Bank of America, Wells Fargo to Offer Spot Bitcoin ETFs to Clients: Bloomberg

Two Wall Street wealth management giants, Bank of America’s Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo, are adding spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds to their brokerage platforms, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. дальше »

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Wells Fargo and Bank of America’s Merrill Are Now Offering Spot Bitcoin ETFs To Clients

The banks are providing access to Bitcoin ETFs to select wealth management clients with brokerage accounts upon request. дальше »

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HSBC Hong Kong to allow investments into virtual assets in 2024

HSBC’s Hong Kong investments head, Sami Abouzahr, says asset tokenization is one of the top priorities for the bank for this year. HSBC Hong Kong is set to double down on asset tokenization as part of the bank’s development strategy… дальше »

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Binance Nigeria moved $26B in illicit inflows in 2023: CBN says

Central Bank of Nigeria Governor Dr. Olayemi Cardoso revealed that illegal activities plagued Binance Nigeria over the past year. He stated that unidentified individuals and sources moved over $26 billion through the exchange in 2023. дальше »

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Binance Nigeria Moved $26B Worth of Untraceable Funds in 2023, Central Bank Chief Says: Reports

The country's facing a crippling foreign exchange crisis and looking for ways to limit capital outflows, including via crypto. дальше »

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Crypto.com partners with the largest investment bank in Latin America

The collaboration between Crypto.com and BTG Pactual signifies a major step in broadening crypto accessibility in the Latin American market. дальше »

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Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta urges caution while embracing crypto in banking

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta, via its Board of Governors, recently outlined its stance on integrating crypto and financial innovation within the banking sector, emphasizing a dual focus on regulatory adherence and technological advancements. A Feb. 26 statement by… дальше »

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U.S. Senator Cruz leads the charge against CBDC to protect privacy and prevent surveillance

A group of five United States senators has taken significant action against the proposal of a digital dollar by introducing a bill aimed at prohibiting the issuance of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). дальше »

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Ted Cruz spearheading anti-CBDC bill over financial privacy, government overreach concerns

A group of Senate Republicans, led by Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, is taking legislative steps to restrict the Fed’s capacity to introduce a central bank digital currency (CBDC), spotlighting the issue as a potential focal point in the 2024 presidential campaign discussions. дальше »

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Robert Kiyosaki: CBDCs to 'spy on us' - Buy Bitcoin, silver instead

Amidst the banking crisis and the plans of the U.S. to launch its own Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), Robert Kiyosaki, the author of “Rich Dad Poor Dad” took to X (formerly Twitter) to critiThe post Robert Kiyosaki: CBDCs to 'spy on us' - Buy Bitcoin, silver instead appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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Bitcoin falls far short as global currency, central bankers say

Economists with the European Central Bank (ECB) contend that Bitcoin's (BTC) limited usage disqualifies it as a legitimate form of currency. дальше »

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XRP Army Bank On A Massive Bull Run As Pro-Ripple Lawyer Calls XRP’s Poor Price Performance ‘Unnatural’

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Crypto Giants In Trouble: Binance And Coinbase Grapple With Access Bans Amid Nigeria’s Crypto Crackdown

To combat financial crimes associated with the digital asset industry, Nigeria has escalated its regulatory scrutiny of major cryptocurrency exchanges, including Binance and Coinbase.  According to a local media report, the African country has asked its telecommunications companies to restrict access to the websites of these crypto firms after the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) […] дальше »

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Euro Collapsed Against BTC: Balaji Srinivasan on ECB Bitcoin Criticism

Crypto Twitter mocking anti-Bitcoin tirade shared by European Central Bank officers дальше »

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Spot Bitcoin ETF approval changes nothing, analysts at ECB insist

European Central Bank analysts refute Bitcoin’s value despite the recent spot ETF approval, citing its unsuitability for payment and investment, and advocate for stricter regulations. The recent approval of spot Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) by the U.S. Securities and Exchange… дальше »

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Ripple заключила соглашение с египетским банком для проведения международных расчетов в XRP

Американская компания Ripple заключила соглашение с банком Commercial International Bank Egypt (CIB) ради международных денежных переводов с помощью блокчейна, в частности с помощью собственной криптовалюты XRP. дальше »

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Ripple and Commercial International Bank collaboration to enhance international remittances in Egypt

