Bitcoin Mining Profitability Slumped In September – What’s In Store For October?

According to a recent report by Jefferies, Bitcoin (BTC) mining profitability declined in September while the network hashrate continued to surge.   Bitcoin Mining Profitability On A Downtrend In a report published on Sunday, investment bank Jefferies outlined that Bitcoin mining profitability plummeted in September compared to August. дальше »

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FinCEN оштрафовала TD Bank за содействие отмыванию денег через криптовалюты на $1 млрд

Сеть по борьбе с финансовыми преступлениями в составе Минфина США (FinCEN) установила, что TD Bank не сообщил о связанной с криптовалютами подозрительной деятельностью почти на $1 млрд. По данным агентства, на протяжении девяти месяцев банк обрабатывал транзакции для компании, обозначенной в соглашении о признании вины как Customer Group C. дальше »

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Samara Asset Group Eyes $32.8 Million Bond Issuance To Increase Bitcoin Holdings

In an October 14 announcement, Malta-based Samara Asset Group revealed plans to increase its Bitcoin (BTC) holdings through proceeds from a $32. 8 million bond issuance. Samara Targets 1,000 Bitcoin Milestone Publicly-listed asset management firm Samara announced it had mandated investment bank Pareto Securities as a sole manager to schedule a series of fixed-income investor meetings to potentially issue up to a €30 million or $32. дальше »

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Drex Brazilian CBDC pilot will work on privacy, DeFi in phase 2

The Brazilian central bank has 13 participants for phase 2 so far, and it is willing to take on an unlimited number. 

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Deutsche Bank, Keyrock partner up to streamline cross-currency operations in digital markets

Deutsche Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with crypto-native market maker Keyrock to enhance payment and foreign exchange (FX) services for its global market-making and over-the-counter (OTC) trading operations, according to an Oct. дальше »

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Агентство по борьбе с финансовыми преступлениями США оштрафовало TD Bank на $3 млрд за несоблюдение правил AML

Американское отделение TD Bank выплатит регулятору штраф на сумму более $3 млрд в счет урегулирования обвинений, связанных с несоблюдением требований по борьбе с отмыванием денег (AML) преступными группировками. дальше »

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UK, Colombia crypto exchanges linked in TD Bank record fine

TD Bank facilitated more than $1 billion worth of bank transfers from two international crypto platforms, according to FinCEN.

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AI risks financial stability, warns Indian central bank governor

India’s central bank governor has warned of financial risks linked to AI dominance in finance, echoing concerns from global financial authorities. дальше »

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Ripple-backed Keyrock teams up with Deutsche Bank to expand FX services

Ripple-backed crypto firm Keyrock is teaming up with Deutsche Bank to leverage the bank’s institutional infrastructure to support multi-currency accounts and FX services. Keyrock, an international crypto market maker and liquidity provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Deutsche Bank,… дальше »

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RBI governor touts CBDC to enhance cross-border payments and safeguard against crypto risks

India has the potential to facilitate efficient cross-border payments using Central Bank Digital Currency according to the Reserve Bank of India governor Shaktikanta Das. According to a local report, during his keynote address at the conference on Central Banking at… дальше »

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Brazil Central Bank opens applications for digital currency pilot project

The Central Bank of Brazil is receiving proposal applications from companies that wish to participate in the nation’s central bank digital currency pilot, Drex from Oct. 14 until Nov. 29. Brazil Central Bank announced that it has already approved 13… дальше »

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Amid plans to start a 'Bitcoin bank,' MSTR stock soars to ATH

Saylor plans to make MicroStrategy a Bitcoin bank.  MSTR rallied and hit an ATH after the revelation.  MicroStrategy’s MSTR stock hit ATH (all-time high) after the revelation of its end The post Amid plans to start a 'Bitcoin bank,' MSTR stock soars to ATH appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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People’s Bank of China reports significant growth in CBDC adoption

The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) reported a significant growth in the adoption of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital yuan, with 180 million individual wallets opened as of July 31, local media reported on Oct. дальше »

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MicroStrategy stock soars 10% as it pursues Bitcoin bank ambitions

MicroStrategy's Bitcoin bank ambitions could reshape financial markets, influencing corporate strategies and potentially driving Bitcoin's mainstream adoption. The post MicroStrategy stock soars 10% as it pursues Bitcoin bank ambitions appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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MicroStrategy’s endgame is to be the leading Bitcoin bank: Michael Saylor

MicroStrategy aims to become the world’s leading Bitcoin bank, holding 252,220 BTC. The company invests borrowed funds in Bitcoin, expecting 29% annual returns. Saylor’s goal is to grow MicroStrategy into a trillion-dollar bitcoin-driven entity. дальше »

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Plus Token’s $1.3B ETH could be sold, ‘Crypto King’ arrested: Asia Express

New analysis suggests $1.3B of ETH from Plus Token Ponzi could be headed to exchanges; Upbit monopoly sparks bank run fears. Asia Express. дальше »

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OKX secures full UAE license, opens retail and institutional trading

The trading platform highlighted that investors can deposit and withdraw UAE dirhams using their local bank accounts.

