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BRICS Bank Issues First ZAR Bonds as It Looks to Use Local Currencies
18.8.2023
The New Development Bank (NDB), established by the BRICS bloc of emerging economies, has issued its first bonds denominated in South African rand (ZAR). The auction, which was closed on Tuesday, is part of the bank’s efforts to increase both fundraising and lending in local currencies. Development...
Federal Reserve issues enforcement action against FTX-linked US bank
17.8.2023
Moonstone Bank, which was since renamed Farmington State Bank, received roughly $11.5 from FTX’s sister firm Alameda Research through its holding company in 2022
FTX-Linked Farmington State Bank Slapped with Fed Enforcement Action
17.8.2023
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Colombia central bank recommends limiting CBDC holdings and spending
17.8.2023
Setting limits on CBDC transactions could be beneficial to issues related to user privacy and security, according to the central bank of Colombia
Singapore Announces Stablecoin Rules, MAS to Label Regulated Tokens
16.8.2023
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) unveiled regulations aimed at ensuring the value stability of each stablecoin regulated in the city-state. Under the new rules, issuers that want their fiat-pegged tokens to be labeled as “MAS-regulated” will have to meet certain requirements. Singapore...
US Congressman Warren Davidson: ‘Banning CBDC Is Essential to America’s Fintech Future’
16.8.2023
U.S. Congressman Warren Davidson has railed against central bank digital currencies (CBDC), stating that enacting a ban on these instruments is “essential” for the future of the fintech industry in America. Davidson explained that many people wrongly conflate cryptocurrencies with CBDC...
Silvergate CEO to depart amid ongoing liquidation and investor suits
16.8.2023
Silvergate is losing its CEO Alan Lane and two other top executives as part of an ongoing wind-down of the once crypto-friendly bank
Bank of America Assesses Significance of Paypal’s USD Stablecoin and Fednow System
16.8.2023
Bank of America has provided its analysis of Paypal’s U.S. dollar stablecoin and the Fednow payments system. The bank does not expect the widespread adoption of PYUSD to occur in the near future, noting that the introduction of Paypal’s stablecoin will not lead to “accelerated...
Singapore's Central Bank Releases Stablecoin Regulatory Framework
15.8.2023
Stablecoins must hold minimum base capital 1 million Singapore dollars ($740,000) and provide redemption within no more than five business days of a request
Libertarian Javier Milei Wins Argentine Primaries: Experts Weigh In on Dollarization as the Peso Fades
15.8.2023
Javier Milei, a libertarian politician, won the Argentine primaries with more than 30% of the total vote, causing experts to weigh in on the dollarization plans he has vowed to apply. Milei’s government plan contemplates reducing the political apparatus in Argentina and axing the central...
Singapore’s Central Bank Releases Regulatory Framework for Stablecoins
15.8.2023
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), the city-state’s de-facto central bank, announced its revised regulatory framework for stablecoins, aimed to “ensure a high degree of value stability for stablecoins regulated in Singapore.”...
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Singapore central bank says three business days is ‘timely transfer’ for stablecoins
15.8.2023
Redemptions of MAS-regulated single-currency stablecoins will have a longer grace period which is five business days despite some arguing that it should be done in real-time
Mbridge Project Has Observers Worried About Advances of the Digital Yuan
15.8.2023
The Mbridge project, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) international payment system, is starting to worry observers. Such a system, when completed, could ostensibly allow the digital yuan to reach more countries in trade settlements, chipping away at the world dominance of the U.S. dollar...
Goldman Sachs Expects Fed to Start Cutting Interest Rates in Q2 Next Year
15.8.2023
Goldman Sachs has predicted that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates in the second quarter of next year. The global investment bank’s economists also expect the Fed officials to forego hiking rates at their upcoming meeting. “We are penciling in 25 basis points of cuts...
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Set to Launch Gold-Backed Digital Token (GBDT) for Retail Use Following Successful Investor Interest
15.8.2023
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has announced its advanced plans to launch Gold-Backed Digital Token (GBDT) for retail purposes following its successful reception among investors, a success the Bank hailed as "commendable" in a recent report.
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Singapore central bank releases regulatory framework for stablecoins
15.8.2023
The framework outlines requirements for stablecoin issuers to meet to be deemed as regulated by the Monetary Authority of Singapore
Zimbabwe central bank close to introducing gold-backed digital tokens into retail
14.8.2023
Physical and digital gold tokens have been a big success as investments and an inflation hedge in Zimbabwe, which continues to face triple-digit inflation
Amid Gold’s Recent Slide, Experts Predict a Shining Future with Potential Highs Beyond $2,500 by 2024
13.8.2023
In recent times, gold and silver have faced a downtrend, with gold losing over 2% of its value in the past month and silver tumbling more than 5% against the U.S. dollar. Even amid gold’s rather uninspiring performance this last month, David Neuhauser, the founder of the investment company...
Bitcoin centralized by corporate giants should not be feared – Michael Saylor
13.8.2023
During a recent podcast interview, Saylor explained that Bitcoin being bought and centralized by corporations should not be feared, and outlined three main reasons driving the need for custodians
Zimbabwe Central Bank Says Gold-Backed Tokens Set to Be Used for ‘Transactional Purposes’
13.8.2023
The Zimbabwean central bank recently said it is close to rolling out gold-backed digital tokens “for transactional purposes.” According to the bank’s governor, the gold-backed digital tokens have already proven to be an effective monetary policy instrument. Central bank governor...