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National Bank of Ukraine is Looking at CBDCs for Retail Payments, Cross-Border Transactions, and Crypto Trading
30.11.2022
Ukraine is continuing the work on its digital hryvnia, or e-hryvnia, despite the ongoing aggression by Russia.
The National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) introduced a draft concept for its central bank digital currency (CBDC) on Monday this week. The statement said that the key purpose of e-hryvnia is...
Brazilian Chamber of Deputies Approves Bill Regulating Crypto Transactions
30.11.2022
The bill still requires the approval of the executive branch before it becomes law
Tokenized government bonds free up liquidity in traditional financial systems
28.11.2022
There are a number of benefits associated with tokenized government bonds, yet adoption may take time
Binance CEO explains 127K BTC transfer, points at proof-of-reserve audit
28.11.2022
A few weeks ago, Binance CEO declared that exchanges moving large amounts of crypto to prove their wallet address is not good news
Bank of Japan to Launch Digital Yen Pilot Program Next Year
26.11.2022
The Bank of Japan is preparing to run a test trial of its own central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yen, with help from three top banks and regional institutions. The pilot program, estimated to last two years, will focus on testing the currency via several transactions,...
10,000 Bitcoin Withdrawn From Wallet of Defunct Crypto Exchange Wex, Former BTC-e
26.11.2022
A large amount of cryptocurrency kept in a wallet associated with crypto exchange Wex, successor of the infamous trading platform run by alleged money launderer Alexander Vinnik, has moved for the first time since 2017. The 10,000 bitcoins in question, worth over $165 million, have been transferred...
UK bank Starling bans crypto-related purchases and deposits citing high risk
24.11.2022
Starling has banned its customers from purchasing cryptocurrencies with their bank cards or receiving transfers from crypto merchants
A Message from MaskEX
22.11.2022
PRESS RELEASE. Despite recent unfavourable market conditions, the MaskEX team wishes to thank its users for remaining loyal to the company. MaskEX aims to ensure that all transactions through the MaskEX website and app are secure and reliable. Additionally, the exchange guarantees the safety...
Bankrupt Crypto Exchange FTX Exploring Sales of Subsidiaries, CEO Reveals
22.11.2022
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX is exploring sales, recapitalizations, and other strategic transactions with respect to its solvent subsidiaries. The firm’s new CEO has instructed the FTX team “to prioritize the preservation of franchise value as best we can in these difficult...
Banks still show interest in digital assets and DeFi amid market chaos
18.11.2022
Traditional financial institutions continue to demonstrate use cases for digital asset support, along with DeFi capabilities, despite current market conditions
Bahamas Government May Have Directed 'Unauthorized' FTX Transactions, New Bankruptcy Filing Says
17.11.2022
The company says it has 'credible evidence' the Bahamas government directed unauthorized access to FTX systems after the company filed for bankruptcy in the U.S
DeFi Giant MakerDAO Speeds Up DAI Transactions and Withdrawals, Expands to Arbitrum, Osmosis
16.11.2022
MakerDAO’s new tech, Maker Teleport, enables users of the DAI stablecoin to circumvent Ethereum’s jam-prone base layer
Elliptic Analysis Says $477 Million Stolen From FTX, ‘Accounts Drainer’ Becomes 35th Largest ETH Holder
15.11.2022
Three days ago, on Nov. 11, 2022, it was reported that FTX’s wallets saw unusual activities and FTX Telegram channel admins stressed that FTX was “hacked.” The same day, the new FTX CEO John Ray confirmed there were “unauthorized transactions.” A report by...
Big Banks, NY Fed Start to Test Digital Tokens for 'Wholesale' Transactions
15.11.2022
A group of major banks have commenced a pilot project alongside the Federal Reserve Bank of New York to test the feasibility of using tokens representing digital dollars to improve how central bank money is settled between institutions
Huobi and Gate.io under fire for allegedly sharing snapshots using loaned funds
13.11.2022
A wallet address linked to the Huobi exchange was found transferring 10,000 ETH to Binance and OKX deposit wallets soon after releasing its asset snapshot
Crypto.com accidentally sends 320k ETH to Gate.io, recovers funds days after
13.11.2022
Crypto.com CEO confirmed the return of the funds and reassured the investors that new processes and features were implemented to prevent a reoccurrence
FTX CEO Confirms Reports of ‘Unauthorized Access to Certain Assets,’ Team Is ‘Coordinating With Law Enforcement’
12.11.2022
Following the reports that said FTX wallets were being drained and the FTX Telegram channel’s admins that detailed its possible malware might be present in FTX-related apps and websites, the company’s new CEO John Ray confirmed there were “unauthorized transactions.” The news was shared by...
Russia’s Digital Ruble Integrated Into Banking App
12.11.2022
VTB has become the first Russian bank to add the digital ruble to its mobile application. The integration is currently being tested with accounts set up for legal entities. Select customers will be granted access in the coming months and will be able to join the trials. VTB’s Mobile App to Support...
Latam Based Crypto Exchange Bitso Launches QR Payment Service for Tourists in Argentina
12.11.2022
Bitso, one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Latam, has launched a QR payments program geared towards travelers in Argentina. The service proposal seeks to ease the way in which travelers and tourists make payments in the country, using Bitso’s interoperable QR payment technology...
FTX Says It Moved Remaining Funds to Cold Wallets to "Mitigate Damage" After "Unauthorized Transactions"
12.11.2022