Federal Reserve Hikes Rates Up by 25 Basis Points Despite Banking Turmoil

Despite Silicon Valley Banks implosion, the Federal Reserve has elected to keep tightening monetary conditions in the United States. 4.75% to 5% range The Federal Reserve is pushing on in... дальше »

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Is it Bitcoin’s time to Shine, as the Banking System Falters?

Bitcoin's price action this week provides a clear market signal that Bitcoin is decoupling from other assets. Is Bitcoin, for the first time, acting as a safe haven asset in response to the traditional banking system and in response to a globally fraught central bank monetary policy? дальше »

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Fed Swells Its Balance Sheet by $300 Billion in Wake of Crisis, All Monetary Tightening Efforts in Vain?

Coinspeaker Fed Swells Its Balance Sheet by $300 Billion in Wake of Crisis, All Monetary Tightening Efforts in Vain? As the Fed intervenes in order to prevent a crisis in the US banking system, analysts answer whether the Fed has chosen to pivot from its quantitative tightening measures. дальше »

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Bitcoin Holds Steady Above $24.5K as European Banking Crisis Eases

BTC has remained in a range between $24,200 and $25,200 over the past 24 hours. Investors are hoping the Federal Reserve relaxes its recent monetary hawkishness. дальше »

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What Coinbase's move to Singapore means for U.S. banking systems

Coinbase enters the Singapore market through strategic partnership with Standard Chartered. The launch was flagged off through regulatory approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore. дальше »

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SWIFT moves to next phase of CBDC testing after positive results

According to a recent survey by the OMFIF Digital Monetary Institute that was cited by SWIFT, 24% of central banks will introduce a CBDC within the next couple of years. дальше »

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Is the IMF shutting the door prematurely on Bitcoin as legal tender?

Should the International Monetary Fund leave the door open for developing countries struggling with inflation? “Bitcoin was made for the Global South.” дальше »

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Monetary policy of cryptocurrencies, explained

Monetary policy for cryptocurrencies is a game-changer — with fixed supplies and decentralized control, they challenge traditional monetary policy tools. дальше »

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Most Americans Optimistic About Bitcoin And Crypto, Frustrated By Current Monetary System: Survey

Most Americans would like to see their monetary system change, according to a study conducted on behalf of Coinbase. дальше »

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IMF leans towards crypto regulation over just outlawing it

Kristalina Georgieva, managing director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), stated that the monetary body prefers regulating crypto assets over a complete prohibition at the recent G20 finance ministers’ meeting in Bengaluru, India. дальше »

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India Crypto Regulation Talks Garner Support From Major Stakeholders

India's attempt to regulate cryptocurrencies has gained support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the United States. The post India Crypto Regulation Talks Garner Support From Major Stakeholders appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Global Crypto Rules to Be Based on Coming FSB and IMF Synthesis Paper, India Says After G20 Meetings

Going forward, the basis of global crypto rules will be formed on a new synthesis paper, jointly produced by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB). дальше »

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Global Crypto Rules to Be Based on Coming FSB and IMF Synthesis Paper, India Says After G-20 Meetings

Going forward, the basis of global crypto rules will be formed on a new synthesis paper, jointly produced by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB). дальше »

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Global Crypto Rules to be Based on Coming FSB & IMF Synthesis Paper, India Says After G20 Meetings

Going forward, the basis of global crypto rules will be formed on a new synthesis paper, jointly produced by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Financial Stability Board (FSB). дальше »

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Crypto as Legal Tender a Red Flag as International Monetary Fund Backs Restrictions

On Thursday, the IMF sent a worrying signal to the ecosystem that cryptocurrencies should not be “legal tender.” The post Crypto as Legal Tender a Red Flag as International Monetary Fund Backs Restrictions appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Crypto should not be given official currency, legal tender status – IMF

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warned that giving cryptocurrencies the status of legal tender or official currency could lead to adverse effects on the monetary sovereignty and stability of a nation. дальше »

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IMF Board 'Generally Agreed' Crypto Shouldn't Be Legal Tender

Outright crypto bans aren’t ideal but shouldn’t be ruled out, the International Monetary Fund leadership said дальше »

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US lawmaker introduces bill aimed at limiting Fed’s authority on digital dollar

