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Is Fednow the First Step Towards a Central Bank Digital Currency? Speculations Rise Ahead of Launch
30.6.2023
In recent days, there has been a buzz surrounding the upcoming debut of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s Fednow project, slated for July 1, 2023. The discussions surrounding this topic have sparked speculation about whether this marks the central bank’s inaugural foray into a central bank...
European Banks to Disclose Exposure to Crypto Assets
29.6.2023
Banks in the European Union will have to disclose their exposure to cryptocurrencies, EU institutions announced. The obligation will be introduced under a deal to implement globally agreed regulatory standards meant to improve the resilience of the financial institutions. Deal Reached to Finalize...
Robert Kennedy Jr Promises to Protect Your Right to Use and Hold Bitcoin as President
29.6.2023
U.S. presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (RFK Jr.) has promised to ensure that “your right to use and hold bitcoin is inviolable” if he is elected U.S. president. “Bitcoin is not only a bulwark against totalitarianism and the manipulation of our money supply, it points the way toward...
Ledger Unveils Tradelink: A Custodial Crypto Trading Platform Tailored for Institutions
28.6.2023
On June 28, the crypto hardware wallet manufacturer and security firm Ledger unveiled its latest offering, a digital currency exchange and custodial solution service, specifically tailored for institutions. The new service, known as Tradelink, has been heralded by Ledger as “the first open network...
Crypto Custody Firm Ledger Introduces Institutional-Grade Trading Network
28.6.2023
The network has a range of partner firms, including Crypto.com, Bitstamp, Huobi, Wintermute and Komainu
Nevada’s Financial Watchdog Seeks Receivership of Crypto Custodian Prime Trust Amidst Insolvency Concerns
28.6.2023
In a recent submission to the Eighth Judicial District Court in Las Vegas, the Nevada Financial Institutions Division has expressed its intention to take decisive action against the crypto custodian Prime Trust. The regulatory body seeks to not only shut down Prime Trust but also swiftly seize...
Bitcoin price surge will come from retail, not institutions: Fireblocks CEO
28.6.2023
Michael Shaulov believes that while recent Bitcoin ETF filings could see new institutional money flow to Bitcoin, that in itself didn't drive previous price surges
$27 trillion AUM is perched over Bitcoin and crypto: CoinShares CSO
27.6.2023
The top eight financial institutions with an interest in Bitcoin and crypto have a whopping $27 trillion in combined assets under management
Latam Insights — IMF States Latam’s CBDC Interest Rises, Lula Emphasizes Bretton Woods Institutions ‘No Longer Function’
26.6.2023
Welcome to Latam Insights, a compendium of Latin America’s most relevant crypto and economic news during the last week. In this issue, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) reports interest in central bank digital currencies (CBDC) in Latam and the Caribbean is picking up, Lula criticizes...
Uncertainty over digital assets traps institutions in 'supervisory void' — Fed Governor
25.6.2023
Lack of clarity on digital assets could have significant consequences for banks navigating higher interest rates, according to Fed Governor Michelle Bowman
BlackRock Executive: Knowing Who Counterparties Are Is Key to Engaging Institutions in DeFi
22.6.2023
BlackRock's views on KYC will likely carry weight in the ongoing struggle for regulation on the industry, given its ETF application
Custodia Bank Founder Caitlin Long: ‘The Fed Thinks Only Large Incumbents Should Service Crypto’
22.6.2023
Caitlin Long, the founder of Custodia Bank, has railed against the favoritism that the Federal Reserve and the institutions of the U.S. financial system are supposedly showing to incumbents. According to Long, regulators have applied double standards when permitting established financial...
What Winter? Institutions’ Crypto View Rosier Than You Think
16.6.2023
Nomura’s global survey shows that commitment to digital assets remains strong outside the U.S., offering a way forward for the sector, says Michael Casey
Investors want crypto, but not without TradFi backing: Nomura survey
16.6.2023
A Nomura Laser Digital survey has revealed the majority of institutional investors polled are still keen on crypto
Crypto Storage Firm Censo Offers Institutions Mobile Phone-Enabled Self Custody
12.6.2023
Censo is the latest in a crop of cheap, open-source options for organizations looking to store digital assets
AI Chatbots Weigh In: Is Bitcoin Poised to Become a Global Reserve Currency?
10.6.2023
While some people believe that bitcoin (BTC) could become a global reserve asset, others are skeptical. Rather than relying on human subjective valuations and biases, we conducted an experiment to let artificial intelligence (AI) determine whether bitcoin could become a global reserve currency....
Swift and Chainlink Will Test Connecting Over a Dozen Financial Institutions to Blockchain Networks
6.6.2023
In a new set of experiments Swift will collaborate with major financial market institutions like Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited (ANZ), BNP Paribas, BNY Mellon, Citi, Clearstream, Euroclear and Lloyds Banking Group
CZ Binance on Buying Banks to Fight Crypto Regulation Woes, Russian Banker Says CNY Likely to Dethrone USD, and More — Week in Review
4.6.2023
Changpeng Zhao, the CEO of Binance, doesn’t think buying a bank would solve the crypto industry’s troubles with traditional financial institutions, amid issues his own exchange currently faces in regions like Australia and Europe. In other news, the chairman of Russia’s...
Coinbase Derivatives Exchange to Launch Bitcoin and Ether Futures for Institutions
2.6.2023
Coinbase Derivatives Exchange, a CFTC-regulated derivatives trading platform, is launching institutional Bitcoin and Ether futures contract trading.
According to a June 1 announcement, this offering will commence on June 5, enabling institutional investors to manage risk and target attractive...
Crypto.com joins ranks of licensed payment institutions in Singapore
1.6.2023
Singapore's Crypto.com expands its regulatory achievements by securing MPI license for DPT services from MAS