Search
Standard Chartered-Backed Blockchain Firm Partior Closes $60 Million Series B Round
14.7.2024
Blockchain firm Partior announced on July 12 that it had closed a $60 million Series B funding round led by Peak XV Partners. The investment will be used to enhance Partior’s capabilities, including intraday foreign exchange swaps, cross-currency repos, and just-in-time multi-bank payments. Partior...
Global Bond Market Alarm: 26 Countries Now Facing Inverted Yield Curves
13.7.2024
While the U.S. recently marked the longest period of inverted bond yields in history, surpassing two years, data indicates that a total of 26 countries now have an inverted yield curve. Investors and economists closely monitor yield curve inversions, as they have historically signaled an increased...
UK Law Commission sees no need for DAO-specific legal entity
12.7.2024
The UK Law Commission scoping paper suggested legal reforms for DAOs, a review of the Companies Act and international cooperation on AML and tax frameworks
UK Law Commission sees no need for DAO-specific legal entity
12.7.2024
The UK Law Commission scoping paper suggested legal reforms for DAOs, a review of the Companies Act and international cooperation on AML and tax frameworks
Crypto payment service Payeer hit with record $10M fine in Lithuania
10.7.2024
Payeer was fined approximately $10 million after it allegedly allowed transfers to sanctioned banks
Glassnode Report Says Bitcoin Market Structure Remains Strong Amid Steep Decline
10.7.2024
Bitcoin has experienced its steepest decline in the current cycle, trading over 26% below its all-time high (ATH), according to onchain analysis firm Glassnode. This contraction has significantly affected short-term holders, with over 2.8 million BTC now below their acquisition price. Bitcoin...
Cyprus calls for collective crackdown against crypto terror financing
10.7.2024
The alert serves as a reminder of the critical role financial professionals play as gatekeepers in the fight against financial crime
Tulip Siddiq Appointed as UK City Minister With Responsibity for Financial Services, Crypto
10.7.2024
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed Tulip Siddiq as the City Minister, a role that oversees financial services including crypto
Crypto for good: Why blockchain can bring financial inclusion worldwide
10.7.2024
John Wingate of BankSocial and Azeem Khan of Morph tell The Agenda podcast how crypto and blockchain can make the world a better, more equitable place
Multichain Foundation to pay $2.1M to Fantom for losses
9.7.2024
The High Court of Singapore ordered Multichain to compensate the Fantom Foundation after a $210 million hack, awarding $2.18 million in damages
Longest Yield Curve Inversion in US History Continues Past 2-Year Mark
8.7.2024
The 10-2 Year Treasury Yield Spread (I:102YTYS) has been inverted since July 7, 2022, marking the longest period of inversion in U.S. history at over two years, surpassing the previous record of 624 days set in 1978. An inverted yield curve occurs when short-term bonds yield more than their...
July Slump for Bitcoin: What Historical Trends Reveal About Upcoming Months
7.7.2024
Over the past 11 years, dating back to 2013, bitcoin has typically experienced positive performance in July, with five of those months seeing gains exceeding 16%. This year, however, July is shaping up to be negative. Historical data for August and September suggests a trend of underwhelming...
Taiwan central bank says no rush for CBDC launch
7.7.2024
The central bank mentioned handling government tenders through special purpose tokens to improve operational efficiency using smart contracts for bids and performance bonds
Taiwan central bank says no rush for CBDC launch
7.7.2024
The Central Bank of the Republic of China mentioned handling government tenders through special purpose tokens to improve operational efficiency using smart contracts for bids and performance bonds
UBS Executive Highlights AI’s Impact on Banking
6.7.2024
UBS is witnessing a transformative shift in client interactions driven by artificial intelligence, according to Sabine Keller-Busse, the head of the Swiss bank’s domestic business. Keller-Busse compared the change to how patients now approach doctors with self-diagnosed conditions. UBS Sees...
Nigerian central bank alleges unauthorized transactions by Binance
6.7.2024
In a Nigerian court on Friday, July 5, Binance's illegal operations were highlighted, with Central Bank official testifying on lack of necessary licenses and regulatory approval
US House may vote to overturn Biden's SAB 121 veto next week
6.7.2024
While the House and Senate already voted to overturn SAB 121, it will need a two-thirds majority vote from both chambers to invalidate Biden’s veto
Big Tech faces financial reckoning if human-level AI doesn’t happen soon
5.7.2024
Sequoia Capital says the industry needs to make up about $600 billion in profit before the current expenditure starts to make sense
Grayscale Ethereum Trust Hits Premium for First Time Since 2021
5.7.2024
Grayscale’s Ethereum Trust (ETHE) has shifted from a discount to a premium in its net asset value (NAV) for the first time since November 2021, as reported by ycharts.com metrics. This adjustment comes just before the expected debut of spot ether exchange-traded fund listings expected...
Crypto exchanges subject to EU Travel Rule in 6 months
5.7.2024
New EU regulations mandate crypto exchanges to comply with Travel Rule Guidelines, enhancing AML/CFT measures starting Dec. 30