Appointment of Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli
In a significant move for the world of digital finance, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has announced the appointment of Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli as the new head of the BIS Innovation Hub, with his tenure commencing in March 2026.
Role and Responsibilities
Mancini-Griffoli is recognized as a leading economist in the realm of digital currencies and will be tasked with spearheading initiatives aimed at exploring innovative technological solutions for central banks. This includes a focus on:
- Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)
- Tokenized assets
- Modern market infrastructures
Background and Experience
Presently, Mancini-Griffoli serves as an assistant director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), overseeing policies related to payments and currencies. He is well-known for his advocacy of regulated and robust models of digital currencies, having expressed concerns regarding the potential risks posed by unregulated stablecoins in the past.
