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Fed, NYDFS assess their supervisory performance after March’s big bank failures
28.4.2023
Internal reviews of the supervision of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank have been released, showing weaknesses on the part of the banks’ regulators as well as management
US Government in Talks to Rescue Struggling First Republic Bank, Sources Say
28.4.2023
Sources have revealed that U.S. government officials are in talks to rescue First Republic Bank, a struggling financial institution. The discussions involve the U.S. Treasury, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Federal Reserve, according to reports on Friday. Private-Sector...
Mauritius planning to launch pilot project for retail digital rupee late this year
28.4.2023
The governor of the Bank of Mauritius told a meeting of central bank technologists about the development of the island nation’s CBDC ambitions
Signature Bank Failed Because of Mismanagement, Contagion, FDIC Report Says
28.4.2023
The federal banking regulator said Signature’s exposure to crypto industry deposits was also a contributing factor to its failure
First Mover Americas: Bitcoin Ending Week on Positive Note
28.4.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for April 28, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Systemic Swiss Banks Not Ready for Crisis, Regulator Says
28.4.2023
Switzerland’s financial regulator is not satisfied with the emergency plans of two of the Alpine nation’s five major banks. The assessment refers to a period prior to the rescue of Credit Suisse by UBS when the authority viewed the troubled giant’s preparedness in positive terms. 2 Swiss Banks...
Revolut taps Koinly for cryptocurrency tax reports
28.4.2023
Digital bank Revolut has partnered with Koinly to integrate cryptocurrency tax report services for users
Bank of America Strategist Predicts Gold Could Reach $2,500 per Ounce in 2023
28.4.2023
A Bank of America (BOFA) commodity strategist has postulated that gold, should it continue to flourish in 2023, could pave the way for a climb to $2,500 per ounce. Presently priced at $1,983 per unit, the precious metal remains just shy of the $2,000 threshold. However, if it were to achieve...
AI tool created by JPMorgan analyzes Fed speeches to signal trades
28.4.2023
The investment bank uses OpenAI's ChatGPT to sniff out trading signals from Federal Reserve policy statements
Seoul Prosecutors Believe Terra Co-Founder Do Kwon Still in Possession of $100 Million Held in Swiss Bank Account
27.4.2023
In the wake of the recent legal action against ten associates of Terraform Labs, which included the co-founder Shin Hyun-seong, known to many as Daniel Shin, it appears that prosecutors from Seoul are convinced that Terraform Labs and co-founder Do Kwon are still in possession of a considerable...
‘Not the Right Time to Stop’ Rate Hikes, ECB Chief Economist Says
27.4.2023
Current indicators suggest the European Central Bank (ECB) should raise the interest rate in May, the monetary authority’s chief economist said. Future increases will depend on the economic data but this is still not the right time to stop, according to Philip Lane who believes the bank has...
Stablecoin Reserves Need to Be Diverse, EU Bank Agency Chief Says
27.4.2023
The EBA’s José Manuel Campa urged crypto players to start managing risks right away as new norms bed in
Crypto Storage Provider Zodia Custody Raises $36M From SBI Holdings, Standard Chartered
27.4.2023
Zodia Custody will use the funding to increase its token coverage and enhance its settlement product, Interchange
NFT markets are out of balance with sellers dominating
27.4.2023
In April there hasn’t been a single day where total sellers on the market haven’t exceeded total buyers
Binance Reportedly Removes Restrictions on Russian Users
27.4.2023
The world’s largest crypto exchange, Binance, has lifted certain restrictions on Russian users, local crypto media unveiled. According to multiple reports, Russians can once again use their bank cards to make deposits and the trading platform has canceled a limit on their balances which...
Cameron Winklevoss claims regulatory double standards over banking crisis
27.4.2023
The CEO of Gemini says things would’ve been handled differently if First Republic was a "crypto" bank
NY investment bank says 'crypto winter is over,' bullish outlook for Coinbase
27.4.2023
Analysts from NY investment bank H.C. Wainwright say that Coinbase is uniquely positioned to benefit from the upcoming crypto bull run
Wild Bitcoin Price Swings Trigger $150 Million in Liquidations in BTC Futures Market – Here Are the Key Themes Driving the Market Right Now
27.4.2023
The Bitcoin (BTC) price swung wildly on Wednesday.
At one point when the world’s largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization hit session highs early in the day at just above $30,000, BTC was up over 6% on the day.
At session lows later in the day in the $27,200s, the BTC price was as much...
Is It Too Late to Buy Ethereum? This New Project May Be a Better Investment
26.4.2023
Ethereum—the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization—has recently weathered a three-day breakdown from April 19 to 21, leaving market watchers on edge.
During this period of uncertainty, Ethereum's trajectory appeared to stall, moving sideways while cautiously maintaining...
US Banking Industry Still Struggling as First Republic Bank Shares Plummet by Over 30%
26.4.2023
In the midst of a tumultuous week, First Republic Bank is struggling to regain its footing in the financial world. Reports have surfaced that the bank is poised to enter government receivership due to a massive outflow of $100 billion in customer withdrawals last month. This has prompted investors...