Ripple Labs has announced a new partnership with the Commercial International Bank (CIB) of Egypt, marking a significant development in the adoption of blockchain technology for facilitating cross-border payments. дальше »

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Major Egyptian Bank Joins Forces With Ripple For Cross-Border Payments

The Commercial International Bank (CIB) of Egypt has entered into a partnership with Ripple Labs, marking a significant milestone in the adoption of blockchain technology for cross-border payments within the Egyptian financial sector. дальше »

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Major Swiss Bank Makes Historic Dive into Crypto

Swiss banking giant PostFinance has entered crypto with trading and custody offerings for its customers дальше »

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Galaxy Digital Is One of the ‘Most Diversified’ Ways to Play Crypto, Analyst Says

Investment bank Canaccord started research on the stock with a buy rating and C$17 per share price target, implying 30% upside. дальше »

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Hong Kong's Central Bank Issues Guidance for Firms Offering Crypto Custodial Services

Hong Kong's central bank issued guidance for authorized institutions interested in providing custody services for digital assets. дальше »

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Ripple Lands New Major User, XRP Integration to Follow?

Recently published report shows that another major bank has signed up for partnership with Ripple and is integrating its blockchain technology дальше »

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Indian Payments Authority executive supports RBI’s efforts in CBDC development

Dilip Asbe, the managing director of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), recently voiced his support for the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) innovative central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiatives. дальше »

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Crypto Community Up in Arms Over Digital Euro Initiative

The European Central Bank's digital euro initiative has faced skepticism from the cryptocurrency community дальше »

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FTX secretly used Deltec Bank to create and sell Tether for profit, lawsuit alleges

FTX companies created and profited from Tether through an arrangement with a partner bank, according to a court case described by Bloomberg on Feb. 17. The case quoted Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, as stating: “Alameda could create USDT on credit through the unofficial Deltec Line of Credit and sell that USDT for […] The post FTX secretly used Deltec Bank to create and sell Tether for profit, lawsuit alleges appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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European Central Bank to introduce improved privacy measures for digital euro

The European Central Bank (ECB) has pledged to introduce upgraded privacy measures for the digital euro, guaranteeing robust data protection and privacy standards. дальше »

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Revolut to launch new crypto exchange amidst reports of listing Solana’s BONK memecoin

UK-based digital bank Revolut is preparing to introduce more extensive crypto exchange services, according to a report from Coindesk on Feb. 16. That report cites an email to a UK customer describing a “new crypto exchange, built with advanced traders in mind. дальше »

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This UK-based digital bank is to unveil a new crypto exchange: report

Revolut, a leading UK-based digital bank, is reportedly testing a new cryptocurrency exchange, according to CoinDesk. The new exchange will target “advanced traders,” the publication said in a news report published Friday. дальше »

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Revolut plans crypto exchange launch for advanced traders

London-based digital bank Revolut has disclosed its cryptocurrency exchange with next-gen market analytics for advanced traders. дальше »

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Revolut to Introduce Crypto Exchange Targeting 'Advanced Traders'

Digital bank Revolut is set to release a cryptocurrency exchange targeting "advanced traders," according to an email sent to customers that was seen by CoinDesk. дальше »

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US banking groups lobby SEC for rule change to enter Bitcoin ETF market

Multiple US banking groups are seeking inclusion in the Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) landscape, prompting a request for a rule change to facilitate their participation. In a Feb. 14 letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler, a coalition comprising the Bank Policy Institute, the American Bankers Association, the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association, and the […] The post US banking groups lobby SEC for rule change to enter Bitcoin ETF market appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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Coinbase Upgraded to Neutral Ahead of Earnings at JPMorgan as Shares Surge

The bank lifted its rating on Coinbase stock to reflect rising crypto prices following the approval of spot bitcoin ETFs in the U.S. дальше »

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Russia’s central bank does not rule out crypto investments with focus on risk evaluation

While Russia’s central bank maintains its stance against crypto as a payment method, recent signals suggest a reconsideration of its stance regarding crypto investments. The Bank of Russia remains steadfast in its position against cryptocurrencies as legal tender within the… дальше »

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OFAC sanctions entities behind Iran’s digital currency program

The U.S. Treasury sanctioned entities for illegally exporting technology to Iran, including one that developed Iran’s central bank digital currency platform. The Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said in a press release that on Feb.… дальше »

