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European Commissioner Says Impact of SVB Collapse ‘Limited’ as Credit Suisse Drags Down Banking Stocks
17.3.2023
Silicon Valley Bank’s (SVB) collapse has had a “limited impact” on the European Union but authorities must still “stay alert” to events as they unfold, European Commissioner Mairead McGuinness has said. Despite McGuinness’ reassuring remarks, stocks of Europe’s largest...
Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $24.5K as European Banking Crisis Eases
16.3.2023
BTC has remained in a range between $24,200 and $25,200 over the past 24 hours. Investors are hoping the Federal Reserve relaxes its recent monetary hawkishness
On the Brink of a New Trend: Credit Suisse Receives 50 Billion Swiss Franc Bailout From Swiss National Bank
16.3.2023
Credit Suisse has experienced a loss of confidence in the financial institution’s health following a significant drop in its shares’ value this week. Over the past five days, Credit Suisse shares have fallen 24.34% against the U.S. dollar, eroding trust amid fears about the global...
Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Moves Briefly Back Above $25,000
16.3.2023
Bitcoin briefly moved back above $25,000 on Thursday, as markets rebounded from a volatile session the day prior. The potential collapse of Credit Suisse was somewhat averted, following an intervention from the Swiss National Bank, which has helped calm markets. Ethereum mostly consolidated...
Bitcoin returns to $25K as Credit Suisse bailout precedes EU rate hike move
16.3.2023
A day of important macroeconomic news both in the U.S. and Europe sees BTC price action circling the all-important $25,000 zone
US credit crunch means it’s time to buy gold and Bitcoin: Novogratz
16.3.2023
The Galaxy Digital CEO predicts tough times ahead for the U.S. economy, but continues to be bullish on crypto
Strategist Warns Credit Suisse Next to Collapse — Says ‘There’s a Run on the Bank’
16.3.2023
Market strategist Greg Foss has predicted that Credit Suisse will be the next major bank to collapse, citing capital trouble and a run on the bank. The Swiss banking giant has also identified “material weaknesses” in its financial reporting controls. Its shares plunged on Wednesday...
Bitcoin Slides Below $24.5K as European Banking Woes Spook Investors
15.3.2023
BTC dropped as low as $23,946 Wednesday midday before pulling back above the $24,000 mark. Equity markets also struggled on the Swiss banking giant news
Swiss National Bank says it would support credit Suisse if necessary
15.3.2023
Swiss regulators reaffirm the soundness of the Swiss financial system, following recent concerns about Credit Suisse
Price analysis 3/15: BTC, ETH, BNB, XRP, ADA, DOGE, MATIC, SOL, DOT, SHIB
15.3.2023
Credit Suisse has pulled the U.S. equities markets lower, but a positive sign is that Bitcoin and select altcoins are holding near their local highs
Bitcoin rejects at $25K as US PPI data meets Credit Suisse meltdown
15.3.2023
BTC price attempts to break towards the week's highs, but a charging U.S. dollar creates some serious friction for Bitcoin bulls
Moody’s Downgrades US Banking Sector to Negative After Collapse of Three Major Banks
14.3.2023
After the failure of three major U.S. banks last week, with two of them being the second and third largest banking failures in the country, Moody’s Investors Service has downgraded the rating of the U.S. banking system from “stable” to “negative.” As one of...
Study Shows QR and Digital Payments Continue Gaining Ground in Argentina
14.3.2023
A recent study made by Fiserv, a global payments company, shows that QR and digital wallets have grown significantly as payment options in Argentina. While credit card preference has stagnated, the use of cash for payments has decreased, with only 14% of the polled choosing to use it over other...
Silicon Valley Bank Faces Financial Woes as Stock Is Halted, Sells $21 Billion Bond Portfolio at a $1.8 Billion Loss
10.3.2023
On March 10, 2023, market observers are discussing the troubles Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) faces, as the firm’s stock slid more than 60% in the last 24 hours. SVB was forced to sell a $21 billion bond portfolio at a $1.8 billion loss. CEO Greg Becker insists that the financial institution...
Securities Platform DEFYCA to Release Tokenized Private Debt Protocol on Avalanche
9.3.2023
DEFYCA’s launch highlights the growing trend of bringing tokenized versions of traditional markets like debt to blockchains
Marathon Digital terminates credit facilities with Silvergate Bank
9.3.2023
The decision to end its loan facilities with Silvergate Bank follows a shift in Marathon’s long-term financial strategy to build liquidity
Bitcoin Miner Marathon Digital Terminates Credit Facility With Crypto Bank Silvergate
8.3.2023
The miner reduced its debt by $50 million and freed up about $75 million worth of bitcoin that was held as collateral
Bybit Halts US Dollar Deposits via Bank Transfer Due to Service ‘Outages’ From Partner
4.3.2023
On March 4, 2023, cryptocurrency exchange Bybit announced that it had suspended U.S. dollar deposits via bank transfer. Bybit cited “outages” from its partner as the reason for the suspension of USD deposits via bank transfers and the SWIFT network. Bybit Suspends USD Deposits, Wire...
HSBC, Nationwide Impose New Restrictions on Cryptocurrency Purchases in UK
3.3.2023
HSBC and Nationwide have imposed new restrictions on cryptocurrency purchases in the U.K. The two financial institutions cited a warning from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the British regulator overseeing the financial services industry, regarding the risks involved in purchasing...
UK banks HSBC, Nationwide to ban crypto purchases with credit cards: Report
2.3.2023
The banks join a growing list of financial institutions in the country tightening restrictions on digital assets