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ECB Tightens Grip With 12th Consecutive Rate Hike; Lagarde Asserts ‘No Cuts’ Amid Lingering Inflation Concerns
27.7.2023
The European Central Bank (ECB) has raised the benchmark bank rates by 25 basis points (bps) citing that inflation was down but still remained “too high for too long.” When ECB president Christine Lagarde was pressed about cutting rates by reporters, Lagard insisted the central bank was “not going...
Stablecoins pose lower risk than bank deposits, says ex-Fed policy analyst
27.7.2023
Stablecoins cannot be compared to bank deposits in terms of risk, nor can they be compared to money market funds, argues a new policy paper released by Paradigm
Bank of Italy's Innovation Hub to Work with Polygon and Fireblocks on DeFi Project
27.7.2023
The Bank of Italy announced a partnership with the Ethereum scaling team Polygon and crypto infrastructure provider Fireblocks to initiate a pilot program aimed at establishing a regulated platform for "institutional DeFi."
This collaboration sets a landmark as it involves a G7 Central Bank...
Nigerian Central Bank Says Amended CBDC Model to Ensure Increased Volumes and Wallet Activity
27.7.2023
The Nigerian central bank has said it is amending the model of its central bank digital currency and is hopeful that such an exercise will result in “an increase in the volume and activity of wallet holders.” According to the acting governor, the central bank is also working towards...
Bitcoin Volatility Expected on Friday's Bank of Japan Rate Decision. Here's Why
27.7.2023
The BOJ is predicted to soften its grip on the country's bond markets, potentially influencing global bond markets, exchanges rates and liquidity conditions. Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, in general, are sensitive to changes in global liquidity conditions
Federal Reserve Raises Federal Funds Rate by 25bps Amidst Moderate Economic Growth
26.7.2023
In the latest Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) report, it was stated that the U.S. economy has been experiencing moderate growth and members of the committee have decided to raise the federal funds rate by 25 basis points (bps) in order to keep a handle on inflation. Fed Raises Benchmark Bank...
Canada Unveils New Bank Capital Rules for Crypto Holdings
26.7.2023
New rules for banks and insurers are based on international norms, regulators said
Bank of Italy innovation hub supports research into security tokens on secondary markets
26.7.2023
The Italian central bank’s Milano Hub has selected a project headed by Cetif Advisory and Polygon Labs in its second round of proposals
Italy’s Central Bank Taps Polygon, Fireblocks DeFi Project to Help Institutions Dabble With Tokenized Assets
26.7.2023
The initiative aims to help Italian banks, asset managers and financial institutions, including the $1 trillion banking group Intesa Sanpaolo, experiment with decentralized finance and security tokens
Existential threat? Why some banks are anxious about CBDCs
26.7.2023
The prospect of a retail CBDC has some major banks anxious over their revenue streams
Welcome to the era of blocks and mortar: Learning from the past
26.7.2023
So, the era of blocks and mortar is upon us. Grab your popcorn, because this is about to get really exciting
DeFi Project Atlendis Secures $1 Million Loan from French National Bank BPI and Demonstrates Compliance with PSAN License
26.7.2023
French DeFi project Atlendis hit two major milestones as it secured a €1 million loan ($1,108,055.00) from the French public investment bank along with obtaining a crypto services provider license.
Atlantis obtained PSAN, committing to complying with France’s crypto regulations and aligning with...
Nigeria Is Altering eNaira Model to Promote Use of the Digital Currency: Central Bank
26.7.2023
For many citizens, the central bank digital currency isn't easy to use
Namibia signs crypto exchange regulation bill into law
26.7.2023
The law will officially enter into force at a date determined by Namibia’s Ministry of Finance
Chinese Bank Launches CBDC Bulk Commodity Clearing Service – Digital Yuan Adoption Accelerates?
26.7.2023
Banks in China are looking to adopt the digital yuan in more of their operations, and have launched the nation’s first central bank digital currency (CBDC)-powered settlement service for bulk commodity spot clearing.
Per JRJ, Industrial Bank, a Fuzhou-based joint-stock commercial bank,...
Putin Signs Digital Ruble Law Allowing CBDC Payments in Russia
26.7.2023
President Vladimir Putin has signed into law a bill on the introduction of the digital ruble in the Russian Federation. The new legislation, which legalizes and regulates the use of Bank of Russia’s digital currency for payments and other transactions, will enter into force on Aug. 1. President...
Putin Signs Digital Ruble Law, Greenlighting Russia's Central Bank Digital Currency
25.7.2023
Russian President Vladimir Putin has officially signed a bill that will introduce a digital version of the country's national currency.
The move gives legal authority to the Bank of Russia, the country's central bank, to act as the platform operator for the digital ruble, according to an official...
Spanish Bank A&G Launches Crypto Investment Fund Offering
25.7.2023
The leading Spanish private bank A&G has launched a crypto investment fund offering, in a sign adoption is continuing to rise in the European nation.
Europa Press reported that A&G will launch an investment fund product after registering the fund’s brochure with the regulatory National Securities...
Putin Signs Digital Ruble Law Making a CBDC Possible in Russia
24.7.2023
The new law describes a legal framework for a central bank digital token
EU Stablecoin Issuers With Bank Assets in Reserve Will Get Extra Regulation, EBA Draft Says
24.7.2023
The EU agency is consulting on new MiCA rules that mean “significant” tokens are centrally supervised with extra capital requirements