Bank of England Project Finds CBDCs Could Introduce 'Programmability' to Money
20.6.2023
A trial conducted by the Bank of England (BoE) and the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Innovation Hub has highlighted the potential central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have for introducing “programmability” to money....
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BIS releases unified ledger proposal for cross-border, tokenized asset transactions
20.6.2023
Like the IMF’s single ledger proposal released a day earlier, BIS' unified ledger uses familiar concepts, such as tokenization, without the blockchain
Over 2,400 Companies, Including Binance's UK Office, Share a Small Suffolk Building – What's Going On?
20.6.2023
A Reddit post shows "Binance Ltd" as well as some 2,400 other companies, use a small Suffolk Building as a registered office address in the UK.
In a Monday post on the r/Buttcoin subreddit, user solanawhale shared the address of a so-called “utility closet” that a firm called Binance Ltd uses...
EU Commission’s Digital Euro Bill Back on Track for June 28, Lead Official Says
20.6.2023
The European Commission is back on track to publish legislation on a digital euro on June 28, after the controversial topic was previously removed from the executive’s agenda, the bloc’s lead financial services official said on Tuesday
University of Nicosia Lets Students Become ‘Masters of the Metaverse’
20.6.2023
The Cyprus-based university is building on its roster of blockchain degrees, teaching students how to design and manage virtual worlds with its Master of Science (MSc) in Metaverse degree
Deutsche Bank Applies for Digital Asset License in Germany as TradFi Pushes Further Into Crypto
20.6.2023
Banking giant Deutsche Bank AG has applied for regulatory permission to operate as a crypto custodian in Germany, the bank said Tuesday
Romanian Prosecutors Pursue Confiscation of $563K Bitcoin Stash Owned by Andrew Tate
20.6.2023
Romanian prosecutors have officially submitted documents to the court, seeking the seizure of 21 bitcoin valued at $563,000 from Andrew Tate, a controversial social media influencer. The British-American ex-kickboxer, who gained a significant online presence, was charged with grave offenses...
EU Commission Brushes Off 'Data Act' Fears by Crypto Industry
20.6.2023
New rules could kill off permissionless smart contracts, the industry worries
Deutsche Bank crypto plans aid Bitcoin price trip to $27.5K June highs
20.6.2023
Bitcoin price performance nails its highest levels this month, but analysts are waiting for the weekly candle close
Deutsche Bank Applies For Crypto Custody License: Bloomberg
20.6.2023
Germany’s largest financial institution Deutsche Bank AG is seeking regulatory permission to operate a custodial platform to offer cryptocurrencies.
Deutsche Bank has filed for regulatory permission with German’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) to offer crypto custodial services....
Japan's Crypto Exchanges Seek Looser Margin Trading Regulations for Growth
20.6.2023
Japan's crypto exchanges are seeking regulations that would allow retail investors higher leverage on margin trading.
Japan's Virtual & Crypto Assets Exchange Association revealed that the crypto exchanges in the country are seeking permitted leverage for retail investors of four to ten times. ...
EU Puts Brakes on Legislation for Digital Euro – What's Going On?
20.6.2023
The European Union was nearing the originally scheduled date for implementing the legislation required for a digital euro, slated for June 28th, just over a week from today, June 20th.
However, with the deadline looming, the EU has opted to temporarily put the bill on hold.
The delay came after...