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Chinese Banks Should Immediately Embrace Blockchain, Says Top Central Bank Official
Less than a week after President Xi Jinping’s iconic speech on blockchain technology, another top official from the Chinese government has openly endorsed decentralized distributed ledgers as the future of banking and financial institutions. дальше »
2019-10-29 11:07 | |
Cash Runs Dry at ATMs as Protests Escalate in Chile
There’s a lot of unrest in Chile right now as the country has seen massive protests against government manipulation and an escalation of financial problems. Local reports detail a few banking establishments have been burned after customers started having issues withdrawing cash from ATMs. дальше »
2019-10-27 00:45 | |
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 | |
An Original Korean Crypto Exchange And Wallet, Coinplug, Sees Renewed Interest From Major Banks
South Korea’s major local bank invested in the country’s earliest bitcoin exchanges, Coinplug. As per information, Coinplug has raised 7. 5 billion Won from KB Investment, a venture arm of KB Financial Group. дальше »
2019-10-25 19:08 | |
Is Bitcoin a Better Bet Against ‘Legal Crooks’?
Bitcoin has not had the best of weeks so far but its 8% slide is just a blip compared to what the US Federal Reserve has been doing recently. The central bank has ramped up its bailout or ‘repo’ scheme by injecting more money into the financial system. дальше »
2019-10-25 12:00 | |
Lebanese Protestors Gather at Central Bank as Financial Lockout Continues
Since the beginning of widespread protests in Lebanon last week, banks and lending institutions have remained closed, fueling fears of an impending nationwide cash crisis. Attempts to assuage the concerns of suffering individuals without money or options are not proving effective, as officials scramble to address the situation against a backdrop of alleged political embezzlement […] The post Lebanese Protestors Gather at Central Bank as Financial Lockout Continues appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-10-25 05:45 | |
The Fed Is Desperately Fighting Off Recession but There’s Nothing It Can Do to Stop It
To say that the Federal Reserve has been busy over the last few weeks would be a huge understatement. The central bank may be projecting an image of control. According to them, the financial markets are simply experiencing technical issues and seasonal bottlenecks such as quarterly tax payments. дальше »
2019-10-24 17:20 | |
Central bank digital currencies are inevitable: eToro’s Yoni Assia
The development of Central Bank Digital Currencies or CBDCs has picked up a lot of pace in 2019. After Libra’s announcement in June and the Bank of China revealing the apparent “completion” of its own centralized digital asset, attention was quickly drawn to other financial institutions. дальше »
2019-10-24 13:30 | |
ING Bank Fixes Security and Privacy Loophole in Corda Blockchain
ING Bank, a Dutch multinational banking and financial services corporation that has been exploring the potential of distributed ledger technology (DLT), has patched the security and privacy loopholes present in R3’s Corda blockchain platform by applying zero-knowledge proofs (ZKPs) to Corda’s notary service, according to reports on October 23, 2019. дальше »
2019-10-24 09:30 | |
Malaysia Regulator Approves International Crypto Exchange Luno
The strict financial regulator in Malaysia is trying to help the local fintech industry scale up and attract new investors. As part of that trend the Malaysia Securities Commission is recognizing the right of cryptocurrency exchanges such as Luno to serve local customers. дальше »
2019-10-23 14:00 | |
Bitcoin Potential Highlighted by Six Days of Lebanese Bank Closures
Banks in Lebanon have remained closed for the sixth consecutive day today. The restriction of access to banking facilities serves as yet another reminder of the power financial institutions can wield over a population and the importance of Bitcoin as a potential check to that power. дальше »
2019-10-22 21:51 | |
Credit Suisse Is Latest Bank to Charge Clients for Cash Deposits
In a normal world savers are expected to receive compensation for giving their money to the bank. Instead, due to negative interest rates, we are now seeing more financial institutions actually charging their clients for fiat cash deposits, with Credit Suisse the latest big bank to join in on this practice. дальше »
2019-10-23 19:30 | |
Banco Santander Transforming Madrid with DLT
Spanish bank Banco Santander has launched a $20 million bond on the blockchain. The financial institution has also partnered with the Madrid City Council to develop a blockchain-powered application that will enable citizens to pay transport fare from a unified platform, according to an EnterpriseTimes report on October 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-10-19 23:00 | |
Central Banks should get involved with digital currencies: PIIE’s Adam Posen
Central Bank Digital Currencies or CBDCs have been a hotly debated topic over the past few months. After Bank of China announced that its issued central currency was ready for launch, major financial institutions around the world have started discussing the issuance of their own virtual assets. дальше »
2019-10-19 21:30 | |
Ex-CFTC proposes blockchain-based dollar to save declining fiat
2019 marked the rise of another crypto-based experiment, as centralized financial institutions around the world started to contemplate the idea of a Central Bank Digital Currency [CBDC]. Bank of China was already ahead in this game, after announcing that their native CBDC was almost already, and in recent reports, Bank of Canada also entered the […] The post Ex-CFTC proposes blockchain-based dollar to save declining fiat appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »
