South Korea to pilot CBDC with 100k citizens in late 2024

As per the Bank of Korea, citizens will only be able to use digital won to buy selected goods. South Korea is gearing up to launch its first pilot of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) with 100,000 citizens in… дальше »

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Final Farewell: Crypto Bank Silvergate Completes Deposit Repayments Amid Liquidation Process

Silvergate Capital, a bank known for its focus on crypto services, has recently completed the repayment of all its deposit liabilities. This move aligns with the bank’s announcement to wind down its operations and liquidate its business voluntarily. дальше »

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100,000 Koreans To Test New Digital Won In Central Bank’s Pilot CBDC Program

Over the past two years, the Asian region has been racing to launch Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), and the Digital Won is the latest to enter a critical stage, per a recent report. Related Reading: Bhutan Secretly Spent Millions On Its Bitcoin Mines: Report Reveals Bank of Korea Partners with Financial Authorities For Digital […] дальше »

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Singapore Floats Stricter Rules to Discourage Crypto Retail Trading

Singapore central bank to curb crypto retail trading, banning incentives, leverage and card payments to limit volatility risks. дальше »

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Raiffeisen Bank объявил сроки запуска торговли криптоактивами

Австрийский банк Raiffeisen активно расширяет присутствие на рынке криптовалют — с января 2024 года клиенты смогут заниматься торговлей этим видом цифровых активов. дальше »

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Singapore Central Bank Rules to Discourage Crypto Speculation, Ease Investment Qualifications

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has released the final tranche of its responses to feedback on a consultation paper of proposed regulations for crypto service providers. дальше »

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Milei vowed to close Argentina’s central bank — But will he do it?

The challenge of replacing Argentina’s peso with the United States dollar (and potentially Bitcoin) will be great, but it’s not insurmountable. дальше »

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Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank to launch crypto trading in partnership with Bitpanda

Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank will launch crypto trading in 2024. Raiffeisen Bank International has $215B in assets and a customer base spanning the European Union and Eastern Europe. Bitpanda crypto exchange has complied with the crypto regulations in Austria and Germany. дальше »

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South Korea to Pilot CBDC With 100K Citizens in 2024

The Bank of Korea sees a CBDC as a potential answer to problems with existing government-issued grant systems, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic or childcare vouchers. дальше »

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South Korea to Pilot CBDC With 100,000 Citizens in 2024: Report

The Bank of Korea sees a CBDC as a potential answer to problems with existing government-issued grant systems, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic or childcare vouchers. дальше »

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Austria’s Raiffeisen Bank to Roll Out Crypto Trading for Retail Customers in January

The bank will start its crypto services to customers in Vienna, in partnership with Bitpanda. дальше »

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Crypto analyst: Ripple making connections amid Binance turmoil

A crypto analyst on JWK Show foresees potential Binance "bank run" in wake of FTX collapse, stirs market speculation. дальше »

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US Banking And Crypto: A Guide For International Entrepreneurs

Starting a business in the US can be exhilarating and challenging. This is especially true when navigating the complexities of US banking and the ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency.   You’re not just opening a bank account. дальше »

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Bankrupt Genesis alleges Gemini contributed to ‘run on the bank’ with $689M withdrawals

Bankrupt crypto lender Genesis has filed legal actions to retrieve $689. 3 million from cryptocurrency exchange Gemini. In a Nov. 21 court filing, the bankrupt lender alleged that Gemini contributed to the “run on the bank” it suffered by making these preferential transfers during a 90-day period that preceded its bankruptcy filing. дальше »

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Binance Records $1 Billion in Outflows, Is Binance Too Big to Fail?

Binance faced panic withdrawals amid leadership change, is bank run imminent? дальше »

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Binance Processes Nearly $1B in Net Outflows as Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao Resigns

Data shows the exchange sits on over $67 billion worth of tokens, easing concerns of a possible bank run. дальше »

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Tether Partnership Gone Wrong? Britannia Bank Hit With Lawsuit Over $1B Deposit

Tether (USDT), the largest stablecoin issuer in the world, is finding its banking partner, Britannia Financial, at the center of a legal battle. Arbitral International, a British Virgin Islands corporation, is suing Britannia over a $1 billion Tether deposit. дальше »

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Tether billion-dollar deposit in UK bank sparks legal showdown: FT

Tether, the USDT stablecoin issuer, deposited approximately $1 billion into the U. K. subsidiary of Britannia Financial Group in November 2021, Financial Times reported today, Nov. 21, citing court documents. дальше »

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Tether’s bank partner Britannia sued over $1B deposit: Report

Tether’s bank partner Britannia is reportedly facing a lawsuit over claims it failed to pay the full price of revenue-generating assets allegedly related to a deposit from Tether. дальше »

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Artificial Intelligence Technology Brings Benefits, Risks to Banking: Bank of America

AI has the potential to improve productivity and enhance bank returns, the report said. дальше »

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Tether Deposits of $1B With UK Financial Firm Are at Center of High Court Battle: FT

Tether deposited the funds with a subsidiary of investment bank Britannia Financial, according to the report, which cited filings made in the High Court. дальше »

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Canadian Regulator Seeks Feedback on Disclosure Rules for Bank Crypto Exposures

The country hopes to align local requirements with those proposed by international banking regulators. дальше »

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Binance faces historic penalty as DOJ settlement talks suggest over $4 billion

Binance Holdings is in talks with the U. S. Justice Department (DOJ) to resolve allegations of criminal activities, including money laundering, bank fraud, and sanctions violations, via a settlement that could exceed $4 billion, Bloomberg News reported Nov. дальше »

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Banking On Crypto: Santander Switzerland Offers Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading To Elite Clients