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Crypto Custodian Taurus Enlists Lido to Bring Liquid Ethereum Staking to Swiss Banks

Taurus, which counts Deutsche Bank and Santander as partners, expects European jurisdictions to follow Switzerland’s example. дальше »

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Russian Central Bank: nearly half of all financial scams in Russia last year involved crypto

The Central Bank of Russia has disclosed that nearly half of the financial fraud schemes within the country in the previous year leveraged cryptocurrency and foreign currencies for payments. Notably, the central bank made this disclosure in a report detailing… дальше »

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Philippine central bank to introduce CBDC without blockchain technology

The Philippines is advancing towards the introduction of a non-blockchain central bank digital currency (CBDC) within the upcoming two years, according to the Governor of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), Eli Remolona. дальше »

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Philippines Rules Out Blockchain for Wholesale CBDC Seen Likely by 2026: Report

The country's central bank does not plan on issuing a retail version of the digital currency. дальше »

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New Zealand’s Central Bank chief casts doubt on stablecoin stability

Adrian Orr, the governor of the Central Bank of New Zealand, has criticized stablecoins, stating they cannot replace traditional currency and “are not stable. ” During a parliamentary finance committee meeting on Feb. дальше »

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New Zealand central bank governor issues alert on the stability of stablecoins

The governor of New Zealand’s central bank, Adrian Orr, has issued an alert on stablecoins saying they are unstable and cannot be a substitute to fiat currency. While speaking at a parliamentary finance committee on February 12, Orr said the stability of stablecoins relied on the issuer. дальше »

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Экс-директора Heartland Tri-State Bank обвинили в краже денег клиентов ради криптоинвестиций

Бывшему исполнительному директору Heartland Tri-State Bank предъявлено обвинение в хищении средств клиентов. Топ-менеджер использовал украденное для инвестирования в криптовалюту, уверяют американские правоохранители. дальше »

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India Advances E-Rupee CBDC Features While Keeping Tight Grip on Crypto Sector

The Reserve Bank of India is revolutionizing its digital currency, the e-rupee, with new offline and programmable features, juxtaposed against a backdrop of strict regulations impacting the broader cryptocurrency market in India. дальше »

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'Rich Dad Poor Dad' Author Kiyosaki Sounds Alarm Amid Bank Failures, Advocates Bitcoin as Parachute

Robert Kiyosaki warns of bank failures and champions Bitcoin as safe haven дальше »

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YouHodler Achieves Strategic Milestone with Bank of Spain’s Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) Registration

Lausanne, Switzerland (February 6, 2024) – YouHodler, a Swiss-based Web3 fintech platform, today announced it has obtained its Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) registration from the Bank of Spain. дальше »

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US Regional Bank Stocks Tank; Did the Banking Crisis Ever End? 

US regional banks' stocks have plummeted, led by New York Community Bancorp's 60% loss this year, due to unexpected losses on commercial real estate loans, prompting fears of another banking crisis. дальше »

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ФРС прекращает принудительные меры против банка Farmington, связанного с FTX

Федеральная резервная система прекратила принудительные меры в отношении государственного банка Farmington, который был связан с рухнувшей криптовалютной биржей FTX. В августе центральный банк заявил, что базирующийся в Вашингтоне банк Farmington State Bank и его холдинговая компания FBH Corporation изменили свой бизнес-план, не уведомив об этом надзорные органы. дальше »

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Top Fed Official Slams Bitcoin

Neel Kashkari, President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, has cast significant doubt on Bitcoin's value as an inflation hedge дальше »

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Первый в истории США криптобанк официально покинул рынок криптовалют

Американский Vast Bank, ставший первым банком США с сертификатом Федеральной корпорации по страхованию вкладов (FDIC), заявил о прекращении операций с цифровыми активам. дальше »

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Should Crypto Investors Be Wary of Another US Banking Crisis?

As U.S. regional bank stocks plummet, crypto investors are concerned about a potential banking crisis. The instability in regional banking could significantly impact the crypto market. The post Should Crypto Investors Be Wary of Another US Banking Crisis? appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Суад Бенкредда: Немецкий DZ Bank собирается начать торговать криптоактивами

Член правления второй по величине банковской группы Германии DZ BANK заявила, что в ближайшей перспективе компания готовится к запуску собственного сервиса для торговли цифровыми активами. дальше »

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