Swiss central bank extends CBDC pilot until 2026

The Swiss National Bank moves forward with its digital franc pilot, extending it by at least two more years. The Swiss National Bank (SNB) has decided to extend its pilot program for issuing a wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC)… дальше »

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Iran to pilot CDBC in Kish Island starting July

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) will begin a trial of its central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital rial, in Kish Island starting in July. The central bank said on June 19 that banking network customers and tourists can use the digital rial wallet to make purchases and transfers between wallets via barcode without […] The post Iran to pilot CDBC in Kish Island starting July appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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National Australia Bank’s Venture Arm Invests in Crypto-Focused Zodia Custody

NAB Ventures made an undisclosed investment in Zodia Custody, which is also backed by Standard Chartered, Northern Trust and SBI Holdings. дальше »

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Bitcoin, Crypto-Related Stocks Are Ripe for Institutional Adoption: Bernstein

Spot bitcoin ETFs are expected to be approved by major wirehouses and large private bank platforms in the third and fourth quarters, the report said. дальше »

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Standard Chartered-backed Zodia Custody gains funding from Australia’s largest bank

Crypto custodian Zodia Custody has secured funding from Australia’s largest bank, bolstering its position in the institutional digital asset custody sector. Zodia Custody, an institutional-grade crypto custodian backed by Standard Chartered, has secured funding from NAB Ventures, the venture capital… дальше »

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IMF Says CBDCs Could Boost Middle East's Financial Inclusion, Payment Efficiency

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) may not be essential to achieving intended policy goals, instead addressing underlying constraints and improving other digital payment systems may be a more practical alternative, a survey of 19 central banks in the Middle East and Central Asia (ME&CA) region by the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) has said. дальше »

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From Bank Vaults To Wallets: Here’s How Two Bankers Used Crypto To Launder Millions

A local Chinese bank, the Bank of Huludao, has recently discovered an “intricate embezzlement” and money laundering scheme via crypto orchestrated by two of its top former executives. The scandal, which has sent ripples through the financial community, involved the illicit transfer of a staggering 1. дальше »

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Is Donald Trump actually launching an official coin?

There’s no official confirmation about whether DJT on Solana is linked to Donald Trump’s campaign — but there are several reasons why the former president might be tempted. Donald Trump has railed against central bank digital currencies, opened the door… дальше »

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National Australia Bank halts development of ETH-based stablecoin AUDN

The National Australia Bank (NAB) has reportedly ceased development of its Ethereum-based stablecoin, AUDN. This decision comes just a year after the bank first announced its plans to venture into the stablecoin space. дальше »

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Двух китайских банкиров обвинили в отмывании $250 млн через криптовалюту

Частный китайский банк Bank of Huludao раскрыл схему кражи и отмывания 1,8 млрд CNY (~$250 млн), принадлежащих инвесторам, к которой причастны два его топ-менеджера. Об этом сообщает The National Business Daily со ссылкой на судебные документы. дальше »

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Iran to start public pilot for digital currency on Kish Island

Iran’s central bank is set to launch a pilot for its digital rial enabling cashless transactions for banking customers. The Central Bank of Iran (CBI), also known as Bank Markazi, has announced the operational phase of its digital currency known… дальше »

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Australia’s largest bank shuts down stablecoin project: report

The National Australia Bank has reportedly stopped developing its own stablecoin called AUDN just a year after it first disclosed such plans. The National Australia Bank (NAB), one of the four largest financial institutions in Australia, has quietly stopped working… дальше »

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Turkey’s Garanti BBVA commercial bank launches crypto wallet service

Garanti BBVA, a prominent Turkish bank, has launched a cryptocurrency wallet for its customers in Turkey. дальше »

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El Salvador plans to advance Bitcoin integration into its banking system

El Salvador drafts a reform proposal to create a private investment bank to provide financial services to Bitcoin investors. The post El Salvador plans to advance Bitcoin integration into its banking system appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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BIS reveals almost every major central bank is interested in wholesale CBDCs

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said its recent survey of central banks revealed that 94% of them globally are now engaged in exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) — reflecting a sharp increase in experiments and pilots, especially with wholesale CBDCs. дальше »

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Earn More Than in a Bank With Special Programs From TFS Token

Сообщение Earn More Than in a Bank With Special Programs From TFS Token появились сначала на Coinstelegram.

