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Nigeria's central bank not discouraging people from trading crypto, says governor
21.3.2021
The governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria has seemingly softened his stance on crypto for individuals, if not banks
Central Bank of Nigeria Official Reiterates Nigerian Residents Free to Trade Cryptos: Directive Only Applies to Banking Sector
21.3.2021
A senior executive with Nigeria’s central bank, Adamu Lamtek, has reportedly denied that his institution had placed restrictions on the use of cryptocurrencies. Instead, Lamtek, who is the deputy governor responsible for corporates services at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says...
Thai Central Bank Declares Baht-Pegged Stablecoin Illegal in Violation of Currency Law
21.3.2021
Thailand’s central bank has declared a stablecoin pegged to the Thai Baht illegal, citing violation of the country’s currency law. The Bank of Thailand (BOT) is currently working on a regulatory framework for stablecoins. Thailand Bans Baht-Pegged Stablecoin The Bank of Thailand,...
Citi Executive Says Bitcoin Will Do Well But Sees Better Investments in ‘Giant Unstoppable Trends’
20.3.2021
Citibank’s David Bailin believes that bitcoin will do well because of the level of interest from investors. While stating that the cryptocurrency can be part of a portfolio, the executive sees better investment opportunities than bitcoin in “giant unstoppable trends.” Bitcoin...
Next 2-3 Years 'Should Be a Turning Point for Bitcoin' - Deutsche Bank
19.3.2021
The next few years might prove crucial for bitcoin (BTC) that is "here to stay" but is not likely to be used as a means of payment, according to German multinational giant Deutsche Bank.
Bitcoin’s market capitalization of more than USD 1trn “makes it too important to ignore,” while large...
Bank of Thailand plans to regulate asset-backed stablecoins this year
19.3.2021
After issuing a warning against a Baht-pegged stablecoin produced by a South Korea-based firm, Thailand plans to introduce a series of regulations for stablecoins in 2021
Bitcoin is now ‘too important to ignore’, Deutsche Bank says
19.3.2021
Global banking giant Deutsche Bank expects governments to start regulating Bitcoin by the end of 2021
Air Bank a Moneta spouštějí bankovní identitu, Komerčka zatím problém nevyřešila
19.3.2021
Od včerejška se mohou ke službám eGovernmentu přihlašovat klienti dalších dvou finančních institucí. Bankovní identitu spustily Air Bank a Moneta Money Bank (zatím jen v „testovacím provozu“). Funkce nebude automaticky dostupná všem, banky ji aktivují postupně. U Air Bank lze proces
Bank of America claims it costs just $93 million to move Bitcoin’s price by 1%
19.3.2021
Bank of America strategists have estimated that it takes in-flows of just $93 million to move Bitcoin’s price by one percent
Bank of America Says the Only Good Reason for Holding Bitcoin Is ‘Sheer Price Appreciation’
19.3.2021
Bank of America sees no good reason to own bitcoin other than “sheer price appreciation.” The firm’s strategists found that the cryptocurrency’s “inflation hedging benefits are not particularly apparent.” Bank of America also claims that bitcoin does not offer...
[aktualita] Air Bank spustila bankovní identitu, klientům začne fungovat postupně
18.3.2021
Další česká banka oznámila spuštění bankovní identity (BankID). Po České spořitelně a ČSOB má BankID funkční také Air Bank. Klientům ale služba nabíhá postupně – banka totiž momentálně ověřuje jejich identity v základních registrech. „Spuštění bankovní identity pro klienty Air Bank je postupné...
Morgan Stanley Making 3 Bitcoin Funds Available to Clients
18.3.2021
One of the largest U.S. investment banks, Morgan Stanley, will be offering its wealth management clients access to bitcoin funds. Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan Chase, and Bank of America’s wealth management divisions do not currently allow their advisors to offer direct investment in bitcoin funds....
Thai Central Bank Sets A Precedent By Banning Baht-pegged Stablecoin
18.3.2021
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The Thai central bank, the Bank of Thailand, has taken the unprecedented step of banning a fiat baht-pegged stablecoin, claiming that it could undermine the Thai public’s confidence in the existing financial system.
The stablecoin in question is the THT, the brainchild...
Thailand’s central bank warns against ‘illegal’ THT stablecoin
18.3.2021
The Baht-pegged stablecoin produced by Terra has come under fire from Thai bankers
Bank of America analyst slams Bitcoin : Buying 1 BTC is ‘like owning 60 cars’
18.3.2021
It looks like 2017 called and wants its Bitcoin condemnation back, with a Bank of America analyst reheating some long standing criticisms of BTC for its clients
Inflation Concerns Supersede Covid-19: 220 Investors Managing $650B Say Economy’s Biggest Risk Is Inflation
17.3.2021
As mainstream media pundits like the Bloomberg economics editor Peter Coy tell Americans to “tune out the hyperinflation hype,” fund managers from a recent Bank of America survey who collectively manage $630 billion, believe inflation is the biggest risk to markets right now. Instead...
Bank of Japan governor says CBDC preparation can't wait until hour of need
16.3.2021
In fresh remarks, Bank of Japan Governor Kuroda Haruhiko said that experiments with a domestic central bank digital currency will begin in spring 2021
Mizuho Bank Survey Says $24 Billion in US Stimulus Checks May Be Used to Buy Bitcoin
16.3.2021
On March 15, 2021, Mizuho Securities Co., a firm wholly-owned subsidiary of Mizuho Financial Group, revealed the findings of a new survey that says a great deal of stimulus money will find its way into stock markets and the cryptocurrency economy. Participants in Mizuho’s survey made less...
India to have a ‘window’ for Bitcoin, says minister amid crypto ban FUD
15.3.2021
The Ministry of Finance of India continues to form a careful position on private cryptocurrencies
French Lawmaker Signs Petition to Allow Central Bank to Buy and Hold Bitcoin
14.3.2021
A French parliament member has signed a petition to amend the laws to enable the central bank of France to buy and hold bitcoin as well as other cryptocurrencies. The petition urges lawmakers to urgently consider the matter, warning that not owning bitcoin will put France “in a financially...