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Major Chinese Bank Selling Bonds Worth $3 Billion for Bitcoin
11.11.2020
China Construction Bank, one of the “big four” banks in China, is selling $3 billion in bonds that can be paid for with bitcoin. The bonds will be listed on a regulated Malaysian digital asset exchange. Beijing-based China Construction Bank (CCB) is selling $3 billion in bonds...
Lebanon Preparing Central Bank Digital Currency for 2021 Rollout
10.11.2020
Central bankers hope the CBDC will help restore confidence in Lebanon's shaky banking sector
Lebanon to launch digital currency in face of economic and financial turmoil
10.11.2020
Lebanon's central bank governor says the country, whose lira has been in freefall, is preparing to launch a digital currency in 2021
Currency Depreciation to Blame for 7.2% Drop in Global Remittances: World Bank Supports Digital Remittances
10.11.2020
According to a new report, the depreciation of some currencies against the U.S. dollar is contributing to the declining international remittances. After touching an all-time high of $548 billion in 2019, the World Bank report now projects remittances to drop 7.2% in 2020 to $508 billion and...
UK drafting stablecoin regulations and researching a CBDC
10.11.2020
The United Kingdom has announced forthcoming regulatory proposals for stablecoins and ongoing research into CBDC
‘Dr Doom’ Nouriel Roubini Admits Bitcoin May Be a Store of Value, Sees Big Revolution in Central Bank Digital Currencies
9.11.2020
Economist Nouriel Roubini, also known as “Dr. Doom,” has admitted that bitcoin may be a store of value. Roubini sees a “big revolution” coming in the next three years due to central banks launching their own digital currencies. Nouriel Roubini Sees Store of Value in Bitcoin...
Binance.US Joins SEN, Silvergate’s 24/7 Crypto Trading Club
9.11.2020
Binance.US has joined the Silvergate Exchange Network (SEN), a 24/7 instant settlement network operated by Silvergate Bank
Blockchain Bites: Figure Files for Banking Charter, Cred for Bankruptcy
9.11.2020
Also: Ripple is opening a new office in Dubai and President-elect Joe Biden mulls two crypto-friendly potential cabinet picks
Debate Rages on Whether a Digital Dollar Will Unleash Inflation
9.11.2020
Some speculate that if the Fed implements a digital dollar, soaring inflation will soon follow
Norway Central Bank Official Says ‘No Acute Need’ to Introduce a Digital Currency
9.11.2020
The deputy governor of the Norges Bank said there's no urgent need for the nation to launch a digital krone in a speech Thursday
CBDC revolution is coming in 3 years, says Bitcoin naysayer Roubini
9.11.2020
The word “cryptocurrency” is a misnomer because it isn’t a currency, according to Roubini
Every Major Bank Will Have Exposure to Bitcoin, Says Renowned Fund Manager Bill Miller
9.11.2020
Veteran investor Bill Miller says that all major banks, investment banks, and high net worth firms will eventually have some exposure to bitcoin or something like it. He said that bitcoin’s staying power is getting better every day. Bill Miller’s Bullish Statements About Bitcoin...
Argentinian Central Bank to Lift Freeze on Bank Fee Increases: Sets the Ceiling for Future Hikes at 9%
8.11.2020
The Central Bank of the Argentine Republic says starting in January 2021, financial institutions will be able to increase the fees or commission they levy for services rendered. In its November 5 update, which effectively ends the February 19 freeze on any fee hikes, the central bank says such...
39 Firms Have Applied to Offer Crypto Services Under New Regulation, Says Dutch Central Bank
8.11.2020
Thirty-nine companies have applied for registration with the Dutch central bank to provide cryptocurrency services, the regulator told news.Bitcoin.com. They include crypto exchanges and custodial wallet providers. Dutch Central Bank Begins Registering Crypto Service Providers De Nederlandsche Bank...
Veteran Investor Bill Miller Says Every Major Investment Bank Will Own Bitcoin or Something Like It
7.11.2020
Following bitcoin purchases by MicroStrategy and Square, Miller said every major investment bank and high net worth firm will eventually have exposure to bitcoin or commodities like gold
Netherlands registers first consumer-facing crypto platform since AMLD5
6.11.2020
Everyday investors in the Netherlands can now invest in crypto, thanks to company's new registration
Only 4% of Norway uses cash as country evaluates CBDC, Norges Bank exec says
6.11.2020
Cash usage has declined in Norway since COVID-19, but physical currency also carries strengths that CBDCs may lack
Figure Technologies Applies for US National Bank Charter
6.11.2020
A charter would give the fintech national clearance for its blockchain-based financial services
Swiss Bank Sygnum Begins Storing Crypto With Taurus Group, Launches Staking Service
6.11.2020
The Switzerland-based bank Sygnum has announced this week that the fintech firm is now storing digital assets with the company Taurus Group. On Friday, the bank also revealed that the FINMA-approved firm’s clientele can purchase and stake XTZ by leveraging the Tezos network. Earlier this...
Russia's central bank says the pandemic has accelerated regulators' interest in CBDCs
6.11.2020
The pandemic-induced crisis is galvanizing new trends across all aspects of the global economy, including digital currencies