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Central banks less likely to issue retail CBDCs in mid-term, BIS says

According to the results of the 2023 BIS survey on central bank digital currencies and crypto, only 12% of central banks are planning to issue retail CBDCs in the mid-term. A recent survey by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)… дальше »

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Former Goldman Sachs Exec Joins Anchorage Digital Bank’s Board of Directors

Crypto custody firm Anchorage Digital has added Connie Shoemaker, a former Goldman Sachs executive, to its board of directors. дальше »

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Swiss Regulator Shuts Down Crypto-Linked FlowBank SA

FlowBank SA has shut down after Swiss regulator FINMA found the crypto-friendly bank does not meet operating standards. The post Swiss Regulator Shuts Down Crypto-Linked FlowBank SA appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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MoonPay announces PayPal fiat on-ramp for UK and EU

MoonPay noted that PayPal is the third-most commonly used payment option in the United States, behind Apple Pay and traditional bank cards. дальше »

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Memeinator vs Dogwifhat: which meme coin is a better pick for June 2024?

A recent report by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) likens Ethereum to “digital oil”. ETH is trading comfortably above the $3,500 level on Wednesday.  What ICBC report suggests about cryptocurrencies The world’s largest bank also talked of the potential of Bitcoin and its role in the rapidly evolving digital economy in the […] дальше »

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World’s biggest bank ICBC dubs Ethereum (ETH) as ‘digital oil’

The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), the world’s biggest lender, recently published a report highlighting the potential of Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). The report notably refers to Ethereum as “digital oil,” emphasizing its crucial role in the evolving digital economy. дальше »

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South Korean bank staff embezzles $7.5m to invest in crypto

An employee of South Korea’s Woori Bank has confessed to the police of embezzling $7.3 million from the bank to fund personal crypto investments, most of which failed. According to reports from local news outlets, the employee who has not… дальше »

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World’s largest bank ICBC praises the evolution of Bitcoin, Ethereum as innovative financial assets

The world’s largest lender, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC), recently published an in-depth analysis highlighting the rapid evolution and growing diversity in digital currencies, where it compared Bitcoin to gold and deemed Ethereum “digital oil. дальше »

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$3 XRP Price Beckons As Ripple Pens Deal With Georgia’s Central Bank To Revolutionize Economy

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BNY Mellon: Семейные офисы выделяют на криптовалюты 5% инвестиционного портфеля

Согласно исследованию, проведенному одним из старейших финансовых учреждений Уолл-стрит Bank of New York Mellon в 2024 году, доверительно управляющие семейным капиталом компании выделяют на криптовалюты около 5% своего инвестиционного портфеля. дальше »

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Ripple Teams up With Republic of Georgia's Central Bank for Economic Revolution

National Bank of Georgia using Ripple partnership to digitize economy дальше »

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Ripple partners with National Bank of Georgia to digitize economy

Ripple continues to deepen its CBDC collaboration with the Republic of Georgia by exploring ways to digitize the local economy.

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HSBC China открыл корпоративным клиентам доступ к цифровому юаню

Китайское подразделение банка HSBC в сотрудничестве с Bank of China открыло возможность для корпоративных клиентов осуществлять операции с e-CNY. Инициатива призвана содействовать развитию цифровой экономики. дальше »

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Ripple seeks new economy digitization venues with Georgia

Ripple executives met Georgia’s National Bank Governor Natia Turnava to discuss digitalizing the economy with blockchain. Ripple appears to be exploring new avenues for collaboration in the digitalization of Georgia‘s economy following a recent meeting between its top executives and… дальше »

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Watcher.Guru: Рыночная капитализация биткоина превысила совокупную стоимость трех крупнейших мировых банков

Обозреватель Watcher.Guru сообщил, что рыночная капитализация биткоина превысила совокупную рыночную стоимость акций трех крупнейших банков мира: JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America и Промышленно-коммерческого банка Китая. дальше »

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Is GameStop Legend Roaring Kitty About To Ignite The Crypto Bull Run? Whales Are Scooping Up These 2 Altcoins

After years of inactivity, the legendary trader Keith Gill, known as  Roaring Kitty on X, came to life last week. The resurgence of Roaring Kitty, known for making bank on GME (Gamestop) stocks in 2021, triggered a massive surge in Gamestop shares. дальше »

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Customers Bank Reportedly Debanking Some Digital Asset Hedge Funds

Сообщение Customers Bank Reportedly Debanking Some Digital Asset Hedge Funds появились сначала на Coinstelegram.

