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Russia to Launch Digital Ruble Transactions With Real Users in August
27.7.2023
Banks taking part in the digital ruble pilot will begin testing transactions with actual clients in mid-August, according to a top executive of one of the financial institutions. The trials are set to start weeks after Russia adopted dedicated legislation for the introduction of its new digital...
Italy’s Central Bank Taps Polygon, Fireblocks DeFi Project to Help Institutions Dabble With Tokenized Assets
26.7.2023
The initiative aims to help Italian banks, asset managers and financial institutions, including the $1 trillion banking group Intesa Sanpaolo, experiment with decentralized finance and security tokens
Bitcoin ETFs Can ‘Act as a Gateway to Crypto for Many’ — Mintlayer CEO Enrico Rubboli
22.7.2023
According to Enrico Rubboli, the CEO of Mintlayer, Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can potentially act as “a gateway to crypto” for users who are likely to eventually show greater interest in the underlying asset. Rubboli argued that while bitcoin maximalists may view Blackrock...
BTC to Peak at $42K in 2023: Finder’s Bitcoin Price Predictions Report
21.7.2023
Bitcoin is expected to reach its peak at $42,000 in 2023, with an end-of-year price prediction of $38,000, according to Finder’s bitcoin price predictions report. The report, based on a survey of 29 industry specialists, reveals that 43% of panelists believe bitcoin is currently underpriced...
US law protects institutions and exposes retail investors — Rep. Torres
20.7.2023
New York Representative Ritchie Torres had an exclusive interview with Cointelegraph to discuss why retail investors are still at risk following the XRP court ruling
Egyptian and Nigerian Central Banks Sign Agreement to Deepen Cross-Border Regulation
20.7.2023
The central banks of Egypt and Nigeria have signed a fintech agreement to deepen the two institutions’ “cross-border regulatory collaboration” and information sharing. The London Institute of Banking & Finance, which also signed an MOU, will offer training programs, workshops...
Alchemy Pay: Exploring the Development and Trends of the Emerging Crypto Payment Industry with High Demand
19.7.2023
With traditional commercial institutions like Visa, Mastercard, Tesla, BNY Mellon, BlackRock, Gucci and countries such as El Salvador, Central African Republic constantly expanding in the cryptocurrency field, more and more investors are starting to look at cryptocurrency with new eyes. In 2022...
Tokenize Everything: Institutions Bet That Crypto’s Future Lies in the Real World
18.7.2023
Long one of crypto’s big ideas, tokenization may finally be ready for prime-time. Wall Street is diving in, creating tokens for a range of real-world assets. One advantage: relatively little regulatory scrutiny. Jeff Wilser reports
New York Federal Reserve and US Banks Complete Programmable Dollar CBDC Test
8.7.2023
The New York Federal Reserve and a group of financial institutions announced the successful conclusion of a proof-of-concept of the Regulated Liability Network (RLN), which contemplates the introduction of a dollar-based interbank central bank digital currency (CBDC). The test concluded that, using...
Saxo Bank Ordered to Liquidate Its Portfolio of Crypto Assets by Danish Financial Regulator
6.7.2023
According to a July 4, 2023 press release from the Danish Financial Supervisory Authority, Denmark’s Saxo Bank has been instructed to liquidate its holdings of cryptocurrency assets. The financial regulator maintains that Saxo Bank’s portfolio of crypto assets falls “outside...
Cboe Resubmits Spot Bitcoin ETF Filings With Coinbase as Surveillance-Sharing Partner Amid SEC Dissatisfaction
1.7.2023
In response to reports suggesting that the recent wave of spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) filed in recent weeks did not meet the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) standards, the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) has resubmitted four 19b-4 filings for these ETFs....
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...