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Philippines’ Central Bank Will Continue to Closely Monitor Crypto, Citing Terror Financing
11.6.2019
The governor of the Philippines’ central bank has warned against crypto-enabled terrorism financing and said the institution will continue to surveil their use in the country
Philippines Central Bank Warns on Risks of Growing Cryptocurrency Use
11.6.2019
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas will continue to regulate cryptocurrency use in the country, senior officials have said
Bank to Basics: USC Project Seeks to Disrupt Traditional Wholesale Banking
10.6.2019
The USC project is set to have a big impact on wholesale banking: “We didn’t know if the characteristics were possible. The funding signals that it is possible”
G20 Starts Crypto Discussions – A Look at Global Standards
9.6.2019
Finance ministers and central bank governors from the G20 countries have gathered this weekend for a two-day meeting ahead of the G20 summit, and cryptocurrency is among the topics of discussion. Global standard-setting bodies have submitted their policies and provided tools to help the member...
Reserve Bank of India Denies Involvement in Draft Bill to Ban Cryptocurrencies
7.6.2019
India is embroiled in rumors of a cryptocurrency ban that would have made cryptocurrency mining, trading, and ownership illegal
Russia’s Largest Bank Confirms It Will Not Develop Crypto-Related Services
7.6.2019
The CEO of Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, officially confirmed that bank will not develop any crypto-related services
Thailand’s Largest Commercial Bank Retracts Tweet Indicating Plans to Use Ripple’s XRP
7.6.2019
Siam Commercial Bank, Thailand’s largest commercial bank, has denied it plans to start using Ripple’s XRP token, contrary to earlier indications
Ethereum Price Analysis: Ethereum Start-ups Team to Give Bank Account-like Protection to ETH Coins
7.6.2019
Two Ethereum start-ups join hands to develop bank account-like protection for ETH coins. The bullish medium-term places the coin at $500 target. Cryptocurrencies have traveled a long distance since the inception in the effort to replace the conventional banking and financial system. But the...
In a World Where Central Planners Push Debt, Cryptocurrencies Look Better Every Day
6.6.2019
Economists have been predicting a worldwide recession which could pose a risk to financial stability throughout various countries. Fear of an economic downturn has caused the central bank of Australia to cut interests rates on Tuesday and both the U.S. Federal Reserve and the Reserve Bank of India...
Egypt Lays Out Path for a Crypto Future With Draft Law
6.6.2019
First crypto law in Egypt is anticipated this year, but what made the country call off the ban and welcome the new technology?
Reserve Bank of India Denies Knowledge, Involvement in Draft Bill to Ban Crypto Entirely
6.6.2019
The Reserve Bank of India has denied having any knowledge or involvement in a draft government bill that would ban cryptocurrencies
India’s Central Bank Denies Knowledge of Bill to Ban Cryptocurrencies
6.6.2019
India’s crypto regulation is reportedly ready and there has been much speculation about what it contains. An Indian lawyer has gotten some answers from the Reserve Bank of India about a bill allegedly seeking to ban cryptocurrencies. Surprisingly, the central bank claims that it does not have...
Global Outlook Cut Down To Decade Low By World Bank As Trade Nosedives
5.6.2019
The trading sentiment at a global level has been at one of its lowest ebbs for quite some time, and perhaps the primary trigger for that has been trading war between the United States and China. When the two biggest economies in the world are involved in a trade war, then it is certain...
Think Tank Tells Swiss National Bank to Launch Swiss Franc Token, Embrace DLT
4.6.2019
Switzerland’s national bank should work with big industry players to develop a Swiss franc token, a think tank says
Judgment Delivered in Favor of a Crypto Exchange in Israeli Supreme Court
4.6.2019
The Highest court of Israel has stated on 3rd June that bank Leumi cannot stop digital currency exchange Bits of Gold on the regulatory grounds to have an account as reported. Previously in 2018, the court had declared a temporary injection forbidding the major bank of the country from supporting...
Crypto Exchange Bits Of Gold Wins Supreme Court Battle Over Bank Block
4.6.2019
Cryptocurrency exchange Bits of Gold has won a notable legal victory over an Israeli bank in its bid to keep access to banking services
Israeli Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Cryptocurrency Exchange in Bank Dispute
4.6.2019
Israeli bank cannot ban a crypto exchange’s account on the grounds of regulatory concerns, says supreme court judge
Israeli Supreme Court Stops Bank From Closing Crypto Exchange’s Account
3.6.2019
In February 2018, the Supreme Court of Israel issued a temporary injunction order forbidding a major bank in the country from halting the activity of a local cryptocurrency exchange. Now the bank has been forced to accept that the company’s account will remain open indefinitely. Also Read:...
Brazilian State-Owned Bank Funds Documentary via Its Own Ethereum-Based Token
3.6.2019
Brazilian state-owned bank BNDES will finance a documentary using its own real-pegged stablecoin
BitMEX Ventures Invests in Crypto Exchange Licensed by Philippines Central Bank
3.6.2019
BitMEX Ventures has invested in a crypto exchange licensed by the central bank of the Philippines