Investment Giant Morgan Stanley Considers Providing Spot Bitcoin ETF Options For Clients

American multinational investment bank, Morgan Stanley is reportedly exploring the possibility of allowing its extensive brokers to recommend Spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to clients. Morgan Stanley To Recommend Spot Bitcoin ETFs Morgan Stanley is considering permitting its 15,000 brokers to advocate for customers to invest in Spot Bitcoin ETFs, according to two senior […] дальше »

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Morgan Stanley Moving to Start Bitcoin ETF Sales: Reports

Major bank Morgan Stanley may soon allow its 15,000 brokers to recommend Bitcoin ETFs to clients. The move could boost inflows and send a legitimizing signal to other financial institutions. дальше »

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Morgan Stanley brokers could soon pitch Bitcoin ETFs to clients, insiders say

Banking giant Morgan Stanley could soon allow its 15,000 brokers to pitch Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) to their customers. According to an AdvisorHub report citing executive sources, the bank has only offered these options on an unsolicited basis, meaning that… дальше »

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Russia pilots new system for tracing crypto-to-fiat links

Russia’s central bank and Rosfinmonitoring pilot a new system to trace connections between crypto transactions and fiat operations. The Bank of Russia alongside Rosfinmonitoring, the country’s main body for financial intelligence, is working on a platform to detect connections between… дальше »

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Bitcoin Will Still Hit $150,000 By Year-End Despite ETF Hype Dying Down — Standard Chartered

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Nigerian Crackdown Fake News? CBN Denies Crypto Accounts Freezing Circular

Recent reports informed of an alleged circular released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The document warned financial institutions that engaging with cryptocurrencies and facilitating operations for crypto exchanges was prohibited. дальше »

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How a Conservative German Bank Offering Crypto Makes Sense

Germany is a relatively conservative financial market, and landesbank are among its most conservative institutions. So what is the country’s largest landesbank doing launching crypto services? Noelle Acheson explains. дальше »

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Nigeria’s central bank denies reports on crypto account freezing

Nigeria’s central bank denies false claims made by crypto media, asserting that it didn’t mandate local banks to freeze accounts associated with unlicensed crypto exchanges. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it didn’t order local financial institutions to freeze… дальше »

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Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Faces 3 Years In Jail

Changpeng Zhao, the founder and CEO of Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, faces a sentencing recommendation of three years imprisonment from the US Department of Justice (DOJ). This follows his guilty plea last year to charges concerning severe lapses in the company’s anti-money laundering (AML) controls, as mandated by the US Bank Secrecy Act. […] дальше »

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Nigeria Intensifies Crypto Clampdown: Top Exchanges Under Scrutiny

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is intensifying its scrutiny of major cryptocurrency platforms, instructing financial institutions to monitor and report activities involving Bybit, KuCoin, OKX, and Binance. дальше »

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Nigeria’s Central Bank Deletes Then Reinstates Tweet Calling Crypto-Related Directive Fake

A directive circulating in Nigeria asked regulated financial institutions in Nigeria to identify persons or entities transacting in or operating with Bybit, KuCoin, OKX and Binance, but the nation's central bank denied its real, retracted the denial, and then reissued the denial on X. дальше »

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Nigeria Directs Entities to Identify Those Dealing Crypto With Bybit, KuCoin, OKX and Binance

The Central Bank of Nigeria issued a directive on Tuesday asking financial institutions to identify persons or entities transacting in or operating Bybit, KuCoin, OKX and Binance, according to contents of the letter seen by CoinDesk. дальше »

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Germany’s central bank says Eurosystem won’t be able to ‘identify people’ based on CBDC payments

Deutsche Bundesbank president Joachim Nagel reaffirmed Eurosystem’s inability to identify individuals through CBDC payments, highlighting minimal data visibility. The Eurosystem wouldn’t be able to identify people based on their payments with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), as it would see… дальше »

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Nigeria’s central bank forced to deny claims of crypto account freeze

The CBN, through the circular, also stated that regulated financial institutions dealing in crypto or facilitating payments for crypto exchanges are prohibited. дальше »

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Brazil’s digital bank Nubank allows withdrawals for Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana

Nubank, Brazil’s largest digital bank, is at the center of crypto news making headlines in the Latin America region today. On Tuesday, Nubank told its customers that they can now withdraw their crypto assets using the bank’s app. дальше »

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Ether ETFs Are Unlikely to Be Approved in May: Standard Chartered

The bank reiterated its year-end bitcoin and ether targets of $150,000 and $8,000, respectively. дальше »

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Standard Chartered Reaffirms $150,000 Bitcoin Price Target By Year-End

