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University of Wyoming launches Bitcoin Research Institute
29.7.2024
The Bitcoin Research Institute will open in August as part of the University of Wyoming’s College of Arts and Sciences
Zambia De-Dollarization: Central Bank Seeks to Enforce Kwacha as Sole Legal Tender for Domestic Transactions
27.7.2024
The Bank of Zambia has defended its de-dollarization plans but also seeks input from stakeholders who oppose the proposal. The central bank governor clarified that they are not proposing anything new; instead, the bank aims to enforce existing laws designating the kwacha as the sole legal tender...
Philippines Plans to Introduce Wholesale CBDC by 2029
27.7.2024
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) plans to introduce its wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) by 2029. The Philippine central bank’s CBDC initiative is near its proof-of-concept completion. “This is an innovative payment instrument,” said the BSP deputy governor....
BRICS Poised to Dominate World Bank and IMF, Says Russian Executive Director
27.7.2024
The World Bank Executive Director for Russia forecasts that BRICS nations will soon dominate the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), attributing this shift to inevitable macroeconomic and demographic changes away from Western dominance. He emphasized the importance of working...
Digital Shekel Challenge: Bank of Israel Engages 14 Teams for Digital Currency Innovation
26.7.2024
The Bank of Israel has initiated the “Digital Shekel Challenge” to explore the potential of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) system inspired by the BIS Innovation Hub’s “Project Rosalind.” Fourteen teams from various sectors have been selected to propose innovative use cases....
Crypto-Friendly Revolut Finally Earns UK Banking License
25.7.2024
Revolut has entered a "mobilization stage", designed for new banks to operate with restrictions
Swiss Crypto Bank Sygnum Achieves Profitability Amid Rapid Growth
25.7.2024
Swiss-based crypto bank Sygnum has achieved profitability in the first half of 2024, marking a significant milestone in the digital asset industry. The bank’s success is attributed to robust growth across its core business segments, including custody, trading, and lending services. With assets...
Giesecke+Devrient: Ghana CBDC Nullifies the Need for Multiple Intermediaries in Cross-Border Payments
25.7.2024
The recently completed proof of concept by the Bank of Ghana and the Monetary Authority of Singapore demonstrated that the latter’s central bank digital currency enables cross-border payments, excluding many intermediaries and associated costs. Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) stated that the proof...
HSBC Australia to block all payments to crypto exchanges, citing scams
25.7.2024
At least six big Australian banks have taken such action now — a trend one industry executive says is stripping Aussies of their “financial rights” to participate in the digital economy
Crypto bank Sygnum posts profit after doubling crypto trading volumes
25.7.2024
Signum Bank says it's now eyeing further expansion into the European market, aiming to become fully MICA compliant by the first quarter of 2025
Sygnum's First-Half Spot Crypto Trading Doubles, Derivatives Increase 500%
25.7.2024
The surging trading volumes helped the bank reach profitability for the first time
Wyoming Senator to Propose Bill for US Central Bank to Hold Bitcoin, Report Says
24.7.2024
Senator Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming is preparing to introduce new legislation that would require the Federal Reserve to hold bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset, as reported by Fox Business News. According to three anonymous individuals with knowledge of the matter, the bill is set to be announced...
Mercury Bank Blocks Fintech Founders From Nigeria, Ukraine, and a Dozen More Countries
24.7.2024
The U.S.-based fintech company, Mercury, will offboard startups whose founders reside in or whose businesses are headquartered in 14 African countries and six non-African states. Mercury CEO Immad Akhund stated that this decision impacts customers whose deposits constitute less than 1% of Mercury’s...
Dakota Emerges From Stealth to Provide Bank-Like Services to Crypto Depositors
24.7.2024
The crypto-native company, which says it is attempting to right the wrongs of centralized lenders like Celsius, emerged from stealth on Wednesday
European Investment Bank calls for more ‘innovation’ financing in EU
24.7.2024
A new European Investment Bank report highlights the need for increased innovation financing in the EU to maintain tech leadership and compete globally in key sectors like AI and emerging technologies
European Investment Bank calls for more ‘innovation’ financing in EU
24.7.2024
A new European Investment Bank report highlights the need for increased innovation financing in the EU to maintain tech leadership and compete globally in key sectors like AI and emerging technologies
Crypto-Friendly Bank Revolut Plans to Sell $500M of Employee Shares at $45B Valuation: WSJ
23.7.2024
Revolut has been in talks with investment firm Greenoaks over the deal, which would pave the way for a potential IPO
Philippine Central Bank Warns of AI-Driven Crypto Scams — Governor Denies Endorsing Cryptocurrency Projects
20.7.2024
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the central bank of the Philippines, has cautioned the public against scams involving AI-manipulated videos and audios, which are used to spread false information, particularly about cryptocurrency investments. The BSP emphasizes that Governor Eli M. Remolona...
Basel Committee Gives Permissioned Stablecoins ‘Preferential Treatment’ in Amended Crypto Asset Standard Amidst Heavy Criticism
19.7.2024
The Basel Committee, responsible for setting standards for bank regulation, has revised its crypto asset standard, introducing new considerations that impact stablecoins. The updated standard favors permissioned stablecoins, such as JPM Coin, over those issued on public chains. This has elicited...
Kazakhstan pays for rail line to China using programmable CBDC
19.7.2024
The second phase of the Kazakhstan central bank digital currency pilot focused on control of its many potential uses