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NYDIG CEO: We’ll See an ‘Explosion’ in Bitcoin-Driven Financial Innovation in Banking & Insurance Sector Over the Next Year

Ross Stevens also revealed that he had a meeting with the heads of three of the world’s largest central banks about Bitcoin and inflation. He believes that we could see a central bank adopting the bitcoin standard or purchasing BTC as a reserve asset in the next 12 months. дальше »

2021-5-23 16:26


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Central Bank of Nigeria Official Reiterates Nigerian Residents Free to Trade Cryptos: Directive Only Applies to Banking Sector

A senior executive with Nigeria’s central bank, Adamu Lamtek, has reportedly denied that his institution had placed restrictions on the use of cryptocurrencies. Instead, Lamtek, who is the deputy governor responsible for corporates services at the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), says his organisation’s directive only applies to the banking sector. Prohibition Only Applies to […] дальше »

2021-3-21 16:45


Bank of Thailand Declares Terra-based Thai Baht Stablecoin THT Illegal & In Violation of Currency Act

The Bank of Thailand (BoT) has declared THT, a Baht-pegged stablecoin on Luna-powered Tera, in violation of the Currency Act of 1958, which gives the state exclusive authority to issue money. Pruettipong Srimachand, Assistant Governor of the Legal Group at the central bank, reported on the development around stablecoins in the private sector. дальше »

2021-3-18 19:31


Ireland’s Apex Bank Extends AML Guidelines to Cryptocurrency Sector; Stripping Ability to Trade Anonymously

There will be no more anonymous trading for cryptocurrency traders in Ireland as the country ushers in new regulations that would change the crypto landscape. Cryptocurrency firms now have to register with the central bank and institute anti-money laundering (AML) guidelines or close shop. дальше »

2021-3-18 17:24


Nigeria – The People Fight Back Against Central Bank Cryptocurrency Limitations

Nigeria’s central bank recently made headlines enforcing cryptocurrency restrictions on how the country’s banking sector works. Specifically, CBN reminded regulated financial institutions yesterday that a 2017 regulation prohibits them from facilitating cryptocurrency transactions or facilitating payments for exchanges. дальше »

2021-2-23 22:35


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China’s CBDC Could Be the Death Knell for Macau’s High Stakes Gambling Scene

Macau’s gambling industry already affected by the coronavirus could be in for another significant external stress in the form of China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC). The emergence of traceable digital yuan enforced by Beijing on the enclave may likely send shockwaves through the sector, forcing several high-rollers to take their money elsewhere. дальше »

2020-12-3 00:00


Lebanon to Launch a CBDC in 2021 to Boost Confidence In the Country’s Banking Sector

According to the country's central bank governor, Riad Salameh, Lebanon is set to debut its own Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) in 2021. Bloomberg, which reported on this development, cited a Lebanese state-run News Agency, noting that the Mediterranean island plans to make the paradigm shift due to transitioning to cashless networks and restoring confidence […] The post Lebanon to Launch a CBDC in 2021 to Boost Confidence In the Country’s Banking Sector first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide. дальше »

2020-11-12 22:35


US Fed Chair Jerome Powell Rules Out The Private Sector in Creation of a Digital Dollar

Jerome Powell, the U.S Fed Reserve Chairman, has said that private entities should not be part of the creation process of a digital dollar. Appearing before the House Financial Services Committee on June 17, the Fed Chair highlighted that monetary policy functions should be left to the central banks regardless of the operating ecosystems. On […] дальше »

2020-6-18 19:14


BIS Latest Report Discusses How Payment Are Evolving With Tokenization and CBDC’s

Bank of International Settlements (BIS) researchers focusing on the payments’ future, reveals their latest quarterly report released on Sunday. The paper has 138 pages and looks at what’s on the horizon in the financial sector, especially since tokenization, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and cross-border payments are starting to be more and more in trend. […] дальше »

2020-3-3 01:48


Largest Australian bitcoin exchange BTC Markets appoints new CEO

BTC Markets, the largest, most liquid Australian bitcoin exchange with 260,000 Australian customers trading more than AU$8 billion, today announced the appointment of Caroline Bowler as CEO. Interest is growing in the sector with the recent Reserve Bank of Australia announcement on their simulated trials of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). дальше »

2020-1-29 12:54


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Is Japan Entering the Central Bank Digital Currency Space Too?

Recent reports indicate that Japan might be moving towards launching its own CBDC, although uncertainty remains high due to reports that deny the decision. Japanese lawmakers might be moving in on the crypto space Ever since Facebook confirmed the rumors that it plans to launch its own cryptocurrency, lawmakers, regulators, and central banks around the world started taking the crypto sector a lot more seriously. дальше »

2020-1-24 14:32


Morocco Deploys the Blockchain Technology To Improve Its Financing Sector

Morocco is planning to boost its financial sector in the country through the deployment of blockchain technology. The Governor of the Central Bank of Morocco, Abdellatif Jouahri, announced during the Africa Blockchain Summit in Rabat that the country is in the process of applying technology to improve financial services. The implementation of this fintech project […] дальше »

2019-11-23 18:49


China Central Bank to Set Standards for 17 Fintech Categories, Including Blockchain

The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has an agenda to set industry standards across the financial sector, including blockchain, a senior official from the bank said on Wednesday.  Speaking at a meeting of the National Technical Committee, PBoC vice president Yifei Fan said the bank aims to better regulate new technologies applied across the financial […] дальше »

2019-11-22 09:00


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China’s Central Bank Promotes Blockchain Utility

China’s central bank and financial regulator, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) has endorsed the revolutionary distributed ledger technology (DLT). The apex bank has made it clear that blockchain tech has real use cases in the financial sector, as it significantly reduces the risks involved in trade finance, reports Reuters on November 6, 2019. дальше »

2019-11-7 14:00


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Hungarian Central Bank Reveals Fintech Strategy to Foster Financial Innovation

The central bank of Hungary, the MNB, has just published its first strategy on fintech. The plans aim to bring greater digitization to the domestic financial sector in the country. The report, titled ‘Financial Innovation and Stability,’ is the product of central bank collaboration with Hungarian companies working in the fintech industry. дальше »

2019-10-27 00:15


Bank Of England Spells Out UK’s Requirements for the Libra Coin Launch

United Kingdom’s central bank, Bank of England, has announced a raft of rules that Facebook’s Libra crypto must adhere to if it wishes to launch in UK. In its October Financial Policy and Summary released by the bank’s Financial Policy Committee, BoE stated that it discussed innovative explorations within the financial and payment sector. As […] дальше »

2019-10-10 23:09