If passed, the legislation could prohibit the Fed from issuing a digital dollar “directly to anyone,” as well as bar the bank from implementing monetary policy based on a CBDC. дальше »

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Bitcoin And Crypto Face These Key Dates In The Week Ahead

Once again, this week will bring major macroeconomic data for the Bitcoin and crypto markets, which investors should pay attention to. While Bitcoin has steadily managed to break correlation with the S&P 500 and the Dollar Index (DXY) in recent weeks, it is likely that the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy will continue to have a strong […] дальше »

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‘Bitcoin Is Orthogonal to Monetary and Macroeconomic News’ Claims NY Fed Report

Bitcoin has been a grey area when it comes to monetary and macroeconomic factors. Read the Fed report on bitcoin and monetary policy. The post ‘Bitcoin Is Orthogonal to Monetary and Macroeconomic News’ Claims NY Fed Report appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Binance Prepares To Pay Fines To Settle Outstanding U.S. Regulatory Probes

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IMF Warns El Salvador Against Using Tokenized Securities to Fund Bitcoin Purchases

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cautioned El Salvador against using tokenized bonds to fund Bitcoin purchases and urged it to reconsider its plan to expand its exposure to the cryptocurrency. дальше »

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Bitcoin ignores the recent dollar’s strength; positive momentum builds up

Bitcoin diverges from the FX market and ignores the recent dollar’s strength Positive momentum builds up Possible pennant formation points to a move above $30k The US dollar reacted to the recent monetary policy decision in the United States and the strong economic data for January. дальше »

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As Monetary Policies Grow Complex, Nigeria Turns to Bitcoin

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FED To Put Off Interest Rate Hikes, Bitcoin Rallies: Here’s Why

Bitcoin is shaking off sellers of January 30, price action on late February 1 shows. The FED Raises Interest Rates The spark in BTC demand is because of Federal Reserve (FED) Chair Jerome Powell’s comments on the general economy and the central bank’s monetary policy stance going forward. дальше »

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My Big Coin founder sentenced to 8 years in prison for fraud

My Big Coin founder Randall Crater has been found guilty of committing wired fraud and unlawful monetary transactions. He is sentenced to 100 months in jail and $7.6 million in fines. My Big Coin fraud story Randall, 52, of Lake… дальше »

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Jerome Powell speech may trigger a pullback in bitcoin

Fed chairman Powell will discuss the state of the U.S. economy and his Fed's monetary policy plans, in an upcoming speech, which may impact bitcoin prices. дальше »

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Stablecoins face uncertain future in Hong Kong as new regulation reveals...

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has concluded its discussion paper on crypto-assets and stablecoins. The regulator has clarified that Hong Kong will not permit algorithmic stablecoins.  ThThe post Stablecoins face uncertain future in Hong Kong as new regulation reveals... appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Hong Kong to Require Stablecoin Licensing as Early as This Year

Algorithmic stablecoins like terraUSD will not be accepted under the planned regulatory regime, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority said. дальше »

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Ripple price prediction ahead of the Fed meeting

Ripple gained over 16% YTD While the momentum is positive, it has yet to overcome resistance $0. 3 – $0. 5 are pivotal levels for XRP/USD This is the first important trading week of the year as three central banks (Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, and Bank of England) prepare to release their monetary policy decisions. дальше »

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4 bearish factors for Bitcoin this week

The Federal Reserve meeting scheduled on Wednesday may be hawkish for the dollar Bitcoin might give up some of its 2023 gains on a hawkish Fed All eyes are on the Fed’s view on inflation, growth, future interest rates, and quantitative tightening The Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision is scheduled this week. дальше »

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Singapore financial watchdog’s chairman questions if regulating crypto legitimizes speculation

Chairman of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), Tharman Shanmugaratnam, spoke at the WEF23 and stated a controversial take on crypto regulations and questioned if regulating crypto could legitimize speculation, VulcanPost reported. дальше »

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IRS reminds taxpayers of crypto income reporting ahead of 2022 filing

The IRS’s recommendation to check “Yes” boils down to receiving, earning, transferring or selling cryptocurrencies for any monetary benefit, including mining and staking. дальше »

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El Salvador “Bitcoin bet:” country fully pays $800M bond plus interest