2019-10-17 12:00 | |
Wales Plans Digital Currency Launch, BoE Governor Views Cryptocurrencies like Libra as Payment System Solutions
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has thrown his weight behind Facebook’s global cryptocurrency project dubbed Libra. The has opined that blockchain-based virtual currencies have the power tix the challenges associated with traditional payments systems, reports The Star on October 15, 2019. дальше »
2019-10-17 01:00 | |
Supreme Court of India Postpones Cryptocurrency Ban Hearing to November
The India Supreme Court has postponed a hearing regarding the Reserve Bank of India’s policy that bans financial institutions from giving services to crypto businesses
дальше »2019-10-16 19:46 | |
G20 Informed Stablecoins Could Pose Financial Stability Risk
The Financial Stability Board has informed the G20 finance ministers and central bank chiefs of the risks stablecoins could pose to financial stability. Unlike crypto assets which do not pose financial stability risk at this time, stablecoins could pose a host of challenges. дальше »
2019-10-16 13:05 | |
World Will Need Gold In Case of an Economic Meltdown, Dutch Central Bank Affirms
In case the financial world faces a total collapse, gold will become more important than fiat currencies, at least that is what the Dutch Central Bank affirmed recently. The bank has also affirmed that gold is the trust anchor of the financial system and that it can be used as collateral for starting over. Several […] дальше »
2019-10-15 01:36 | |
G7 Report Labels Stablecoins as Significant Risk
The growth in stablecoin usage has soared since late 2017, and this has regulators and government bodies across the world incredibly worried. A new report formulated by central bank officials of the G7, the IMF, and the Financial Stability Board, believe that global stablecoins pose a systemic threat to the global economy and monetary stability,Read MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-10-14 19:00 | |
U.S. Financial Watchdogs Draft Joint Statement on Cryptocurrency
Top financial regulators in the United States, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) have issued a joint statement reminding cryptocurrency market participants of their anti-money-laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing obligations under the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), reports EconoTimes on October 14,Read MoreRead More. дальше »
2019-10-14 17:00 | |
ING says bank-owned digital currencies are coming — and we’re all doomed
Whether you like it or not, central bank digital currencies are coming. We just don’t know when exactly. According to Dutch bank ING’s financial and banking experts, a “fully-fledged central bank digital currency is coming. дальше »
2019-10-14 12:54 | |
Dutch National Bank Says Gold Can Re-Start Economy in Case of Total Collapse
An article found on the De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) website has surprised many in the crypto space, with its bold claim that “If the entire system collapses, the gold stock provides a collateral to start over. дальше »
2019-10-13 12:18 | |
FATF Week to discuss stablecoin, virtual assets with IMF, UN, WB
Financial Action Task Force’s FATF week will see the representatives from 205 countries and jurisdictions around the world, the IMF, UN, World Bank, and other organizations discuss matters concerning the stablecoins and virtual assets and the risks associated with it. дальше »
2019-10-12 20:30 | |
Russian Central Bank Head Says “No Obvious Need” to Issue a National Cryptocurrency
Speaking at the Finopolis forum of innovative financial technologies, Elvira Nabiullina, Russian economist and head of the Central Bank of the country said the regulator doesn’t see a need to issue a national cryptocurrency, reported Russian News Agency, Tass. дальше »
2019-10-11 22:42 | |
Earnings Preview: Bank Stocks Will Steal the Show
Next week kicks off earnings season for the financial sector as bank stocks start to report. The banking industry is seen as a bright spot this earnings season, with analysts predicting that it will be one of four sectors to eek out earnings growth. дальше »
2019-10-13 22:30 | |
Bank of America (BoA) Completes Application Process for Their Ripple Product Manager
Bank of America (BoA) closes the application for “Treasury Product Manager” position, who will lead the development of a Ripple based blockchain solution. BoA’s Completes the Application Process According to the official post on LinkedIn, the financial giant may have found a suitable product manager to lead the team on the “development of cross-boarder payments […] дальше »
2019-10-10 19:26 | |
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 | |
Crypto Rewards: Four Ways To Earn Without Really Trying
Once upon a time, financial services didn’t need to offer much more than low fees and basic features. But now, most credit card issuers are enticing their customers with the promise that they’ll get a bit of money back. дальше »
2019-10-10 20:43 | |
Central bank says Libra must operate like a bank if it’s to launch in UK
The Bank of England‘s (BoE) Financial Policy Committee (FPC) has laid down a set of rules that Facebook‘s Libra and other cryptocurrencies must follow if they are to be launched in Britain. While some question if Facebook’s ‘cryptocurrency’ Libra will ever launch, the BoE‘s FPC did recognize its potential to becoming an “important payment system,” City AM reports. дальше »
