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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
Bundesbank Chief Warns on Risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies
3.6.2019
The head of Germany's central bank has said central bank digital currencies could destabilize financial systems and worsen bank runs
Brazilian Banks to Implement New HyperLedger-Powered Digital ID Platform
3.6.2019
Brazilian banks will be implementing a new standardized blockchain identity solution powered by Hyperledger Fabric, co-developed by IBM and the country’s central bank
Bahamas National Cryptocurrency Developer Says Startups Essential for Adoption
1.6.2019
The CEO of the firm developing the Bahamas’ central bank digital currency said that startups will be key to its adoption
Russia: Raiffeisen Bank Introduces Blockchain Platform for Corporate Settlements
31.5.2019
A Russian subsidiary of Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank International has introduced a blockchain platform for settlements by holding firms
A Crypto-Friendly Puerto Rico Bank Is Crowdfunding on Circle’s SeedInvest
31.5.2019
Arival Bank aims to serve crypto firms rejected by traditional banks and is crowdfunding $3 million on Circle's SeedInvest platform
Rwanda’s Central Bank Issues PSA on Alleged Cryptocurrency Get-Rich-Quick Scams
30.5.2019
Rwanda’s central bank has issued a warning about alleged ICO scams and crypto pyramid schemes targeting the country’s residence
Russia’s Largest Bank Halts Crypto Plans Due to Central Bank’s Negative Stance
30.5.2019
Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, has suspended its crypto-related plans due to the central bank’s negative stance on crypto
SoftBank’s Vision Fund Aims To Get $4 Billion Loan Against Its Stakes In Tech Companies
30.5.2019
As far as private equity funds for tech companies are concerned, there is nothing bigger than Japanese conglomerate SoftBank’s Vision Fund, which started with an incredible $100 billion in its coffers. Over the years, it has made some of the biggest investment in tech and owns significant stakes...
Philippine Bank RCBC Waiting For Regulatory Consent To Present Stablecoin On IBM Blockchain
30.5.2019
The most significant credit card issuing bank of Philippines is waiting for regulatory approval to issue Philippine Peso based digital coin on the newly launched blockchain of IBM. The blockchain of IBM is a real-time worldwide payment network, specially created for the financial institutions...
Bahamas Central Bank Enters Agreement to Deliver First National Digital Currency by 2020
29.5.2019
The Central Bank of the Bahamas will sign an official agreement tomorrow to develop its digital fiat currency system called “Project Sand Dollar”