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National Bank of Kazakhstan Publishes Whitepaper for Digital Tenge
18.12.2022
The central bank of Kazakhstan has completed the second phase of testing for its digital currency and published a whitepaper. The studies carried out by the regulator on its introduction did not identify significant risks for the country’s financial stability and economy. Monetary Authority...
Central Banks to set standards on banks’ crypto exposure - BIS
17.12.2022
The new standard limits crypto reserves among banks to 2% by 2025, and goes into effect on January 1, 2025
Brazil Could Launch Its Defi-Integrated Digital Real in 2024
17.12.2022
Roberto Campos Neto, president of the Central Bank of Brazil, has stated that the digital real project, the Brazilian central bank digital currency (CBDC) could be launched in 2024. Campos Neto also remarked on the benefits the digital currency system might bring as it is integrated with...
Only for foreign trade: Bank of Russia stands against free crypto investment
16.12.2022
The Russian government doesn’t want to enable Bitcoin for regular Russian people but exclusively for foreign trade entities
Silvergate faces class-action lawsuit over FTX and Alameda dealings
16.12.2022
The suit is looking to hold Silvergate accountable for its alleged roles in transferring FTX user deposits to Alameda bank accounts
ECB Hikes Interest Rates by 50bps; Signals Need for Further Hikes to Fight Inflation
16.12.2022
The European Central Bank (ECB) decided to hike three of its key interest rates by 50 basis points (0.5%) as part of its ongoing war against inflation. The organization stated that further increases are likely to happen “because inflation remains far too high and is projected to stay above...
Bank of Russia Moves to Safeguard Crypto Companies Against Sanctions
16.12.2022
The Central Bank of Russia has introduced measures to protect entities working with digital assets from sanctions pressures. These businesses will be exempted from some reporting requirements as part of a regulatory relief intended to minimize the burden on financial organizations. Russia’s Central...
Dutch central bank says KuCoin is not licensed and 'illegally offering services'
15.12.2022
"This may increase the risk of customers becoming involved in money laundering or terrorist financing," said De Nederlandsche Bank
Jewel Bank, Polygon to launch Bermuda's first USD-backed stablecoin
15.12.2022
The JUSD stablecoin will allow real-time settlements for institutional investors in the territory
Dutch Central Bank Says Crypto Exchange KuCoin Is Operating Without a License in Netherlands
15.12.2022
De Nederlandsche Bank said KuCoin lacks a “legal registration” with the central bank
Federal Reserve Hikes Rate by 50bps, FOMC Signals Rate to Rise to 5.1% Next Year
14.12.2022
The U.S. central bank’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) convened on Wednesday and raised the federal funds rate by 50 basis points (bps). The 0.5 percentage point rise follows the four consecutive three-quarters of a point increases codified during the last few months. The FOMC’s...
Brazilian Central Bank Looks to Regulate Tokenization, Launches ‘Working Group’
14.12.2022
Brazilian regulators are stepping up their efforts to control the crypto sector – and will look into ways to police the issuance of tokenized assets....
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Mobile Payments Outpacing Debit Cards in Argentina According to Central Bank Reports
14.12.2022
Mobile payments are thriving in Argentina, leaving behind other traditional payment methods, including credit and debit cards. According to the central bank’s monthly report on retail payments, this kind of payment has thrived, representing 60% of the payments operations made, while...
Algorand to support bank and insurance guarantees platform in Italy
14.12.2022
This is the first time an EU Member State will use blockchain technology for bank and insurance guarantees, according to Algorand
Why Hong Kong Is Pushing for Its Own Central Bank Digital Currency
13.12.2022
As a global financial hub, Hong Kong has a vested interest in shaping the development of CBDCs and especially the systems in which they will transact across borders. But the U.S. should be concerned by its lack of full independence from mainland China
Crypto community members discuss Bank-run on Binance
13.12.2022
According to CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, Binance has seen outflows of an estimated $1.14B from its exchange
German crypto asset trading platform Bitcoin Group SE buys bank with full license
13.12.2022
Bankhaus von der Heydt has its own stablecoin and digital asset custody and tokenization services, but it was on the market for a while and almost went to BitMex execs
Brazil Central Bank Plans to Launch a CBDC in 2024
13.12.2022
The central bank sees a digital currency as a way of increasing participation in the financial system
Report: Chinese Company Launches Digital Currency Insurance Product
13.12.2022
The Suzhou branch of the Chinese insurance company China Pacific Insurance, together with the Bank of Communications, recently announced the launch of a digital currency account insurance product. The launch comes at a time when the number of personal digital currency wallets created in the Chinese...
Bermuda Digital Bank Jewel Issues ‘Fully-Backed’ Stablecoin
12.12.2022
The Jewel USD stablecoin will be launching on Polygon