El Salvador president Nayib Bukele in a tweet thread has confirmed that the country has fully paid its $800 million Eurobond repayment due in January 2023. This is a major achievement for the country, especially after its “Bitcoin (BTC/USD) bet” that attracted a lot of criticism from the likes of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). дальше »

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EU Imposes Stricter And More Extensive Crypto Regulations For Banks

European Union lawmakers have agreed to several changes, including stricter new requirements for banks dealing with crypto and digital assets. The European Parliament’s Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee has voted on the matter that will put these restrictions in place. дальше »

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EU Lawmakers Impose ‘Prohibitive’ Requirements on Banks’ Crypto Holdings

The vote in the European Parliament's Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee is intended to anticipate international bank-capital norms. дальше »

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Experts Predict Bitcoin’s Future Hinges on Federal Reserve’s Next Move: Crash Like 2022 or New Highs?

Bitcoin makes headlines as experts speculate on the potential impact of monetary policy changes by the Federal Reserve on the crypto market The post Experts Predict Bitcoin’s Future Hinges on Federal Reserve’s Next Move: Crash Like 2022 or New Highs? appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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The Problem of Identity Theft And Blockchain Era – Ways to Address It

The blockchain, what it is and how it works. The problem of identity theft for blockchain-based businesses. How blockchain helps businesses tackle the issue of identity theft. Blockchain‘s rising popularity may be attributed to its promise of safe monetary operations and the elimination of identity theft. дальше »

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SEC’s crypto-related penalties hit $2.6 billion in 2022

The SEC’s first crypto-related enforcement action was in July 2013. The agency has brought 127 such actions since, with 30 of these in 2022 representing a 50% increase from 2021. The monetary penalties across the settlements with the regulator reached $2. дальше »

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Bitcoin Erases Entire FTX-Related Decline in Latest Surge

Wednesday morning gains for the crypto came after soft U.S. economic numbers suggested the possibility for easier monetary policy. дальше »

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Caution Is Key as Tanzania Mulls Central Bank Digital Currency Launch

Tanzania is exploring the potential of central bank digital currency with a new initiative from its central bank, the Bank of Tanzania (BoT). The central bank is looking into the possibility of creating a digital version of the Tanzanian shilling, in line with the growing trend among central banks worldwide to examine the use of digital currencies as a way to enhance financial inclusion and improve the efficiency of monetary policy. дальше »

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Embattled Nexo Sues Cayman Islands Monetary Authority for Blocking Its VASP License

Nexo is suing Cayman Islands’ financial regulator for denying its registration as a virtual asset service provider in the territory. The Cayman Islands Monetary Authority declined Nexo’s VASP application dated December 20. дальше »

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Crypto Lender Nexo Sues Cayman Island's Regulator for Denied VASP Registration

Nexo has sued the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority to overturn its rejection of Nexo's application to register as a virtual asset services provider. дальше »

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Nexo sues Cayman Islands financial regulator over VASP license

The crypto lender claimed that the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority had placed “too much weight” on regulators’ enforcement actions in its decision to deny registration. дальше »

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Twitter Launches Coins Feature with Stripe Payments

Coinspeaker Twitter Launches Coins Feature with Stripe Payments Along with the accommodation of this feature, traders will also be able to acquire on-time cryptocurrency market information on all the monetary tokens on the platform. дальше »

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Bitcoin Retakes $17K as Interest Rates Plunge Following Economic Reports

Friday morning's reports on job and wage growth and the service industry gave hope that the Fed may further slow the pace of monetary tightening. дальше »

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Singapore’s lobbyists oppose proposed blanket ban on lending crypto tokens

The feedback was given in response to a proposed ban by the Monetary Authority of Singapore published back in October.

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IMF calls for stiffer regulations in African crypto market

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) renewed calls for better consumer protection and regulation of the cryptocurrency industry in the wake of the FTX collapse. дальше »

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Moroccan Central Bank to Release Crypto Regulatory Bill ‘in the Following Days’

Coinspeaker Moroccan Central Bank to Release Crypto Regulatory Bill ‘in the Following Days’ For finalizing the bill, BAM collaborated with the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. дальше »

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Turkish Central Bank Runs First CBDC Tests

The monetary authority said it will conduct further trials in the first quarter of 2023. дальше »

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