INSIGHT · GLOBAL
Sibos 2026 panel: experts debate whether USD's dominance as reserve currency is fading
At Sibos 2026 in Miami, a panel of bankers and FX experts discussed whether the US dollar's role as the world's primary cross-border payments, trade settlement, and reserve currency is under pressure from digital currencies, regional trade alternatives, and de-dollarization efforts.
WHY IT MATTERS
De-dollarization shifts correspondent banking flows; BFSI must prepare for multi-currency settlement standards (CBDC interop) and evaluate exposure to non-USD payment corridors.
Source: Finextra · 2026-10-08