIS chief Augustin Carstens holding a Bitcoin.
Regulations
BIS Says Crypto Lost Battle Against Fiat – Praises Blockchain Tech

A technology doesnโ€™t make for trusted money, Bank for International Settlements chief said.

by . Fact checked by: Ciaran Lawler, Editor: Stefan Trapp