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Lightspark Presents Solution Linking Lightning Network Payments to Bank Accounts in the U.S.

31.8.2024
Lightspark, a Bitcoin Lightning Network financial services company, has announced the release of its UMA Extend feature, which focuses on increasing the interaction between crypto and legacy rails in the U.S. With UMA Extend, businesses can opt in for a direction that can be linked to an account...

Banks face new risks from permissionless blockchains, BIS warns

30.8.2024
To mitigate risks associated with public blockchain networks, the paper proposed appointing an entity with the authority to "control and limit access" to cryptocurrency assets

JPMorgan Executive Sees Big Future for India’s CBDC Initiative

30.8.2024
Naveen Mallela, global co-head of Onyx, JPMorgan’s blockchain and digital currency unit, highlighted the rapid adoption of blockchain technology in India, particularly after the 2022 launch of the central bank digital currency (CBDC), the e-rupee. He noted that CBDCs represent a significant...

India’s Central Bank Governor Discusses CBDC Progress and International Strategy

30.8.2024
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is actively exploring the potential of central bank digital currency (CBDC) on an international scale, according to Governor Shaktikanta Das at the Global Fintech Fest. The RBI is focusing on enhancing CBDC’s interoperability with existing retail payment...

Russian Central Bank Taps Ripple for Global Payment Solutions

29.8.2024
Ripple, which is known globally for having an extensive network of over 1,700 global partnerships, is a dominant…

Hong Kong Regulator Launches Sandbox to Test Tokenized Asset Transactions

29.8.2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has launched a sandbox to test the use of tokenized assets in real-world scenarios. The sandbox aims to promote interbank settlement using tokenized currency and central bank digital currencies. The HKMA will collaborate with other regulators and industry players...

Banks Using Permissionless Blockchains for Transactions Face Multiple Risks: BIS

29.8.2024
Banks that transact on permissionless blockchains face multiple risks, including money laundering and terrorism financing, the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision said

Hilbert Capital and Xapo Bank Collaborate to Launch Bitcoin Hedge Fund

28.8.2024
Swedish public company Hilbert Group’s asset management division has partnered with Xapo Bank to launch a bitcoin-denominated hedge fund in September. The fund is expected to attract over $200 million in initial investments from Xapo Bank and other investors this year. Hilbert Group Partners...

India mulls cross-border CBDC interoperability system

28.8.2024
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das advocates a plug-and-play system to enhance cross-border payment efficiency and CBDC interoperability

JPMorgan Strategist Predicts US Liquidity to Contract as Temporary Boosts Fade

28.8.2024
JPMorgan strategist Nikolaos Panigirtzoglou has discussed recent changes in the U.S. M2 money supply, noting a temporary rebound following a decline in April. He expects U.S. liquidity to contract again, similar to 2022, influenced by the Fed’s ongoing quantitative tightening (QT) and slower bank...

$1.3T in tokenized RWAs by 2030 more likely than $30T — Analyst

28.8.2024
A Wall Street forecast may be overshooting the amount of money that could flow into tokenized real-world assets by 2030, says one analyst

The Fed Under Fire: Elizabeth Warren Pushes for Unprecedented Rate Cut

27.8.2024
As the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) gears up for its meeting on Sept. 18, anticipation is building for a rate cut. Market participants are placing their bets, with expectations leaning toward either a 25 basis points (bps) reduction or a 50bps cut. However...

Bank of Russia Eyes Stablecoins for Cross-Border Transactions

27.8.2024
The Bank of Russia is exploring the use of stablecoins in cross-border transactions, considering them as digital financial assets (DFAs) under existing regulations if they have a responsible entity. The initiative may involve a limited group of qualified investors and would require testing...

Crypto Bank Xapo to Manage $200M Bitcoin-Denominated Hedge Fund With Hilbert Capital

27.8.2024
The fund, set for launch in September, will be available to corporates, businesses and professional investors

Former Russian PM: BRICS Not Ready for Common Currency

27.8.2024
Sergey Stepashin, Russia’s former prime minister, explained that it’s premature to discuss a common BRICS currency, emphasizing the importance of increasing payments in national currencies instead. He cited challenges in creating a common currency, particularly between large economies like...

RBI Governor Warns Against Rapid CBDC Launch, Advocates Gradual Approach

27.8.2024
The governor of India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Shaktikanta Das, has highlighted the challenges of implementing cross-border digital currency interoperability and the necessity for robust governance. He emphasized the importance of gradual central bank digital currency...