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UAE stablecoin issuer gets nod from central bank
14.10.2024
With Tether waiting in the wings, AED Stablecoin becomes the front-runner to launch the United Arab Emirates’ first regulated dirham-pegged token
TD Bank Makes History as First US Bank to Plead Guilty to Money Laundering Conspiracy
14.10.2024
TD Bank, one of the largest financial institutions in the U.S., has agreed to pay a record $3 billion penalty, the largest ever under the Bank Secrecy Act, after pleading guilty to felony charges. The bank is the largest in U.S. history to plead guilty to Bank Secrecy Act program failures and...
Brazillian Central Bank Invites New Participants to CBDC Pilot Program
14.10.2024
The Brazilian Central Bank is opening the drex CBDC pilot to new entrants, aiming to test more advanced use cases and privacy solutions for the project’s second phase. Thirteen use cases have been confirmed, including carbon credits, agricultural bonds, and foreign trade platforms. Brazilian...
US Share of World Economy Projected to Reach Historic Low
13.10.2024
The U.S. share of the global economy has fallen below 15% during President Joe Biden’s term, according to Sputnik’s analysis of World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) data. Once peaking at over 21% in 1999, the U.S. has seen a steady decline, with China now commanding a larger share...
Washington Investors Set to Reclaim Digital Currency in GS Partners Settlement
11.10.2024
After over a year of negotiations, the Washington State Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) has joined a multi-state settlement agreement with GS Partners. Accused of violations under Washington’s Securities Act, the case centers on GS Partners’ Metacertificates and a multi-level...
Ripple Launches ‘Bank-Grade’ Crypto Custody Solution
10.10.2024
Ripple has announced updates to Ripple Custody, enhancing its “bank-grade” custody technology. The latest features include a transaction screening service integration, additional hardware security module (HSM) options, and an XRPL integration for tokenizing Real World Assets (RWA)....
Ripple Expands Custody Business to Offer 'Bank-Grade' Service to Crypto Firms
10.10.2024
The new features could allow companies to tokenize and manage real-world assets (RWAs) as well as other cryptocurrencies on XRP Ledger
South Korean Upbit crypto exchange faces monopoly probe
10.10.2024
South Korea’s FSC will reportedly investigate Upbit’s relationship with its bank partner K-Bank amid the latter’s IPO, which is expected in late October
National Bank of Bahrain Launches Bitcoin Investment Product
10.10.2024
The National Bank of Bahrain has made a groundbreaking move by launching the first bitcoin-linked structured investment product in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC). This innovation, developed with ARP Digital, highlights Bahrain’s leadership in fintech while offering accredited investors...
Why $390 Billion in Bank Fines Show Crypto Isn’t the Problem
10.10.2024
Regulators have begun a very aggressive and intense regulatory supervision of cryptocurrencies, with an overwhelming consensus on the…
LatAm Bank Littio Ditches Ethereum for Avalanche as Demand for RWA Vaults Grows
9.10.2024
Avalanche's low transaction fees and consistency were cited as reasons for picking that chain
India's Crypto Discussion Paper on Hold Due to Other Priorities
9.10.2024
India's planned discussion paper outlining its policy stance on cryptocurrencies has been held up due to other priorities, two people familiar with the matter told CoinDesk
Nigeria Central Bank Governor Defends Naira Float Decision
8.10.2024
The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, emphasized the importance of the decision to float the naira, despite public criticism of the move. He stated that the disparity between official and parallel exchange rates encouraged arbitrage and speculation, eroding market...
Solana Is 'Richly Valued' Versus Ether, but Could Still Outperform If Trump Gets Elected: Standard Chartered
8.10.2024
The bank's analysts remained bullish on bitcoin and crypto in general no matter who wins the presidency in November
Tradias secures funding, BaFin license, eyes European expansion
8.10.2024
The Bankhaus Scheich subsidiary got its own BaFin license after using the parent company’s for several years
Tradias secures funding, BaFin license, eyes European expansion
8.10.2024
The Bankhaus Scheich subsidiary got its own BaFin license after using the parent company’s for several years
ECB official proposes unified European ledger for digital assets
7.10.2024
European Central Bank executive board member Piero Cipollone would like to see a sort of European union for digital assets
National Bank of Bahrain rolls out its first Bitcoin investment fund
7.10.2024
The Bitcoin investment fund is designed for institutional investors and will offer exposure to BTC gains capped at a predefined threshold, with 100% loss protection on the downside
National Bank of Bahrain Rolls Out Bitcoin Investment Fund
7.10.2024
The National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) has launched a new structured investment product tied to Bitcoin (BTC). It…
New York Regulator Hiring Blockchain Analyst to Tackle Crypto Crimes
7.10.2024
New York’s financial regulator has a job opening for a Virtual Currency Senior Blockchain Analytics Analyst. The permanent position focuses on preventing financial crimes such as money laundering and fraud by ensuring compliance in the growing virtual currency sector. The role involves using...