Banks face first global cryptocurrency rules in wake of FTX collapse

Basel Committee set to require that crypto holdings be backed by capital

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Banks will be required to set aside traditional capital equivalent to the value of cryptocurrency holdings under upcoming rules from the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision. © Reuters

NATSUMI IWATA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- For the first time ever, banks will be required to follow international regulations regarding the ownership of cryptocurrencies to better safeguard the industry against the volatile assets.

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