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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...
Today in Crypto: Bank of England to Reject Revolut's Banking Licence Application, ASX Abandons Blockchain, HashKey to Raise Funds at $1BN Valuation, Ledger Co-founder Calls Recover Service Launch a 'Horrible Mess'
19.5.2023
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.__________...
Read More: Today in Crypto: Bank of England to Reject Revolut's Banking Licence Application, ASX Abandons Blockchain, HashKey to Raise...
Banks Not Getting Anticipated Benefits From Rate Hikes, ECB Executive Admits
19.5.2023
Eurozone banks are profitable but the benefits from higher interest rates may be smaller than expected, according to the deputy head of the single currency area’s monetary authority. The official noted that while most of the tightening has been done already, more rate increases are to come. Euro...
Bitpay Ceases Prepaid Mastercard Program, Promises Enhanced Card Service in the Future
19.5.2023
Cryptocurrency proponents in the United States are facing increasing challenges when it comes to utilizing digital assets for expenditures. Several crypto companies have encountered difficulties in securing banking partners. This week, Bitpay, a prominent player in the crypto payments sector, made...
Hong Kong Launches Digital Currency Pilot With 16 Firms Including HSBC, Bank of China, Alipay
19.5.2023
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has announced the commencement of its e-HKD pilot which “will take deep dives into potential use cases in six categories.” The pilot paves the way for “the possible implementation of a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC),” the central banking...
Singaporean family office to set up digital bank in Bahrain
18.5.2023
Whampoa Group started its digital asset arm in 2021 and has invested in a $500 million Binance Labs fund along with TikTok parent ByteDance
Today in Crypto: Binance Faces Issues in Australia & Joins Hands with TradingView, Ripple Reveals a CBDC Platform, Montenegro Prosecutors Appeal Do Kwon & Han Chang-Joon's Bail Terms
18.5.2023
Get your daily, bite-sized digest of cryptoasset and blockchain-related news – investigating the stories flying under the radar of today’s crypto news.__________...
Read More: Today in Crypto: Binance Faces Issues in Australia & Joins Hands with TradingView, Ripple Reveals a CBDC Platform...
Revolut launches business offering in Australia, seeks banking license
18.5.2023
The crypto-friendly digital bank said the license would hold them to a higher “regulatory standard” that could give consumers confidence
Binance Aus suspends AUD fiat services, citing issues with third party
18.5.2023
Australian dollar deposits and withdrawals have been suspended by the exchange citing a decision made by a third-party prov
Bank Execs Face Senate Ire for Blaming Bank Collapse on Crypto While Amassing Millions
17.5.2023
US Senators have slammed executives of failed banks for trying to deflect blame away from their poor management practices and toward digital asset firms.
During a Tuesday Senate Banking Committee hearing, Senator Cynthia Lummis lashed out at Scott Shay, the former chairman of now-collapsed...
Even Licensed Firms Say Opening Bank Accounts Is Hard in Hong Kong
17.5.2023
Hong Kong has said it wants to be a crypto hub but its banks are rejecting account opening applications