The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) report analyzes the reasons why tokenization has not been adopted more quickly, noting that while tokenization brings efficiency gains, improved securities settlement, and opportunities for innovation, it faces many challenges. The report mentions that the lack of a sufficient investor base is the main obstacle, leading to a lack of liquidity, making issuers cautious about tokenization. The issuance of sovereign bonds can help pro...
OECD: The Federal Reserve is expected to cut rates to 3.25-3% by the first quarter of 2026, the European Central Bank to 2.0% by the end of 2025, and the Bank of Japan to raise rates to 1.5% by the end of 2026.
The OECD expects the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates to 3.50% and the European Central Bank to 2.25% by the end of 2025.
New Zealand's tax minister has proposed legislation to implement the OECD framework for the exchange of crypto-asset information. The proposed amendments are expected to come into force in April 2026. New Zealand crypto providers will be required to collect transaction information and submit it to the tax authority in 2027, or face a $300 fine for each violation, and a $1,000 fine for users who do not provide information.