2019-10-9 15:12 | |
“Use Bitcoin”: Swiss Government Narcs on 3.1M Foreign Bank Accounts
The Swiss government shares info on 3. 1 million foreign Swiss bank accounts with 75 partner states. Handelszeitung, a German-language Swiss weekly newspaper, reported Monday that the financial surveillance comprises some 7,500 financial institutions in the country, including banks, trusts and insurance companies. дальше »
2019-10-8 20:00 | |
Ripple exec reveals execution of 100,000 transactions in concert with Banco Santander
One of the world’s leading blockchain firms, Ripple’s payment technologies have been popular with many banks globally. One such bank is Banco Santander, which is one of the firm’s largest clients. дальше »
2019-10-8 19:30 | |
Major South Korean KB Kookmin Bank Adopts Blockchain Tech; Anticipating Digital Revolution
As the concept of blockchain becomes more and more widespread, many companies are roping it in to help with their internal processes. The institution stated that blockchain technology offers a multitude of benefits for the financial industry. дальше »
2019-10-8 17:39 | |
Economic Turmoil in Hong Kong Escalates as Colonial-Era Law Is Imposed
Colonial-era law has been imposed in Hong Kong causing the economic situation to degrade further, with empty ATMs and bank runs becoming a new norm. Protestors and non-protestors alike fear the martial law-like ERO (Emergency Regulations Ordinance) could eventually grind the city’s financial activity to an unprecedented halt. дальше »
2019-10-8 13:40 | |
Bitcoin could address the cash savings crisis in Hong Kong and India
With Hong Kong facing a shortage of cash due to defunct ATMs and the crash of PMC Bank in India leaving almost a million people without access to their accounts, Bitcoin could emerge as the savior of those facing financial crises. дальше »
2019-10-8 22:52 | |
CCN Removes Paid Posts From Gold-Focused Crypto Project Karatbars
Industry publication CCN has removed posts mentioning the gold-cryptocurrency project Karatbars, after it was revealed Florida’s financial regulators were investigating claims about establishing a ‘crypto bank’ in the state. дальше »
2019-10-7 17:28 | |
Turkish Government Freezes Over 3 Million Bank Accounts
Hundreds of thousands of businesses and individuals with tax obligations to the Turkish state have received foreclosure notices this week informing them about their frozen bank accounts. The government of Turkey, which is struggling with financial and economic problems under geopolitical pressure, is likely to push even more of its citizens towards cryptocurrencies with the […] The post Turkish Government Freezes Over 3 Million Bank Accounts appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-10-6 22:00 | |
Breaking Bitcoin: Another Mortgage Meltdown Will Prove The Case For Crypto
The subprime mortgage crisis triggered the global financial crisis that, in turn, triggered the bank bailouts and the quantitative easing cycle that followed to prop up a weakened U. S. and global economy. дальше »
2019-10-6 18:39 | |
iSTOX Security Token Platform Gets Funding From One Of Thailand’s Largest Investment Bank
iSTOX, a security token platform backed by the Singapore Exchange, have managed to raise their Series A funding. iSTOX has declined to give the exact amount, but the funding was provided by the Thai banking firm, the Kiatnakin Phatra Financial Group (KKP). дальше »
2019-10-5 18:14 | |
Facebook’s Libra, other stablecoins may disrupt financial stability, claims FSB’s Vice Chair
The commotion around Libra and other stablecoins has caught the attention of a lot of regulators from across the world. The idea of a virtual asset backed by a fiat currency to facilitate payments has taken flight among several mainstream financial institutions, including the likes of JPMorgan. дальше »
2019-10-5 23:30 | |
$1.2M seized from Bitcoin Ponzi stuck in frozen Indian bank account
Authorities in India have found themselves in a crypto-conundrum: they can’t access cryptocurrency seized from a Ponzi scheme because such transfers have been prohibited, reports Times of India. дальше »
2019-10-4 15:12 | |
China Merchants Bank International teams with Nervos for DApp development
China Merchants Bank International teams with Nervos for DApp development - CryptoNinjas China Merchants Bank International (CMBI), a wholly-owned Hong Kong subsidiary of China Merchants Bank, today announced that it is partnering with layered blockchain network Nervos to jointly develop and launch decentralized applications (DApps) for financial services. дальше »
2019-10-4 18:51 | |
China Merchants Bank Enters Blockchain Via Nervos Network
China Merchants Bank International (CMBI) has announced its entry into the blockchain ecosystem by partnering with Nervos, a layered blockchain network. CMBI is a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank, a major Chinese national bank headquartered in Shenzhen. дальше »
2019-10-3 16:30 | |
China Merchants Bank International Enters Blockchain Via Nervos Network
China Merchants Bank International (CMBI) has announced its entry into the blockchain ecosystem by partnering with Nervos, a layered blockchain network. CMBI is a wholly-owned subsidiary of China Merchants Bank, a major Chinese national bank headquartered in Shenzhen. дальше »
2019-10-8 16:30 | |
German Bank Predicts BTC at $90,000 After Next Halving
You wouldn’t expect a traditional financial institution to come up with a very optimistic forecast about the future of a cryptocurrency or an honest appraisal of its design. But Bayern LB, a lender based in the rich German province of Bavaria, has surprised the crypto community. дальше »
2019-10-3 03:55 | |