Geoff Kendrick, head of digital assets research at Standard Chartered, recently reiterated the bank’s ambitious Bitcoin price target of $150,000 by the end of this year, despite current market volatility and geopolitical tensions. дальше »

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Swiss Central Bank Urged to Add Bitcoin to Balance Sheet

A group of Bitcoin advocates in Switzerland are urging the country's central bank to add Bitcoin to its reserves. They aim to hold a referendum to amend the constitution to require Bitcoin reserves. дальше »

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Deutsche Bank: Цена биткоина после халвинга изменится не сразу

Эксперты крупнейшего по числу сотрудников и сумме активов финансового конгломерата Германии Deutsche Bank заявили, что после халвинга, состоявшегося 20 апреля, на рынке следует ожидать доминирование флэта. дальше »

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JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank expect no rally for Bitcoin, say halving priced in

Analysts from JPMorgan Chase & Co and Deutsche Bank AG say the upcoming halving is mostly priced in, shifting focus to how mining will be affected. JPMorgan Chase & Co and Deutsche Bank AG don’t expect big changes for Bitcoin’s… дальше »

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Crypto-Linked Money-Laundering Scheme Worth $230M Uncovered In Hong Kong

According to a South China Morning Post report, Hong Kong customs officers have apprehended three individuals in connection with a massive HK$1. 8 billion ($228 million) money-laundering operation that exploited a crypto platform and bank accounts associated with shell companies. дальше »

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Bitcoin Halving Partially Priced In With No Big Rally Expected Afterward: Deutsche Bank

Crypto prices are likely to stay high in anticipation of spot ether ETF approvals, central bank rate cuts, and regulatory changes, the report said. дальше »

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Биткоин может задержаться в фазе стагнации до весны 2025 года

Биткоин (BTC) может оставаться в узком ценовом диапазоне до марта 2025 года. С учетом сильной зависимости цифровой валюты от фондового рынка США активность BTC-трейдеров будет оставаться слабой, так как Bank of America прогнозирует снижение ставки ФРС только в марте будущего года. дальше »

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Bitcoin Likely to Drop After the Halving, JPMorgan Says

The bank’s analysis of open interest in bitcoin futures shows that the cryptocurrency is still considered overbought. дальше »

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New Zealand’s CBDC roadmap enters design consultation stage

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand opened a new consultation period on a central bank digital currency (CBDC) on April 17. The current stage of development seeks input on “high-level design options for digital cash. дальше »

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New Zealand’s central bank starts consultations on Bluetooth-friendly CBDC

New Zealand’s central bank has started exploration into launching a central bank digital currency, with ongoing investigation projected until approximately 2030. The Reserve Bank of New Zealand is now exploring the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) also… дальше »

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Market Shakeup: Bitcoin Takes A Hit As Fed Puts Rate Cuts On Hold

Bitcoin was one of the cryptocurrencies that reacted to Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s remarks during a panel discussion on Tuesday. Powell reiterated the central bank’s commitment to maintaining a restrained monetary policy, despite encouraging economic indicators. дальше »

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Israeli central bank official says digital payment methods have ‘eroded’ the role of cash

Andrew Abir, deputy governor of the Bank of Israel, recently said that traditional cash was once competitive with other payment methods, but its role has “eroded” because of technological limitations as finance becomes increasingly digital. дальше »

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Binance.US appoints ex-New York Fed chief as board director to boost compliance efforts

Embattled crypto platform Binance. US told CryptoSlate it appointed Martin C. Grant, a former New York Federal Reserve Bank Compliance Chief, to its Board to improve compliance efforts and restore users’ trust in its services. дальше »

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Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs Approved in Hong Kong, Germany's Major Federal Bank Embraces Crypto for Institutional Players: Crypto News Digest by U.Today

Take a look at the crypto industry's happenings with U.Today's news digest! дальше »

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U.S. Senator expresses CBDC concerns, supports Bitcoin

U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn highlighted the personal privacy and government surveillance risks of Central Bank Digital Currencies and Bitcoin. дальше »

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Binance.US Taps Former New York Fed Compliance Chief for Board Role

Binance.US added Martin Grant, a one-time New York Federal Reserve Bank official who spent 17 years as its chief compliance and ethics officer, to its board of directors. дальше »

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Trader Suggests Milea Moneda Has 10 Times More Profit Potential Than BONK and Terra Luna

TLDR Milei Moneda’s ($MEDA) presale is tipped for huge profits. BONK gets support from a digital bank. Meanwhile, another exchange concludes plans to burn Terra Classic (LUNC) tokens.  How can investors participate in the Milei Moneda presale? And how have these developments affected BONK’s and Terra Classic’s prices? Let’s find out! Economize Like Milei: Invest […] The post Trader Suggests Milea Moneda Has 10 Times More Profit Potential Than BONK and Terra Luna appeared first on CaptainAltcoin. дальше »

