There aren’t enough secondary markets that support tokenized assets, and they come with risks, the ratings company said.
Tokenized Fund Adoption Grows but Brings Technology Risks: Moody’s
Entities providing tokenization tech have a limited track record and may contribute to increased risk, a new report by analysts at the credit-rating agency says.
Bitcoin ETFs Too Small to Affect Broader Investment Landscape, Moody’s Analysts Say
The exchange-traded funds will allow better access to bitcoin through regulated entities and draw institutional investors, but the crypto is still a very small asset class, CoinDesk was told.
2023: A Critical Juncture for the Global Stablecoin Market
Moody’s Senior Director Yiannis Giokas said adoption accelerated this year, despite many destabilizing trends.
Can Stablecoins Get Past Their Instability?
Blockchain, AI Set to Transform Financial Markets: Moody’s
Incorporating AI and DLT into business models may require “substantial investment” at first – but could help lower expenses and improve market liquidity over time, a new report said.
Could a Bitcoin bull run be triggered by Fitch’s US credit rating downgrade?
Fitch downgraded the US credit rating due to its government debt and potential challenges in handling its fiscal responsibilities. Will Bitcoin price benefit from this decision?
Stablecoins: A Potential Counter to De-Dollarization
Demand for greenbacks in the global economy is increasingly flowing into permissionless stablecoins, even as domestic policies and foreign efforts like a BRICS-issued currency could erode the U.S. dollar’s overall dominance.
Can CBDCs, Tokenized Deposits, Stablecoins and DeFi Coexist?
Modern payments tools may eventually compete with banks. But is there a place for tokenized bank deposits and central bank digital currencies in DeFi?
USDC’s Depeg Laid Bare the Risks Traditional Finance Poses to Stablecoins
A Moody’s analyst examines how the recent banking crisis spilled into crypto, and why alternatives to stablecoins like tokenized bank deposits and CBDCs may be needed to prevent contagion.
Coinbase cut costs and bolstered rep, but profits remain challenged: Analysts
Analysts from Moody’s and JPMorgan hailed the exchange for its strong reputation but said it wouldn’t be enough to solve its profitability woes.
Moody’s downgrades Coinbase due to bear: Warns it may not be the last
Moody’s said further downgrades could follow if Coinbase doesn’t diversify from its current revenue model or it’s unable to turn a profit even in a prolonged bear market.
Bond Rating Agency Moody’s Warns on Risks of Private Blockchains
Rating agency Moody’s has warned of several risks of private, centralized blockchains in a report examining the tech’s pros and cons.
Moody’s: Blockchain Could Save US Mortgage Industry $1 Billion
Blockchain could boost efficiency and cut costs in a housing sector that’s due for a digital overhaul, says Moody’s.
Moody’s: Blockchain Could Save US Mortgage Industry $1 Billion
Blockchain could boost efficiency and cut costs in a housing sector that’s due for a digital overhaul, says Moody’s.