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North Carolina lower chamber overturns governor’s veto of CBDC ban
1.8.2024
The bill received strong support in the General Assembly. Now the state Senate will consider overturning the veto
North Carolina lower chamber overturns governor’s veto of CBDC ban
1.8.2024
The bill received strong support in the General Assembly. Now, the state Senate will consider overturning the veto
Bank of Russia Expects Wide Adoption of Digital Ruble Within 5 to 7 Years
1.8.2024
Elvira Nabiullina, the governor of the Bank of Russia, declared that she expects the digital ruble, the Russian CBDC, to achieve a high level of acceptance due to the benefits it offers to Russian citizens. During a speech at the Federation Council, Nabiullina stated that it would be widely adopted...
UAE Bank Launches VASP-Focused Accounts for Managing User Funds
1.8.2024
Commercial Bank of Dubai (CBD), a United Arab Emirates-based bank, has launched dedicated accounts for virtual asset service providers to manage client funds. CEO Bernd van Linder said the move aligns with CBD’s core banking services and supports the bank’s plans to foster the digital economy. VASP...
Can Bitcoin price break out after Bank of England interest rate cut?
1.8.2024
This marks the bank’s first interest rate cut in over four years, with the last rate cut occurring in March 2020
Can Bitcoin price break out after Bank of England interest rate cut?
1.8.2024
This marks the bank’s first interest rate cut in over four years, with the last rate cut occurring in March 2020
India’s Digital Rupee Surpasses 5 Million Users, RBI Discloses
1.8.2024
India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has revealed that as of June, there were five million digital rupee users and 420,000 merchants participating in the retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot. The RBI emphasized that the digital rupee is designed to complement...
Ethereum ETFs could reach $10B AUM in first year: Sygnum Bank
1.8.2024
“When the net flows turn positive and accelerate, this will be a strong driver for the price of Ether,” said Katalin Tischhauser, Head of Investment Research at Sygnum Bank
US Senator Discusses Trump’s Bitcoin Plan and National BTC Stockpile
1.8.2024
U.S. Senator Bill Hagerty has discussed former President Donald Trump’s bitcoin plan, which includes creating a national bitcoin stockpile. The lawmaker expects to see several legislative proposals beyond what Trump announced. He believes this move will establish credibility for the currency...
BIS, Bank of England unveil Project Pyxtrial for stablecoin monitoring
31.7.2024
The proof-of-concept showed that real-time monitoring of stablecoin reserves could be achieved with cooperation among regulators, technologists and issuers
Nvidia Just Grew By $329 Billion In A Single Day
31.7.2024
Nvidia started as a humble graphics card maker. Now it’s riding the tech industry’s AI obsession to absurd new heights. The company added $329 billion to its market cap on Wall Street today after a record-breaking day of stock trading, Bloomberg reports.Read more
Bybit introduces Indian digital rupee CBDC payment option
31.7.2024
The use of the CBDC on the cryptocurrency exchange will enhance security and, it hopes, attract merchants
Stablecoin Balance Sheets Can Be Supervised, BIS and UK Central Bank Project Claims
31.7.2024
Project Pyxtrial is a first step towards a tool that could support supervisors and regulators in proactively detecting issues in stablecoin backing, the report said
Russian Diplomat: El Salvador Proposes Settling Trade With Crypto
31.7.2024
El Salvador has proposed using cryptocurrency as an alternative payment method for trade with Russia. The Central American nation has reportedly expressed interest in joining the BRICS bloc and may formally apply for membership within one or two years. Ukraine-Russia Conflict Echoes in Central...
Bitcoin Keeps Weekly Loss as 'Anti-Risk' Yen Strengthens After BOJ Rate Hike
31.7.2024
The yen’s popularity as a funding currency can cause knock-on effects in other markets, helping tighten global financial conditions, BlackRock said
England’s Law Commission proposes new property category for crypto assets
31.7.2024
The Law Commission's final report advocates for legal reforms to better protect the unique features of digital assets
Bank of England Pushes for Swift Digital Payment Solutions as Cash Usage Drops
31.7.2024
The Bank of England (BOE) is urging UK banks to expedite their digital payment solutions as cash use declines. The BOE’s recent paper highlights the need for innovations that allow direct payments from bank accounts, bypassing credit and debit cards, to save time and costs for consumers...
UAE residents can now trade crypto directly with their bank accounts
31.7.2024
The new integration enables the direct conversion of UAE dirhams into Bitcoin and Ether using M2’s spot market
Gold Demand Hits Q2 Record High, Driven by Central Bank Purchases, World Gold Council Reports
31.7.2024
The World Gold Council’s Q2 2024 report highlights a year-on-year increase in gold demand, marking the highest second-quarter demand since 2000. This surge is fueled by central bank purchases and OTC investments, with central bank gold buying up by 6% and technology sector demand rising...
Russia to Initiate Crypto Payments Internationally by Year-End, Central Bank Governor Says
31.7.2024
Russia plans to launch international cryptocurrency payments by the end of the year to counter Western sanctions, according to the governor of the Bank of Russia. The central bank is prepared to be flexible and is already discussing the conditions of this initiative with various ministries...