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Binance Buying Bank Not Solution for Banking Problems, Says CEO Changpeng Zhao
1.6.2023
Acquiring a bank wouldn’t solve the issues with banking for Binance or others, the CEO of the largest crypto exchange is convinced. Speaking in the aftermath of the collapse of crypto-friendly banks in the U.S. and amid Binance’s issues with payment providers in Australia, Changpeng Zhao said...
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren Calls for Shutdown of Crypto Funding for Fentanyl
31.5.2023
U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) cited the rampant use of cryptocurrency in the Chinese fentanyl trade during a Wednesday Senate hearing, arguing for legislation to help break that pipeline
Today in Crypto: Xapo Integrates USDT Payment Rails, Police Reportedly Detains Trust Reserve Core Team, Reserve Bank of India Deputy Governor Recommends All Banks Adopt Blockchain & AI
31.5.2023
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EU’s Banking Regulator Highlights AML Risks in Privacy Coins, Self-Hosted Wallets
31.5.2023
The European Banking Authority wants to extend money laundering guidance to crypto firms and banks that trade with them
Bitcoin Trades at a 20% Discount on Binance Australia Following Banking Issues in the Country
30.5.2023
The exchange halted Australian dollar bank transfers early May
Binance considers allowing traders to secure collateral at banks: Report
30.5.2023
It has been reported that Swiss-based FlowBank and Liechtenstein-based Bank Frick have been mentioned as potential intermediaries for this service
Binance in Talks To Let Traders Keep Collateral at a Bank: Bloomberg
30.5.2023
Binance, the world’s largest crypto exchange, is in the midst of discussing a proposal to let some of its institutional clients keep their trading collateral at a bank, instead of with the crypto platform, according to Bloomberg News. ...
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Debt ceiling, bank crisis set for ‘powder keg’ explosion: BitMEX co-founder
29.5.2023
Former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes believes it will cause significant volatility in Bitcoin as well, suggesting it won't likely reach a new all-time high this year
Institutions seek detailed blockchain analytics for crypto adoption — Elliptic
28.5.2023
Large financial institutions are getting involved in digital assets by investing capital, time and effort into on-chain analytics solutions
Silver Set to Shine: Citigroup Analysts Forecast $30 Value in Next 6-12 Months
25.5.2023
Citigroup analysts foresee a significant increase in silver’s value, potentially hitting $30 per unit within the next 6-12 months, according to the multinational bank’s latest silver assessment. The experts at Citi predict an ongoing decline of the U.S. dollar and anticipate a decrease...
German banks slowly adopt crypto, mostly for institutional investors
25.5.2023
Doubts regarding crypto remain among German banks, but there is a growing concern about missing out on a potentially game-changing development
ZA Bank plans digital asset retail trading in Hong Kong under new guidelines
24.5.2023
The bank announced its plans, part of its diversification strategy, the day after Hong Kong released its new guidelines
Connecticut Banking Regulator Fines Crypto ATM Operator Bitcoin of America
23.5.2023
According to the Connecticut Department of Banking, commissioner Jorge Perez revealed that the regulator has reached a settlement with the crypto automated teller machine (ATM) and kiosk operator Bitcoin of America. As part of the settlement, Bitcoin of America will pay $86,000 in restitution,...
EU Banks Could Access Stablecoins More Easily Under Leaked Plans
23.5.2023
The European Commission's plans could moderate a push from Parliament to discourage crypto holdings as it debates new capital requirements for banks
EU Spokesperson: Russian Banks Will Not Be Reconnected to SWIFT Anytime Soon
23.5.2023
The European Union (EU) has no intention of allowing Russian banks to be reconnected to the Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunications (SWIFT) banking system anytime soon. Peter Stano, spokesperson for external affairs of the EU, stated that these restrictions can only be lifted...
MicroStrategy Shares Offer Better Exposure to Crypto Than Coinbase: Berenberg
23.5.2023
Macro drivers of demand for bitcoin are bullish for MicroStrategy shares, the report said
Republican Tim Scott Announces His Run for President — How Could That Affect Crypto?
23.5.2023
Republican Sen. Tim Scott, who could be an influential player in the cryptocurrency industry, announced his run for US president on Monday.
The South Carolina lawmaker formally announced his run on Twitter as a crowd gathered in Charleston, South Carolina.
Scott joins other candidates, including...
Russia ‘Actively’ Working on SWIFT Alternatives, Foreign Ministry Official Says
22.5.2023
The Russian Federation is collaborating with partners to link payment systems alternative to the interbank messaging system SWIFT, a representative of the country’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced. The work is part of the de-dollarization of the economy, the official indicated. Russia Seeking...
UBS Offers 3 Reasons to ‘Buy Gold Now’ — Forecasts All-Time High This Year
22.5.2023
Global investment bank UBS has provided three reasons for investors to “buy gold now.” Expecting gold to break its all-time high later this year, the Switzerland-based investment banking giant has retained its “most-preferred rating” on gold. UBS Sees 3 Key Reasons to Buy Gold Now...
Crypto is Losing the Sense of Rarity: Does It Matter?
21.5.2023
Robert Quartly-Janeiro is the Chief Strategy Officer of the Singapore-based Tier-1 cryptocurrency exchange Bitrue.__________
As I was flicking through the weekend supplement of a well-known financial newspaper, the number of luxury watch advertisements I had to bypass got me thinking: with...