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Big Brother: Digital Euro Will Substitute Banknotes and Bank Deposits
20.4.2025
The latest report from the European Central Bank predicts that the digital euro will replace a portion of the banknotes in circulation, fundamentally reshaping how Europeans use money. Bank deposits will also be impacted. Digital Euro to Reshape How Europeans Use Banknotes and Bank Deposits While...
Santander Bank Not Liable for Customer’s $750K Crypto Loss, Court Confirms
20.4.2025
A $750,000 crypto fraud lawsuit just hit a wall as the court ruled Santander had zero legal duty to stop authorized transactions, despite scam claims. Court Shuts Down $750K Crypto Lawsuit Against Santander Over Fraud Losses The Massachusetts Appeals Court, in an unpublished decision, affirmed...
‘Crypto is not communism’ — Exec slams BIS’ take on crypto
20.4.2025
The Bank for International Settlements’ (BIS) push to isolate crypto markets and its controversial recommendations on DeFi and stablecoins is “dangerous” for the entire financial system, warns the head of a blockchain investment firm.“Many of their recommendations...
‘Crypto is not communism’ — Exec slams BIS’ take on crypto
20.4.2025
The Bank for International Settlements’ (BIS) push to isolate crypto markets and its controversial recommendations on DeFi and stablecoins is “dangerous” for the entire financial system, warns the head of a blockchain investment firm.“Many of their recommendations...
Peter Schiff: Every Bank Will Fail as Recession Ignites Full-Scale Depression
20.4.2025
Peter Schiff warns the U.S. economy is unraveling fast, with soaring debt, rising inflation, and systemic banking risks pointing to a recession worse than the Great Depression. Peter Schiff Warns US Headed for Recession Deeper Than the Great Depression Economist and gold advocate Peter Schiff...
Kyrgyzstan’s President Signs Law to Establish Central Bank Digital Currency ‘Digital Som’
18.4.2025
President Sadyr Japarov of Kyrgyzstan has signed a constitutional law on Thursday amending the existing law on the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic, which was approved by the parliament on March 20, 2025. The primary aim of this constitutional law is to initiate a pilot project for a prototype...
Altcoins may rally in Q2 2025 thanks to improved regulations: Sygnum
18.4.2025
Altcoins may see a resurgence in the second quarter of 2025 as regulations for digital assets continue to improve, according to Swiss bank Sygnum.In its Q2 2025 investment outlook, Sygnum said the space has seen “drastically improved” regulations for crypto use cases, creating...
Powell: ‘We May Find Ourselves in a Challenging Scenario’ as Fed Weighs Tariff Uncertainty
16.4.2025
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the U.S. economy remains on solid footing despite slowing growth and lingering inflation, while warning that new trade policies could create uncertainty. Powell Channels Ferris Bueller: ‘Life Moves Pretty Fast’ as Fed Navigates Economic...
UAE Central Bank Approves Web3 Insurance Solutions
16.4.2025
The United Arab Emirates Central Bank has approved Web3 insurance solutions developed by Relm Insurance and Liva Insurance. Closing the Insurance Gap The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Central Bank has approved Web3 insurance solutions developed by Relm Insurance and Liva Insurance. The approved...
Xapo Bank Reports Record Bitcoin Trading Volume in Q1 2025
15.4.2025
Gibraltar-based Xapo Bank, a digital asset-friendly regulated bank, has announced that Bitcoin trading volume reached record highs in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 14.2% increase compared to the previous quarter. The surge in trading activity is attributed to strong Euro and USDC deposits...
Xapo Bank sees Bitcoin trading surge as wealthy investors bought the dip
15.4.2025
Gibraltar-based Xapo Bank, a private bank and Bitcoin custodian, reported a surge in Bitcoin trading volumes in the first quarter as its high-net-worth members scooped up Bitcoin amid market turbulence. Xapo Bank said that Q1 trading volume grew 14.2% compared to the Q4 2024, as the Bitcoin...
Xapo Bank sees Bitcoin trading surge as wealthy investors bought the dip
15.4.2025
Gibraltar-based Xapo Bank, a private bank and Bitcoin custodian, reported a surge in Bitcoin trading volumes in the first quarter as its high-net-worth members scooped up Bitcoin amid market turbulence. Xapo Bank said that Q1 trading volume grew 14.2% compared to Q4 2024, as the Bitcoin (BTC)...
FDIC Clears Crypto Runway With New Blockchain Policy Shift
11.4.2025
The FDIC has thrown open the gates to crypto innovation, scrapping key barriers and embracing blockchain with a push for regulatory clarity. FDIC Shifts Crypto Rules, Sets the Stage for Digital Asset Banking Boom Acting Chairman Travis Hill used his address at the American Bankers Association’s...
XRP Could Hit $12.5 Before President Trump's Term Ends: Standard Chartered
8.4.2025
XRP is uniquely positioned at the heart of of cross-border payments, the report said
BoE's Andrew Bailey Nominated to Lead G20-Crypto Supervisor FSB
8.4.2025
The G20 tasked the FSB with coordinating the delivery of a regulatory framework for crypto-assets
Latam Insights: Largest Latam Bank Mulls Stablecoin, Brazil Bans Retirement Funds From Investing in Crypto
7.4.2025
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of the most relevant crypto and economic news from Latin America over the past week. In this week’s edition, Itau reveals it is considering launching its own stablecoin, Brazil bans retirement funds from investing in crypto, and also champions local...
Wall Street Bleeds, US Banks Cleared for Crypto, and More — Week in Review
6.4.2025
Wall Street bleeds, US Banks cleared for crypto, SEC commissioner calls for 7 crypto reforms, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Wall Street shed $2.85 trillion in value amid growing recession fears, following Trump’s new tariffs. Meanwhile, over 5,000 U.S. banks are now cleared...
BTC, ETH, XRP Set For a Near-Term Bounce as Attention Turns to Rate Cuts
4.4.2025
Data shows markets are pricing in four rate cuts in 2025 — 0.25 bps each in June, July, September and December. Rate cuts occur when a central bank, like the Federal Reserve, lowers interest rates to stimulate economic growth by making borrowing cheaper
Brazil’s Largest Bank Itaú Unibanco Mulls Its Own Stablecoin
3.4.2025
The bank’s decision will depend on regulatory developments in Brazil and the success of stablecoin rollouts by U.S. financial institutions
Largest Bank in Brazil Mulls Stablecoin, Awaits Regulation
3.4.2025
Itaú Unibanco, the largest banking institution in Brazil, is considering the issuance of a stablecoin, cautiously hoping to learn from the experiences of American banks and the final stablecoin regulations in the country. Itaú Unibanco Talks in-House Stablecoin, Regulation in Brazil Banks from...