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Bitcoin Tumbles Below $70,000: Jobs Report, ECB Rate Cut Deliver Double Whammy

Friday delivered a double whammy to the Bitcoin market, exposing the cryptocurrency’s sensitivity to the ever-shifting sands of global economics. The price of the digital asset tumbled below $70,000 after a perplexing US jobs report collided with a surprise interest rate cut by the European Central Bank (ECB). дальше »

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Bitcoin to Reach $100k Before US Elections, $150,000 if Trump Wins — Standard Chartered Predicts

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Russian official says international CBDC payments will be the norm within 5 years

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are expected to become widespread and will be used for international payments as a norm within the next five years, according to Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the Russian State Duma’s Financial Markets Committee. дальше »

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Customers Bank Said to Debank Some Digital Asset Hedge Funds

The move is not a widespread debanking of hedge-fund clients, but rather the offboarding of inactive accounts, one person said. дальше »

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Crypto On Watch: Will ECB Rate Cut Fuel Bitcoin Rally?

Bitcoin prices are set to surge following the European Central Bank’s (ECB) decision to initiate its first interest rate cut in five years yesterday. The unanimous vote by all 20 national representatives slashed rates by 0. дальше »

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European Central Bank, Bank of Canada Cut Interest Rates: Crypto Market Impact

The ECB and BoC cut interest rates, boosting spending and crypto investments, with future adjustments hinging on economic data. The post European Central Bank, Bank of Canada Cut Interest Rates: Crypto Market Impact appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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UAE central bank introduces licensing system for stablecoins

UAE central bank has approved new licensing for dirham-backed stablecoins. The licensing system is part of UAE’s broader Financial Infrastructure Transformation (FIT). The Dubai regulator updated the rules to allow limited investments in unrecognized tokens. дальше »

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Money20/20: Digital euro is highly likely, says ECB’s Evelien Witlox

In her presentation at Money20/20, Evelien Witlox, Digital Euro Director at the European Central Bank, delved into the potential implications of a digital euro and how its inception would impact the Euro payment landscape Noting a decrease in cash usage… дальше »

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Bank of Canada Begins G-7 Monetary Easing Cycle, Trimming Benchmark Rate 25 Basis Points

Lower interest rates in developed economies could be a tailwind for bitcoin prices. дальше »

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Fidelity exec says most investors should have some Bitcoin allocation

The head of digital asset strategies at Fidelity Bank explained that most investors should have positions in Bitcoin regardless of their market thesis. дальше »

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Bitpanda turns to Deutsch Bank to handle customer deposits and withdrawals

Crypto broker Bitpanda will use Deutsche Bank to handle customer deposits and withdrawals. Bitpanda announced the partnership in a June 4 blog post, adding that Deutsche Bank will provide real-time payment services to Bitpanda users. дальше »

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Deutsche Bank Teams Up With Bitpanda To Integrate Crypto Services In Germany – Details

Deutsche Bank has taken a significant stride by forming a partnership with Bitpanda, a leading cryptocurrency platform. This collaboration represents a pivotal step towards integrating traditional banking frameworks with the crypto sector, aiming to enhance the accessibility of crypto assets for users across Germany. дальше »

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Zimbabwe central bank ironing out wrinkles in new currency

The new currency, an outgrowth of the government’s gold-backed token, is performing well economically but receiving mixed public reviews. дальше »

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Money20/20: Global adoption of CBDCs is growing, but interoperability presents challenges

Pallavi Thakur, Director of Strategy and Innovation at Swift, and Ryan Rugg from Citi shared insights at Money20/20 from their recent collaborative CBDC experiment. Both Thakur and Rugg cited the rapid progress of the global adoption of central bank digital… дальше »

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Bitpanda Partners with Deutsche Bank for Real-Time Payments in Germany

Bitpanda and Deutsche Bank have formed a groundbreaking partnership to deliver real-time payment services for German crypto users. The post Bitpanda Partners with Deutsche Bank for Real-Time Payments in Germany appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Bitpanda Drafts Deutsche Bank to Process Fiat Transactions in Germany

This is Bitpanda's second major partnership in Germany this year after the broker was enlisted by LBBW to offer crypto custody services in the country. дальше »

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Bitpanda taps Deutsche Bank to process fiat transfers in Germany

Austrian crypto exchange Bitpanda has joined forces with Germany’s largest lender Deutsche Bank to provide real-time payment solutions. Crypto exchange Bitpanda is expanding its partnership with Deutsche Bank, Germany’s largest financial lender, to provide banking solutions for incoming and outgoing… дальше »

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