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South Korea’s largest crypto exchange Upbit to be probed by the FSC

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission plans to investigate Upbit over concerns about its market dominance and its close ties with K Bank. A local media report cited FSC chairman Kim Byoung-hwan, stating that the country’s top financial regulator will thoroughly… дальше »

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Standard Chartered Analysts Says Ethereum Price Will Reach $10,000 If This Happens

Analysts at British multinational bank, Standard Chartered have predicted that the price of Ethereum (ETH) could potentially climb to $10,000 in response to the anticipated political changes set to take place following the upcoming United States (US) Presidential elections. дальше »

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Colombian bank Littio, OpenTrade launch USD accounts on Avalanche

Littio, a Colombian Neobank, has partnered with OpenTrade to provide interest-bearing USD accounts to local customers on the Avalanche blockchain.   According to a press release shared with crypto. дальше »

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LatAm Bank Littio Ditches Ethereum for Avalanche as Demand for RWA Vaults Grows

Avalanche's low transaction fees and consistency were cited as reasons for picking that chain. дальше »

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BofA survey: Young wealthy investors remain skeptical of stocks, crypto seen as better alternative

28% of young wealthy investors are focusing on crypto investments A cautious mindset is what’s dominating young investors portfolio choices 76% of young investors remain skeptical of traditional investments Young investors are holding more crypto investments compared to traditional equities, according to a report from the Bank of America (BoA). дальше »

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ECB exec calls to embrace DLT, tokenization to improve Europe’s ‘fragmented’ capital markets

Piero Cipollone, a member of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) Executive Board, urged Europe to embrace digital assets and distributed ledger technology (DLT) to create an integrated capital markets union. дальше »

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Solana Is 'Richly Valued' Versus Ether, but Could Still Outperform If Trump Gets Elected: Standard Chartered

The bank's analysts remained bullish on bitcoin and crypto in general no matter who wins the presidency in November. дальше »

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Report: State Street enters tokenized bonds and digital money funds

American financial giant State Street is exploring blockchain technology to tokenize bonds and money market funds for enhanced collateral management. State Street, the largest custodian bank in the world, is leveraging blockchain to explore the tokenization of bonds and money… дальше »

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Crypto and real estate overtake US stocks as top investment choices for younger Americans: BoFA

As younger generations navigate a rapidly changing economic environment, cryptocurrencies and real estate are emerging as top investment choices, according to Bank of America’s (BofA) 2024 Study of Wealthy Americans. дальше »

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First Bitcoin Investment Fund Launched By National Bank Of Bahrain

On Monday, the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) announced the launch of its first Bitcoin-linked structured investment fund. The product, developed in partnership with digital asset firm ARP Digital, is designed specifically for institutional investors in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, which includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. National Bank […] дальше »

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ECB official proposes unified European ledger for digital assets

European Central Bank executive board member Piero Cipollone would like to see a sort of European union for digital assets.

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National Bank of Bahrain rolls out its first Bitcoin investment fund

The Bitcoin investment fund is designed for institutional investors and will offer exposure to BTC gains capped at a predefined threshold, with 100% loss protection on the downside. дальше »

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National Bank of Bahrain launches a Bitcoin investment fund

The National Bank of Bahrain launches the GCC’s first Bitcoin investment fund. The fund offers accredited investors exposure to Bitcoin as a capital-protecting option. Bahrain ranks fifth globally in Bitcoin holdings, emphasizing its crypto-friendly stance. дальше »

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Brazil tests DeFi elements, compatibility in Drex CBDC pilot

Brazil’s central bank is developing a synthetic central bank digital currency that blends decentralization, privacy and programmability. дальше »

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Poland’s 2nd Largest Bank Uses Blockchain To Preserve Country’s Cultural Treasures

Pekao Bank from Poland, the country’s second largest lender, is making headlines by taking a bold approach to preserving art. Using the medium of blockchain technology, it has kept some of its most valuable artworks in an Arctic vault, and less exposed to the elements. дальше »

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Bank Pekao Launches Archiv3 To Tokenize And Preserve Historic Art On Aleph Zero L1 Blockchain

Pekao S.A, the second largest bank in Poland, is proud to launch the Archiv3 project on the Aleph Zero blockchain, which aims to tokenize and preserve Polish cultural heritage. Archiv3 was launched in partnership with Aleph Zero, a layer 1 blockchain platform known for its speed, data confidentiality, and ease of development, and Degen House. […] дальше »

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Swift to begin trials for digital asset transactions across global network in 2025

SWIFT, the global bank messaging network, announced that banks across North America, Europe, and Asia will begin live trials of digital assets and currency transactions over its network starting next year, according to an Oct. дальше »

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Bank of America customers see $0 balances amid nationwide outage

Some Bank of America customers seeing $0 balances noted that their debt was “conveniently” still showing up.

