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Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon Believes Blockchain Is More Important Than Bitcoin
8.12.2021
David Solomon, CEO of Goldman Sachs, one of the leading banking institutions in the world, has stated his opinion on the bitcoin vs blockchain dilemma. To Solomon, bitcoin is not as important as the advancements in technology that implementing blockchain and other new ledger-based tools can bring...
Bank for International Settlements States True Decentralized Finance Is an ‘Illusion’
8.12.2021
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), a finance organization comprised of several central banks, has stated that while the objective of decentralized finance is to move control of financial tools away from current financial institutions, it just provides an ‘illusion’ of doing...
Binance Smart Chain Partners With Animoca Brands in $200 Million Crypto Gaming Incubation Fund
7.12.2021
Binance Smart Chain, one of the leading smart contract platforms in the blockchain market, has partnered with Animoca Brands, operator and investor of several NFT based games, to launch a joint $200 million gamefi (financialization of gaming) incubation program. The two institutions will invest...
Over 80% of African Users on Mineplex Reportedly Interested in Buying Goods With Staked Crypto
5.12.2021
A report says over 80% of African users on the Mineplex marketplace have shown an interest in the platform’s commodity staking program since launch. Zero Fee Alternative According to a recent study, over 80% of African users have taken part in the commodity staking program since its launch...
Crypto.com and Silvergate enable institutions to buy and sell crypto with USD
30.11.2021
Silvergate is a major crypto bank known for assisting the launch of El Salvador’s crypto wallet Chivo
Nigerian Central Bank Wants Financial Institutions to Develop Products Based on Its CBDC
29.11.2021
The Central Bank of Nigeria has said it wants players in the country’s payment industry to develop and help introduce products based on its central bank digital currency, the e-naira. Central Bank Open to Suggestions In its bid to deepen the adoption of the e-naira, the Central Bank...
Nigerian Crypto and Blockchain Advocacy Group: Freezing or Closure of Bank Accounts Not Supported by Law
23.11.2021
The Blockchain Industry Coordinating Committee of Nigeria (BICCON), has said it is not lawful for Nigerian financial institutions to arbitrarily freeze or close bank accounts belonging to individuals or entities accused of trading cryptocurrency. Affected Crypto Entities Told to Seek Legal Advice...
Southeast Asian financial institutions turn to the Ethereum blockchain
22.11.2021
Is Ethereum the blockchain of choice for financial institutions in Southeast Asia, or will companies seek alternatives due to limitations?
Crypto Investment Trends in 2022: Brace for More Institutions and Meme Manias
21.11.2021
2021 has been a record year for the crypto market, which has institutional and retail investors alike to thank for its growth. While these two categories of investors have diverged in their trading behaviors, they’ve both entered the market in seemingly high numbers, helping to push a whole range...
Microstrategy CEO Discusses Bitcoin Becoming $100 Trillion Asset Class — Says BTC Will Grow 100X
21.11.2021
The CEO of Microstrategy says that bitcoin will emerge as a $100 trillion asset class and will grow 100X from where it is today. He said the cryptocurrency is winning against gold as a store of value and he is not worried about regulation. “I’m not at all troubled with the regulations...
IMF Says Nigerian CBDC Drawing Global Interest, Warns of Associated Risks
18.11.2021
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged that the recently launched Nigerian central bank digital currency (CBDC) is attracting interest from many institutions globally, including central banks. Still, the fund warns that the CBDC carries risks for monetary policy implementation...
CoinFLEX’s Stablecoin flexUSD Now Available to Hundreds of Financial Institutions With Copper ClearLoop Integration
15.11.2021
PRESS RELEASE. SEYCHELLES, 15 November 2021 – CoinFLEX, leading crypto exchange and yield platform, has partnered with Copper.co, a global digital asset custodian and trading solutions provider by integrating with their ClearLoop instant settlement trading network. The partnership expands...
Report: Traditional Banks in Africa Hold Trust Advantage Over Fintechs
13.11.2021
A recent report by CR2 on Africa’s fintech transformation suggests traditional financial institutions can still be a part of the fintech financial revolution if they leverage one of their most significant assets: client trust. Partnerships Between Banks and Fintechs The report urges...
DCG Mining Subsidiary Foundry Launches Range of Services for 20 Crypto Staking Networks
11.11.2021
Foundry, the Digital Currency Group (DCG) subsidiary and cryptocurrency mining and consulting firm from Rochester, New York announced the launch of a new platform on Wednesday called Foundry Staking. The company says the product currently supports 20 blockchain networks and will provide digital...
If Stablecoins Are Going to Be Regulated Like Banks, They Should Enjoy All the Benefits
11.11.2021
The U.S. Treasury Department proposed regulating stablecoin issuers as banking institutions, which may be a great idea if stablecoin issuers are offered the same privileges as regulated banks. US Treasury Department Report: Stablecoins Regulation Is Urgently Needed The rise of stablecoins within...
NYDFS-licensed Standard Custody brings Solana staking to institutions
10.11.2021
In addition to Bitcoin and Ether, institutional investors are looking to broaden their exposure to emerging projects such as SOL
These publicly traded firms are pulling institutions into crypto
9.11.2021
With increasing institutional capital flow into the crypto markets, publicly listed digital asset companies offer the best crypto gateway to institutional investors
Digital Euro Should Be Attractive But Not ‘Too Successful,’ ECB’s Panetta Says
7.11.2021
The digital euro should be an attractive means of payment but its design should prevent it from becoming so successful as a store of value that it threatens banks and private money, according to Fabio Panetta, a high-ranking executive at the European Central Bank. Panetta stressed that both this...
Russian Government to Track Crypto Transactions With Help From Anti-Drug Organization
4.11.2021
Russian institutions have responded to a call from а public movement for joint efforts to identify cryptocurrency transfers related to drug trade. The anti-drug organization, Stopnarkotik, recently asked the interior ministry and the central bank to investigate alleged connections between...
DeFi, CeFi and institutions: AscendEX’s $50M raise highlights ambitions beyond exchange business
3.11.2021
Polychain Capital, Hack VC, Jump Capital and Alameda Research are just some of the big names behind AscendEX’s $50 million Series B