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State-owned German Bank Set to Introduce Blockchain-Backed Digital Bonds
8.5.2024
On May 6, the state-owned German bank KfW declared that it would issue its first digital bonds based on blockchain technology. This action represents a significant advancement in Germany's traditional banking institutions' adoption of blockchain technology.
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Ex-Digitex Futures Exchange CEO pleads guilty to violating Bank Secrecy Act
7.5.2024
U.S. authorities indicted former Digitex CEO Adam Todd in February for failure to implement and maintain an effective Anti-Money Laundering program at the exchange
Philosopher Yuval Noah Harari warns of AI’s risks in finance
7.5.2024
The bestselling author, philosopher and historian sees grim potential for AI to get out of control in the financial system
Hong Kong central bank forms community to explore assets tokenization
7.5.2024
Regulators like HKMA and SFC united with local private sector firms like HSBC and HashKey to support the market of tokenization in Hong Kong
Leading Colombian bank launches crypto exchange and peso stablecoin
7.5.2024
The Colombian bank behind the crypto exchange claimed the platform was created after nearly a decade of study and research
Swiss National Bank Chair Jordan Discusses Two Alternatives to Wholesale CBDC
7.5.2024
The Swiss National Bank is investigating alternative options to its wholesale CBDC, said Thomas Jordan, the bank's chairman of governing board.
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India’s Central Bank Working To Boost Retail CBDC Volume Through Offline Capability
7.5.2024
The Reserve Bank of India is reportedly working to expand the use of its Central Bank Digital Currency by actively developing an offline transfer capability.
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Australia Tax Office Sets Sights On Crypto Exchanges’ Client Data, Bank Details
7.5.2024
The Australian Tax Office is demanding annual transaction details from crypto exchanges in a move to tackle potential tax evasion. This crackdown aims to ensure investors correctly report their crypto gains and pay any capital gains taxes owed.
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Central banks must revise business model, embrace CBDCs — ECB member
6.5.2024
Bundesbank’s president Joachim Nagel urged central banks to revamp their business models and adopt digital currencies during the BIS Innovation Summit
Analysts: Gold Rush In China Is Propping Prices Up
6.5.2024
The interest and high demand for gold products in China is one of the factors that is propping the price of the precious metal up in international markets. Several analysts believe that the loss of confidence in traditional investment options in China, and the geopolitical factors and U.S....
Report Reveals Hundreds of US Banks at Risk of Failure Amid High Interest Rate Environment
3.5.2024
Following the dramatic bank failures last year and the recent collapse of Philadelphia’s Republic First Bank last week, an analysis by Klaros Group indicates that hundreds of U.S. banks are at risk of failure. The study reveals that smaller and regional banks are experiencing stress due...
Nigerian fintechs crack down on crypto, users face account blocks
3.5.2024
The CBN's attitude to crypto has been inconsistent in recent years and the crackdown contradicts a decision taken in 2021 to facilitate crypto account opening
MoonPay Expands Crypto Trading Options with Integration of PayPal Transactions
2.5.2024
The partnership enables users to buy and sell over 100 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin and Ethereum, using PayPal transfers via wallet, bank transfers, or debit cards.
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MoonPay expands crypto options with PayPal integration
2.5.2024
MoonPay users in the U.S. can now buy and sell 110 different cryptocurrencies using PayPal transfers via wallet, bank transfers or debit cards
Hong Kong’s ZA Bank to Roll Out Virtual Asset Retail Services as New Regulations Approach
2.5.2024
Hong Kong’s ZA Bank, a unit of China's ZhongAn Online P&C Insurance, is reportedly exploring ways to offer virtual asset-related services after new regulations for digital assets launch in June.
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Bitcoin Traders Target Test of $53,000 Support as BTC Price Predictions Remains Bearish Following Fed Meeting
2.5.2024
The Bitcoin (BTC) price is consolidating in the mid-$57,000s, down roughly 5% on the day, though up around 1.5% or $1,000 from earlier session lows as traders weigh the outlook for Fed rate cuts this year in wake of the latest policy announcement from the US central bank.
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India’s CBI Conducts Nationwide Search Operation in Crackdown on App-Based Crypto Investment Fraud
1.5.2024
The CBI in India has launched a nationwide search operation as part of an ongoing investigation into an app-based crypto fraudulent investment scheme.
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Nigeria restricts fintech onboarding to stop KYC-evading crypto investors
1.5.2024
Nigerian fintech firms OPay, Kuda Bank, Moniepoint and PalmPay were directed to pause the creation of new accounts amid an ongoing audit of their KYC processes
Nigeria Cryptocurrency Clampdown: Central Bank Directs Fintech Firms to Stop Opening New Accounts
1.5.2024
The Central Bank of Nigeria has directed four fintech companies to cease the creation of new accounts, citing their potential use by cryptocurrency traders. An executive from one of the affected fintech companies has associated the Central Bank’s directive with a current audit of the Know Your...
Physical version of gold-backed token replaces Zimbabwe dollar
30.4.2024
The country has struggled with an unstable currency for years, but now it will have one backed by reserves three times larger than its issuance