Market structure of cryptoasset exchanges: Introduction, challenges and emerging trends Staff Analytical Note 2024-2 Vladimir Skavysh, Jacob Sharples, Sofia Priazhkina, Salman H. Hasham This paper provides an overview of cryptoasset exchanges. We contrast their design with exchanges in traditional financial markets and discuss emerging regulatory trends and innovations aimed at solving the problems cryptoasset exchanges face. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff analytical notes Topic(s): Digital currencies and fintech, Payment clearing and settlement systems JEL Code(s): G, G1, G15, L, L1
2022 Methods-of-Payment Survey Report: Cash Use Over 13 Years Staff Discussion Paper 2024-1 Christopher Henry, Doina Rusu, Matthew Shimoda We present results from the 2022 Methods-of-Payment Survey, including updated payment shares based on a three-day shopping diary. We also assess various factors associated with long-term trends in cash use. Content Type(s): Staff research, Staff discussion papers Topic(s): Bank notes, Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Digital currencies and fintech, Financial services JEL Code(s): D, D8, D83, E, E4, E41
January 29, 2024 CARR Meeting (January 29, 2024) Content Type(s): Meetings Source(s): Canadian Alternative Reference Rate Working Group
January 24, 2024 Bank of Canada Media Interview – The Wall Street Journal Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, gave an interview to Paul Vieira of The Wall Street Journal. Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
January 24, 2024 Bank of Canada Media Interview – The Canadian Press Tiff Macklem, Governor of the Bank of Canada, gave an interview to Nojoud Al Mallees of The Canadian Press. Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
January 24, 2024 Bank of Canada interest rate announcement and release of the Monetary Policy Report On Wednesday, January 24, 2024, the Bank of Canada will announce its decision on the target for the overnight rate. A press release will provide a brief explanation of the decision. The Bank will also publish its quarterly Monetary Policy Report (MPR) at the same time as the rate decision. Please note that this will take place at a new time, 09:45 (Eastern Time). Content Type(s): Press, Media advisories
January 24, 2024 Bank of Canada maintains policy rate, continues quantitative tightening Media Relations Ottawa, Ontario The Bank of Canada today held its target for the overnight rate at 5%, with the Bank Rate at 5¼% and the deposit rate at 5%. Content Type(s): Press, Press releases
January 24, 2024 Monetary Policy Report – January 2024 Interest rates are working to moderate spending and inflation is easing gradually, though underlying pressures are proving persistent. The Bank projects that inflation will stay around 3% through the first half of 2024, returning to target in 2025. Content Type(s): Publications, Monetary Policy Report