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Poland’s Pekao Bank using blockchain to preserve art in arctic vault

Poland’s second-largest bank, Bank Pekao, is using blockchain technology to preserve the country’s cultural heritage.  According to a Pekao press release, the bank partnered with Aleph Zero to launch Archiv3, a project aimed at tokenizing Polish artwork and securely storing… дальше »

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ARCHIV3: Poland’s Second-Largest Bank Chooses Aleph Zero to Tokenize Historical Art

Zug, Switzerland, 2nd October 2024, Chainwire

The post ARCHIV3: Poland’s Second-Largest Bank Chooses Aleph Zero to Tokenize Historical Art appeared first on CoinJournal.

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BoE exec warns of stability risks from shift to private settlement assets

Bank of England warns that failure to modernize central bank money could shift wholesale settlements to private assets, potentially risking financial stability. A Bank of England executive warns that failing to adapt central bank money to emerging technologies could push… дальше »

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Taurus partners with Chainlink for broader tokenization adoption

Taurus, backed by Deutsche Bank, has teamed up with Chainlink Labs to advance the use of tokenized assets by financial institutions. Taurus will integrate Chainlink’s (LINK) technology to solve key issues in tokenized assets, focusing on security, data accuracy, and… дальше »

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Fraud platform integrates JPMorgan’s blockchain solution to verify vendor banking data

Fraud prevention platform Trustpair announced the integration of investment bank JPMorgan’s blockchain-based solution Confirm to verify bank account information on Oct. 1. Confirm is a closed network for global account validation information built on Liink, the enterprise-focused permissioned and private blockchain developed by JPMorgan’s Onyx division. дальше »

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UK believes trial to embrace digital securities can protect ‘market integrity’

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England have officially launched the next phase of their Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS), enabling firms to explore distributed ledger technology (DLT) and tokenized securities within traditional financial markets. дальше »

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Bank of England and FCA launch Digital Securities Sandbox

The regulatory sandbox aims to strengthen the United Kingdom’s position as a global financial hub.

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Russia’s central bank to probe crypto-linked cross-border transfers, banking channels

The Bank of Russia is planning to investigate cross-border crypto transfers by residents, focusing on banking channels to assess the volume of crypto-related operations. Russia‘s central bank will conduct an investigation into cross-border crypto transactions by residents in Q4 and… дальше »

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Bitcoin’s price surge draws interest from ‘nocoiners’ but ownership stagnant – Fed survey

A growing number of Americans who do not own cryptocurrency are expressing interest in making future purchases, even as overall ownership rates decline, according to a new report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Consumer Finance Institute (CFI). дальше »

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Bitcoin price drops below $64k amid fears of a Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike

In recent weeks, Bitcoin price has experienced significant volatility, culminating in a notable drop below the $64,000 mark after a bullish attempt that saw it surge above $66k. Notably, this decline, which has seen Bitcoin’s price tumble by over 3% in just 24 hours, can be attributed to a combination of factors, including a “long […] дальше »

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Australia’s ANZ joins Project Guardian on tokenized assets

Australia’s ANZ Bank is partnering with the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Chainlink Labs, and ADDX to explore tokenized assets and blockchain interoperability. ANZ Bank, one of Australia’s “Big Four” banks, has become the first Australian bank to join Project Guardian,… дальше »

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Australian lender ANZ partners with Chainlink to explore RWA tokenization

Australia’s second-largest bank, ANZ, has partnered with Chainlink Labs and ADDX to explore tokenized real-world assets, according to a Sept. 30 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The move is part of ANZ’s involvement in the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Project Guardian, which aims to enhance access to tokenized assets in the financial sector. дальше »

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Власти Китая выдали ZA Bank первую в истории Гонконга криптолицензию

Цифровой банк ZA Bank получил от Комиссии по регулированию ценных бумаг Китая разрешение, позволяющее этой кредитно-финансовой организации выполнять операций с виртуальными активами. дальше »

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Hong Kong’s ZA Bank becomes first virtual bank to get SFC license

ZA Bank becomes the first Hong Kong digital-only bank to gain a license from the Securities and Futures Commission for Type 1 regulated activity. According to Hong Kong news outlet HKEJ, on Sept. 30 a ZA Bank spokesperson said that… дальше »

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Bolivia reports 100% rise in virtual asset trading

Bolivia saw a 100% increase in trading volumes of virtual assets between July and September. The increased volume comes after Banco Central de Bolivia lifted a long ban on Bitcoin. Bolivia’s central bank lifted the ban in June this year. дальше »

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