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Ugandan High Court Rules to Uphold Central Bank’s Crypto Prohibition
25.4.2023
A Judge of a High Court in Uganda recently dismissed an application which sought to quash a Bank of Uganda directive that barred licensed entities and individuals from facilitating crypto transactions. In his ruling, Justice Musa Ssekaana insisted that the central bank’s crypto prohibition...
US Treasury seeks to tighten nonbank rules following banking crisis
24.4.2023
Janet Yellen called for further regulation of nonbank institutions claiming they pose a systemic risk to U.S. financial stability
Russia to Work With Digital Currencies of Other Nations
23.4.2023
The platform developed for the digital ruble will be able to operate with different state-issued digital currencies, the Bank of Russia said. Mechanisms for interaction with digital coins minted by the central banks of other countries are already under development, the monetary authority unveiled....
Global Reserves Held in US Dollars Fell to Less Than 50% — Official States It Has Become a ‘Toxic’ Currency
22.4.2023
The percentage of reserves held in U.S. dollars by central banks has fallen to less than half of the global total of reserves, according to a note from Eurizon SLJ Asset Management. The note states that the recent sanctions enacted by the U.S. against the Bank of Russia have eroded trust in...
Metropolitan Commercial Bank Is Almost Done Exiting Crypto Business
20.4.2023
Metropolitan Commercial Bank is close to done with its exit from the cryptocurrency market with only $278.5 million in crypto-related deposits left, according to a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) from April 18
Foreign trade and pensions: What’s next for Russia’s CBDC project?
20.4.2023
The Russian digital ruble pilot launch was delayed until at least May, but the government still hopes to kick off the currency in 2024
Societe Generale launches euro-pegged stablecoin on Ethereum
20.4.2023
The EURCV stablecoin is only available to institutional investors onboarded by Societe Generale through its KYC and AML procedures
Central Banks Successfully Test DLT in Linking Financial Settlement Systems
19.4.2023
The experiment, called Project Meridian, shows it's possible to settle large synchronized transactions in central bank money, a report said
Hong Kong’s Banks Are Taking Lead on What e-HKD Will Look Like: Source
18.4.2023
At least one bank is leaning towards developing it on a permissioned blockchain
BoE Considers Limits on Stablecoin Payments as Parliament Debates New Crypto Rules
17.4.2023
The Bank of England plans on releasing a consultation proposal by the end of the year, Jon Cunliffe said at Innovate Finance’s annual global summit
Ripple-based MoneyTap adopted by three Japanese banks
17.4.2023
Japanese banks like Yamaguchi, Momiji and Kitakyushu now support the MoneyTap P2P remittance service based on RippleNet
China’s state-affiliated banks are on-boarding crypto companies in Hong Kong
17.4.2023
Chinese banks are opening bank accounts for regulated crypto companies, with several acting as a payment layer for these crypto platforms
Blockchain Association files further FOIA requests over banking closures
17.4.2023
The crypto advocacy group wants clarity on recent regulatory action against digital asset-friendly banks
CBDC Debate Heats Up: BIS Project Sparks Controversy Among Critics; Lynette Zang Warns of Dangers of CBDCs
16.4.2023
During the weekend, discussions about central bank digital currencies, or CBDCs, trended on social media as many people believe the idea will result in increased financial surveillance and a totalitarian monetary system. In a recent interview, Lynette Zang, the chief market analyst at ITM Trading...
The Fall of Medici Bank: Lessons on Fractional Reserve Banking From 15th Century Italy
16.4.2023
Amid the banking chaos of the 21st century, some are looking back more than 600 years ago, to the Medici Bank — one of the most powerful banks of its time. It established its business and became one of the most respected banks in Europe during its prime, and the prominent Italian family of bankers...
Blackrock CEO Expects Inflation to Persist, but No Major US Recession in 2023
15.4.2023
Blackrock’s CEO, Larry Fink, stated in an interview on Friday that he does not anticipate a “big recession” in the United States. However, he believes that “inflation is going to be stickier for longer.” In contrast to the U.S. central bank’s 2% goal, Fink predicts that...
Hong Kong’s Largest Virtual Bank Offers Crypto Conversion Services
15.4.2023
ZA Bank, Hong Kong’s biggest virtual-only lender, intends to expand its business into the region’s growing digital assets sector. The banking platform will offer crypto-to-fiat conversions and account services as the Chinese financial center is seeking to embrace the industry. ZA Bank to Provide...
Bitcoin Price Outlook for April: BTC Hits $31,000, What Next?
14.4.2023
At the halfway point of April, bitcoin has risen beyond the $31,000 point for the first time in ten months. This rise in bullish sentiment comes as global inflation continues to fall, with many expecting central banks to soon pivot from current policies of monetary tightening. Current Market Status...
C6 Bank’s Climate Tool to Track CO2 Emissions From Customer Transactions Prompts Debate on Future of Banking
14.4.2023
On April 13, a C6 Bank customer in Brazil shared screenshots of his online bank account, revealing that the financial institution was tracking CO2 emissions from his purchases and urging him to compensate monetarily. C6 Bank states that the new tool aims to inspire Brazilians to adopt more...
World's Most Influential Central Banks' Balance Sheets Look to Have Troughed
14.4.2023
The directional change suggests an end to the quantitative tightening that roiled cryptocurrencies last year