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Cryptocurrency Purchases Soar in Brazil: $12.37 Billion Spent YTD
28.9.2024
According to data from the Central Bank of Brazil, purchases of cryptocurrency made abroad have soared this year, surpassing the numbers registered in 2023. These purchases, considered imports, have reached $12.37 billion year-to-date, exceeding the total crypto purchases of 2023. This indicates...
US ‘far behind’ on crypto, election no quick fix: Ripple APAC boss
20.9.2024
The United States is lagging behind crypto-friendly regions like Singapore and the UAE, but there’s still a chance it can catch up, says Ripple APAC MD Fiona Murray
Swift Unveils Plan to Integrate Digital Assets and Currencies Into Global Payment Network
15.9.2024
Swift has unveiled a plan to enable the movement of digital assets and currencies on its global payment network. The initiative aims to integrate regulated digital currencies into Swift’s platform, building on past experiments. “We’re paving the way towards real-world solutions that...
U.S. Consumers Say Crypto Is Here to Stay, Stablecoins Maybe Not: Deutsche Bank
12.9.2024
Sentiment is somewhat bearish about the near-term outlook for bitcoin, the bank's consumer survey showed
SEC ‘dug in’ on bank crypto custody rule as agency’s stance ‘unchanged’
10.9.2024
SEC chief accountant Paul Munter said agency staff views on a divisive rule curtailing banks from offering crypto custody services “remain unchanged.”
Moscow Exchange Opts out of Russia’s Crypto Trading Program
9.9.2024
The Moscow Exchange (MOEX), Russia’s largest securities marketplace, will not participate in an experimental program for cryptocurrency trading, as confirmed by Nikolai Trunichkin, head of digital projects at the exchange. This decision follows the Russian State Duma’s July approval of...
Russia Expands Digital Ruble Pilot With New Features: Widespread Use Expected in 2025
9.9.2024
Russia’s central bank is expanding its digital currency pilot program, involving 9,000 individuals and 1,200 companies. New features for the digital ruble, including payments via QR code, will be tested. Full-scale implementation is expected by late 2025. According to officials, demand...
Fed hits Texas bank with cease and desist over servicing crypto firms
5.9.2024
The US Federal Reserve said it identified “significant deficiencies” in the bank’s dealings with crypto clients and its risk management procedures.
Harris campaign’s alleged crypto reset questioned amid Fed's bank action
10.8.2024
Critics argue that the Fed’s actions represent a significant overreach and could stifle innovation in the rapidly growing cryptocurrency sector
Russia to Initiate Crypto Payments Internationally by Year-End, Central Bank Governor Says
31.7.2024
Russia plans to launch international cryptocurrency payments by the end of the year to counter Western sanctions, according to the governor of the Bank of Russia. The central bank is prepared to be flexible and is already discussing the conditions of this initiative with various ministries...
Russia Legalizes Crypto Mining and Brings an Experimental Regime
30.7.2024
Russia's lower house of the Federal Assembly, known as the State Duma, has passed two crypto-related laws on Tuesday, a Russia based policy expert told CoinDesk and Ria Novosti, Russia's state-owned domestic news agency reported
Bank of Italy to release crypto guidelines in ‘coming days’ — Governor
10.7.2024
Italy’s central bank will soon share how the country should apply the EU’s MiCA crypto laws, with its governor slamming Bitcoin and Ethereum as “unbacked” cryptocurrencies
Swiss Crypto Bank Amina Partners Pyth Network to Provide Accurate Price Feeds
9.7.2024
Swiss crypto bank Amina Bank has partnered with Pyth Network to provide more accurate price feeds for users. This collaboration brings Amina Bank closer to its goal of enhancing the user experience and accessibility of Web3 applications. The real-time price feeds allow Amina Bank to generate...
Taurus enhances Zand Bank’s crypto, tokenization services in UAE
4.7.2024
The Swiss crypto platform is expanding its stable of large financial institutions
Deutsche Bank and BitPanda join forces for real-time crypto payments
4.6.2024
The partnership with Deutsche Bank allows BitPanda to offer real-time inbound and outbound cash payments for German crypto traders using German International Bank Account Numbers (IBAN)
Singapore's DBS Bank holding $650M Ethereum? Nansen flags whale holdings
30.5.2024
Nansen believes the crypto wallet already earned $200 million by holding ETH
Ex-Kansas Bank CEO Pleads Guilty to Embezzling $47M in Crypto Scheme
24.5.2024
Now-failed Heartland Tri-State Bank CEO Shan Hanes squandered millions in cryptocurrency, leading to the bank’s failure in July 2023.
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Brazil Central Bank Crafting Crypto Regulation Plan, Expected by Year’s End
21.5.2024
Brazil's central bank unveiled a multi-phase plan to regulate crypto and virtual asset service providers on Monday. It aims to finalize the regulatory proposals by the end of this year.
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Cryptocurrency Imports in Brazil Break Records and Begin to Affect Trade Balances
8.5.2024
Purchases from foreign cryptocurrency exchanges, considered imports, have broken records in Brazil, putting some weight into the nation’s trade balance. During the last 12 months, cryptocurrency purchases reached $14.84 billion, after reaching $12.3 billion last year. Likewise, crypto imports...
Jerome Powell Clarifies: US Far From Introducing a Central Bank Digital Currency
8.3.2024
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs that the United States is far from adopting or even recommending the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), emphasizing a significant distance from such a possibility....