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Working PaperJune 11, 2026

The anatomy of stablecoin transactions

Stablecoin transfers are often interpreted as payments. On programmable blockchains, however, they are frequently embedded in atomically executed transaction bundles that combine trading, lending, arbitrage, liquidity provision, and settlement. We show that ignoring this structure materially distorts the interpretation of stablecoin activity. Using 593 million event logs from 141 million Ethereum transactions involving three major U.S. dollar stablecoins, we develop a replicable framework to ...

BIS1 min read
Policy BriefJune 11, 2026

Farming is Building a Stronger Rural Economy in Uttar Pradesh, India

In Uttar Pradesh, the World Bank Group is helping to create jobs across the food sector by integrating digital platforms, finance, infrastructure, and private investment. Uttar Pradesh is using direct seeded rice to double yields while driving down water use, emissions, and for farmers, costs. The project aims to transform rural employment and increase rice production at scale, along with job opportunities.

World Bank1 min read
Policy BriefJune 11, 2026

World Bank Support to Help Solomon Islands Recover from Tropical Cyclone Maila

The World Bank has released US$5 million in financing to support Solomon Islands’ ongoing response and recovery following Tropical Cyclone Maila, which caused severe damage across Western, Choiseul, and Isabel provinces. The cyclone damaged homes, schools, health facilities, roads, and other critical infrastructure, leaving thousands of people facing disrupted livelihoods and reduced access to essential services.

World Bank1 min read
Policy BriefJune 11, 2026

Avec le conflit au Moyen-Orient, la croissance mondiale tombe à son niveau le plus bas depuis la COVID-19

Selon les dernières Perspectives économiques mondiales du Groupe de la Banque mondiale, le conflit au Moyen-Orient devrait ramener la croissance mondiale à son niveau le plus bas depuis le début de la pandémie de COVID-19, sur fond de flambée des prix de l’énergie, de regain de l’inflation et de renchérissement des coûts d’emprunt.

World Bank1 min read