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IMF: CBDCs Can Boost Financial Inclusion and Payment Efficiency in Middle East
20.6.2024
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says 19 countries in the Middle East and Central Asia, including Bahrain, Georgia, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, are in the advanced “proof-of concept” stage for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). “We support policymakers evaluating...
Bank of America: Younger Wealthy Investors Prefer Crypto Over Traditional Investments
20.6.2024
Bank of America report shows younger affluent individuals favor crypto and alternative investments, differing from older generations’ traditional focus. “In fact, the most ‘conservative’ group is holding the highest average exposure to crypto,” the bank said....
Na pobočkách Air Bank se lze prokázat eDoklady
19.6.2024
Prokazovat svou totožnost mobilní aplikací eDoklady umožňuje na pobočkách první tuzemská banka. Tento způsob identifikace nově spustila Air Bank. eDoklady fungují od konce ledna letošního roku. Napřed bylo možné se touto aplikací prokazovat vůči ministerstvům, postupně se přidávala další akceptační...
Iran to launch public CBDC pilot in June
19.6.2024
Unlike other types of electronic money in Iran, the digital rial doesn’t require interbank settlement to transfer funds between the buyer and the seller
National Australia Bank’s Venture Arm Invests in Crypto-Focused Zodia Custody
19.6.2024
NAB Ventures made an undisclosed investment in Zodia Custody, which is also backed by Standard Chartered, Northern Trust and SBI Holdings
Analyst: Bank of Thailand Boosts Gold Reserves to Push De-Dollarized Trading System Fueled by CBDC
19.6.2024
The Bank of Thailand might be increasing its gold reserves to power a de-dollarized trading system, according to Jan Nieuwenhuijs, a gold market analyst. Nieuwenhuijs states that the Bank of Thailand’s constant gold purchases might indicate the nation is preparing to address the possible...
Ripple Working With 10 Governments Globally, CEO Reveals in Rediscovered Interview
19.6.2024
In a resurfaced video clip, Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse stated that his crypto firm is collaborating with around 10 governments globally on central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). “A central bank digital currency is a stablecoin. It’s just issued by the government,”...
Retail crypto market growth in Canada driven by market factors, regulation
18.6.2024
Crypto platform WonderFi has swallowed up several of its competitors in Canada and expects to reap the benefits
Bank of America Predicts Bullish Trend for Silver, Prices to Hit $35/oz by 2026
18.6.2024
Bank of America (BOFA) forecasts a bullish trend for silver, anticipating an increase in prices through the latter half of 2024 into 2025. BOFA analysts project silver prices to average $35/oz by 2026, compared to the current spot price of $29.19/oz. This optimistic outlook is driven...
Ethiopia takes first step toward CBDC in economic reform
17.6.2024
The country plans to have a legal framework and regulatory sandbox in place for CBDC introduction “as necessary.”
Fed President Kashkari Finds Bank of America’s December Rate Cut Prediction Reasonable
17.6.2024
Minneapolis Federal Reserve President Neel Kashkari addressed Bank of America’s prediction for a potential Fed interest rate cut this year in an interview with CBS News on Sunday. Bank of America predicts that the Fed will cut rates once this year, likely in December. “I think...
President Bukele suggests set up a bank for Bitcoin investors
17.6.2024
President Nayib Bukele of El Salvador has suggested the setting up of a privately operated bank for exclusively addressing the financial requirements of Bitcoin investors. The aim is to make it differ from the services rendered by normal banks. According to the Ambassador to the US, Milena...
JPMorgan Chase Captures 18% of US Bank Profits, Highlighting Growing Market Dominance
16.6.2024
A report has found that JPMorgan Chase Bank accounted for a substantial 18% share, or $11.7 billion, of the total $64.2 billion net income reported by all FDIC-insured banks for the first quarter of 2024. This data, highlighted by financial reporters Pam Martens and Russ Martens from...
Turkish Bank Garanti BBVA Embraces Digital Assets With New Crypto Wallet and Trading Platform
16.6.2024
In a significant move towards embracing digital assets, Turkish bank Garanti BBVA has launched a crypto wallet and trading platform, “Garanti BBVA Crypto”. This platform allows customers to trade and store BTC, ETH, and USD Coin (USDC) seamlessly via the bank’s mobile app....
CBDC Interest Climbs Steadily Over Five Years, Google Trends Data Shows
15.6.2024
Google Trends data reveals a consistent increase in search interest for “CBDC,” which stands for central bank digital currency, over the past five years. The term has maintained a score above 20 since August 2022, on a scale of 1 to 100, where 100 signifies peak interest. CBDCs...
Crypto Friendly Evolve Bank Under Scrutiny: Cease and Desist Order Issued
15.6.2024
The Federal Reserve and Arkansas State Bank Department have mandated sweeping reforms at Evolve Bank & Trust following significant compliance breaches. The order highlights issues in anti-money laundering efforts and consumer protection, especially in its dealings with fintech companies...
Chinese Gang Arrested for Exploiting Digital Yuan
15.6.2024
In Zhejiang province, China, a criminal gang exploited digital yuan accounts to illegally cash out over 200,000 yuan ($27,566) within four days. The digital yuan, or e-CNY, is the People’s Bank of China’s (PBOC) central bank digital currency (CBDC), which has experienced substantial growth...
BIS Survey: 94% of Central Banks Exploring Digital Currency
15.6.2024
The latest Bank for International Settlements (BIS) survey reveals that 94% of central banks are exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). There has been a notable increase in wholesale CBDC experiments, especially in advanced economies. Central banks are examining various factors...
Bitcoin bank proposal gains momentum in El Salvador
15.6.2024
The Bank for Private Investment will “diversify the financing options” available to investors in both Dollars and Bitcoin
Utah Senator Seeks to Abolish Federal Reserve
14.6.2024
Republican Senator Mike Lee from Utah has introduced legislation to abolish the U.S. central bank and its Board of Governors. Lee contends that the U.S. Federal Reserve has “repeatedly failed” the American public and argues for its dissolution. Federal Reserve Targeted for Abolition by Senator Mike...