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Currency Reset

A large-scale currency reset and its potential to trigger bank runs, capital controls, and limits on withdrawals

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Jan 29, 2026

Could a currency reset trigger bank runs, capital controls, or limits on withdrawals?

A large-scale "" can plausibly trigger bank runs, capital controls, and limits on withdrawals—but not automatically or universally; outcomes depend on the reset’s design, the credibility of authoritie...

Jan 22, 2026

How do past currency resets or redenominations affect bank account balances and depositor access?

and redenominations change the unit in which bank accounts are measured, which can immediately alter nominal balances and — depending on policy design and market conditions — real purchasing power and...