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Digital bank Revolut launches crypto staking for UK and EEA customers: Report
6.2.2023
Currently, staking is available for DOT, XTZ, ADA, and ETH crypto assets, with yields reportedly ranging from 2.99% to 11.65%%
Bank of Italy selectively encouraging DLT, preparing for MiCA, governor says
6.2.2023
Italian central banker Ignazio Visco talked about fostering or discouraging crypto assets during a lengthy speech to the Italian financial markets association
Crypto Exchange Binance to Suspend US Dollar Bank Transfers This Week
6.2.2023
The suspension is expected to last at least two weeks while the exchange finds a new banking partner
Digital Bank Revolut to Offer Crypto Staking: Report
6.2.2023
Revolut will support staking of the tokens of Polkadot (DOT), Tezos (XTZ), Cardano (ADA) and Ethereum (ETH). with yields ranging from 2.99% up to 11.65%
Italy Setting Up Crypto Environment That Meets EU's New Laws, Central Bank Governor Says
6.2.2023
Local regulators have begun setting up "authorization and supervision" activities mandated by the bloc's forthcoming MiCA rules
China doles out millions in digital yuan in bid to boost adoption: Report
6.2.2023
Multiple Chinese city governments have given away millions worth of e-CNY to try to promote consumption around the holiday season
India to Introduce Measures Around Crypto This Year, Says Government Official
6.2.2023
The Indian government is planning to introduce “measures around crypto” this year, according to the country’s Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth. India’s finance minister says cryptocurrency regulation will be discussed in her upcoming G20 meeting of finance ministers...
JPMorgan: 72% of Institutional Traders Surveyed ‘Have No Plans to Trade Crypto’
6.2.2023
A new survey by JPMorgan Chase shows that 72% of institutional traders “have no plans to trade crypto” while 14% plan to trade cryptocurrencies within five years. Institutional traders also expect “recession risk” to have the biggest impact on markets in 2023....
Russia’s Largest Private Bank Launches Digital Asset Platform
5.2.2023
Alfa-Bank, one of the major Russian banking institutions, has established its own platform for digital financial assets. The launch became possible after Russia’s monetary authority added Alfa-Bank to its register of digital asset issuers this week. Privately-Owned Alfa-Bank Sets Up Digital Asset...
What is the global financial crisis and its impact on the global economy
5.2.2023
The Global Financial Crisis was a widespread economic downturn that began in 2008 and resulted from the collapse of the housing market and investment banks
Billionaire Tim Draper Urges Sri Lanka to Adopt Bitcoin — Central Bank Says ‘We Don’t Want to Make the Crisis Worse’
5.2.2023
Billionaire investor and venture capitalist Tim Draper has reportedly attempted to convince the Sri Lankan government to adopt bitcoin. However, the governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka rejected his recommendation, emphasizing: “Adoption of 100% bitcoin won’t be a Sri Lanka...
UK is 'likely' to need digital currency, says BoE and Treasury: Report
4.2.2023
The digital pound roadmap is reportedly set to be introduced next week, along with a joint public consultation
Sri Lanka against Bitcoin adoption, rejects Draper’s anti-corruption pitch
4.2.2023
Central bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe believes that adopting decentralized cryptocurrencies would worsen the country’s economic situation
The world must take a 'collective action' approach to regulations – suggests India’s Finance Minister
4.2.2023
Nirmala Sitharaman hopes that finance ministers and central bank governors will be able to agree on crypto regulations in the G-20 meeting in Bengaluru later this month
Experts Predict Future Regulation of Crypto Exchanges by 2025, With Split Opinion on Similarity to Traditional Finance
3.2.2023
Following finder.com’s reports on bitcoin and ethereum predictions, the product comparison site polled 56 specialists in the fintech and cryptocurrency industry to gauge their thoughts on future regulation of crypto exchanges. The experts predict that virtual currency trading platforms will...
Kazakhstan’s digital currency in pilot stage, per Binance, National Bank joint report
3.2.2023
The Central Asian country’s CBDC project is right on time, according to a 2020 roadmap, as consumers and merchants use the currency in a controlled environment
UK Bank Nationwide Has Restricted Card Payments to Binance
3.2.2023
Nationwide said it has taken this decision due to "media coverage" and "regulatory uncertainty."
Silvergate Bank Stock Plunges After Report of DOJ Investigation into Ties with FTX and Alameda
3.2.2023
Silvergate shares have seen a sharp drop in pre-market trading following the news that US officials have launched a probe into the crypto bank's dealings with fallen crypto giants FTX and Alameda Research. ...
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Report: Egyptian Lawmakers Hail Parliament’s Endorsement of Pact to Join BRICS Bank
3.2.2023
Egyptian lawmakers recently hailed the parliament’s endorsement of a pact that allows the country to join the New Development Bank, a report has said. According to the report, the lawmakers believe joining this BRICS-backed institution will help Egypt reduce its demand for dollars and enable...
Banks in Russia to Lose $700 Million a Year Due to Digital Ruble, Experts Say
3.2.2023
Russian banks may be the main losers from the introduction of a digital ruble while retailers will save on acquiring fees, analysts have predicted. The benefits for consumers using the new digital currency are not that obvious as they may not be paid any interest or cashback. Launch of Russia’s...