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Stablecoin regulation more likely this year following key discussions among lawmakers

Recent discussions between House leaders and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer may lead to action on stablecoin legislation during this summer’s session or in the year-end lame-duck session, according to investment bank TD Cowen. дальше »

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Germany's Major Federal Bank Embraces Crypto for Institutional Players: Details

Germany's largest federal bank has announced its plans to offer cryptocurrency custody services дальше »

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Germany’s largest federal state bank partners with Bitpanda

Germany’s LBBW bank and crypto exchange Bitpanda have announced a partnership. The federal bank will use Bitpanda’s technology to develop its own custody solution for crypto. Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW), Germany’s largest federal bank, has partnered with Austria-based crypto exchange Bitpanda as it looks to launch its crypto custody services. дальше »

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Fiji’s central bank warns against crypto investments

Fiji’s central bank has issued a warning against crypto investments promoted in the region, citing legal tender laws and potential penalties under local regulations. The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) has issued a public warning, cautioning users from investing in… дальше »

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Germany's Largest Federal Bank LBBW to Offer Crypto Custody Services With Bitpanda

LBBW will first offer crypto custody to corporate clients with a market launch planned for the second half of 2024. дальше »

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ADA Bulls Bank On $1 Price Eruption As Emurgo Teams Up With Tech Giant Huawei To Boost Cardano

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TD Bank Releases Commercial Explaining The Bitcoin Halving And Promotes ETFs

The commercial delves into the supply and demand dynamics of Bitcoin leading into its fourth halving. дальше »

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Urgent Stablecoin Regulation Needed, Global Financial Watchdog Says

In a bid to navigate the complex landscape of stablecoin regulation, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has sounded the alarm for urgent global oversight. The latest report from the BIS underscores the pressing need for a unified regulatory framework to address the significant regulatory fragmentation hindering the widespread adoption of stablecoins. Related Reading: Shiba […] дальше »

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Bitcoin’s dual nature: shifting between risk-on and risk-off amid market turbulence

Quick Take The latest US inflation data has surprised analysts, with headline inflation year-over-year (YoY) coming in at 3. 5% — 0. 1% above forecasts. The development is significant considering the Federal Reserve’s most aggressive hiking cycle in decades, according to Statista, which aimed to tame the rampant inflation that the central bank initially claimed was transitory. дальше »

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Russia’s central bank urges lawmakers to hasten crypto bill amid US sanctions

As sanctions bite, Bank of Russia’s Nabiullina calls for faster adoption of crypto laws that would enable international transactions in crypto and digital financial assets. Russian central bank governor Elvira Nabiullina has urged Russian lawmakers to fasten the approval of… дальше »

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Bitcoin’s Bullish Quarter Eases Consumer Skepticism: Deutsche Bank

While 40% of respondents to the German bank’s survey said bitcoin will thrive in the coming years, 38% said they expect the cryptocurrency to disappear. дальше »

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Deutsche Bank: 52% американцев считают криптовалюты важным классом активов 

Опрос Deutsche Bank среди 3600 потребителей из США показал возросший оптимизм в отношении криптовалюты и ее будущего принятия. Об этом сообщает Reuters. Согласно исследованию, 52% респондентов заявили, что цифровые активы станут «важным классом и методом денежных переводов» в будущем. дальше »

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Deutsche Bank customers see Bitcoin under $20,000 by year-end, survey shows

Deutsche Bank survey reveals a split view on Bitcoin, with one-third expecting a drop below $20,000 and 40% confident in its future. дальше »

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Bitcoin to $20,000? Deutsche Bank Survey Reveals Split on BTC Current Rally

Consumers recently surveyed by Deutsche Bank are divided over Bitcoin's staying power дальше »

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Swiss central bank sees no need for public CBDC as risks outweigh benefits

Swiss National Bank Chair Thomas Jordan says public central bank digital currency is unnecessary, suggests focusing on interbank trials. Switzerland is unlikely to introduce a public central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the near future, as risks associated with the… дальше »

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Swiss central bank sees no need for public CBDC as risks outweign benefits

Swiss National Bank Chair Thomas Jordan says public central bank digital currency is unnecessary, suggests focusing on interbank trials. Switzerland is unlikely to introduce a public central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the near future, as risks associated with the… дальше »

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Deutsche Bank: Только 10% пользователей верят в рост биткоина выше $75 000

Deutsche Bank провел опрос, в котором приняли участие более 3 600 клиентов банка из США, Великобритании и стран Евросоюза. По результатам опроса, всего 10% респондентов считают, что цена биткоина превысит $75 000 к концу 2024 года. дальше »

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