Santander Private Banking International has recently announced its foray into the crypto market. Catering to its affluent clients in Switzerland, the bank now provides services for trading and investing in leading digital currencies, specifically Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH). дальше »

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US DoJ: Over $4 billion to end criminal case against Binance

The US DoJ is reportedly seeking billions of dollars to end its criminal case against Binance and its co-founder The criminal charges includes violations of sanction laws, bank fraud, and moneyThe post US DoJ: Over $4 billion to end criminal case against Binance appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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US Seeks $4 Billion From Binance to Drop Criminal Charges: Bloomberg

Binance under criminal investigation by DOJ, IRS, CFTC for money laundering, bank fraud and sanctions violations. дальше »

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Santander Private Banking International diversifies into crypto trading for high net worth clients

Santander Private Banking International, a division of Banco Santander, is now offering its wealthy clients the opportunity to trade and invest in prominent cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether, marking a significant shift in the bank's approach to digital asset management. дальше »

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ECB president calls for European SEC creation

The head of the European Central Bank (ECB), Christine Lagarde, said that the EU needs its own version of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). дальше »

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Santander Private Bank Introduces Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading for Clients in Switzerland

Santander Private Banking International is offering buy, sell and hold services with bitcoin and ether to clients in Switzerland. дальше »

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Santander Private Bank Introduces Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading for Swiss Clients

Santander Private Banking International is offering buy, sell and hold services with bitcoin and ether to clients in Switzerland. дальше »

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Cryptocurrency Payments for Insurance: Are Insurance Companies Really Embracing Bitcoin and Altcoins?

It is no longer unusual to hear that a bank accepts savings in Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the like. Or that a loan company helps businesses with crypto.  After all, the traditional financial and insurance industries were among the first to adopt cryptocurrencies. дальше »

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Ripple’s XRP Whales Bank On A Massive Bull Run As Historic Price Eruption To $1 Beckons

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‘Primitive’ stablecoin lacks mechanisms that maintain fiat stability: BIS

The answer again is regulation, although this time the suggested regulation looks a lot like central bank co-option.

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‘Primitive’ stablecoin lacks mechanisms that maintain fiat stability: BIS report

The answer again is regulation, although this time, the suggested regulation looks a lot like central bank co-option.

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New BIS Report: Crypto Stablecoins Fall Short On Redemptions

A new report from the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has revealed a critical insight into the crypto market: no current stablecoin can guarantee full parity with its peg at all times, regardless of its size or backing type. дальше »

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Crypto Con Artists Busted: Trio Arrested In $10 Million Bank Fraud Scheme

Three individuals find themselves at the center of a complex crypto scam, accused of defrauding New York banks of more than $10 million. In a statement released by US Attorney Damian Williams on Thursday, the trio – Zhong Shi Gao, Naifeng Xu, and Fei Jiang – is alleged to have exploited the financial system between […] дальше »

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Mastercard Says Customers Are Too Comfortable With Today's Money for Adoption of CBDCs: CNBC

The widespread use of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) does not have enough justification at the moment as customers are so comfortable using today's type of money, a senior Mastercard official has said. дальше »

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Mastercard sees no justification for consumers to use CBDCs

Payments giant Mastercard says adoption is the most challenging part for state-issued digital currencies. The second-largest payment-processing provider, Mastercard, sees no prospects for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) shortly, as consumers nowadays are “comfortable using today’s type of money.” In… дальше »

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Singapore central bank to trial live wholesale CBDC for settlements

The Monetary Authority of Singapore has unveiled its plan to launch a live wholesale CBDC used for settlements by local banks.

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Three arrested in $10M bank fraud, crypto laundering scheme

The U. S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York and the FBI announced three arrests related to a $10 million scheme involving cryptocurrency on Nov. 16. The authorities said that Zhong Shi Gao, Naifeng Xu, and Fei Jiang were arrested after participating in a scheme to steal millions of dollars from U. дальше »

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Texas, Alabama securities regulators allege fraud against GS Partners in multiple crypto schemes

Securities regulators in Texas and Alabama have accused a group of companies tied to a metaverse real estate project of fraudulently raising millions from investors. The Texas State Securities Board last week issued an emergency cease and desist order against GS Partners, Swiss Valorem Bank, and several related entities controlled by Josip Heit. дальше »

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Singapore’s Central Bank to pilot live CBDC for interbank settlements

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is set to launch a live pilot of a CBDC for wholesale interbank settlements, marking a significant step in the integration of digital currencies into mainstream banking operations. дальше »

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Singapore’s MAS reveals plan to issue ‘live’ CBDC for wholesale settlement

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) is planning a pilot program where it would issue a “live” central bank digital currency (CBDC) for wholesale interbank settlement next year, according to a Nov. дальше »

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Singapore Central Bank to Start 'Live' Wholesale CBDC Trials

The trials are part of a broader initiative to test digital money, including tokenization of banking assets. дальше »

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Crypto Custody Triumph: Commerzbank Sets Precedent As First Major German Bank To Obtain License

Commerzbank AG, one of Germany’s leading full-service banks, has obtained a crypto asset custody license, marking a significant milestone in the country’s financial landscape.  This regulatory approval positions Commerzbank as the first major German bank to offer comprehensive digital asset services, signifying a growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies within the European banking sector.  Commerzbank Leads The […] дальше »

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IMF managing director says CBDCs can replace cash, but urges public and private sector cooperation

The IMF believes that central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have the potential to eventually supplant cash in the monetary system of the world, according to the watchdog’s managing director Kristalina Georgieva. дальше »

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Commerzbank becomes the first German bank to secure crypto custody license

Commerzbank becomes the first major German bank to receive a cryptocurrency custody license, signaling a strategic move into digital asset services. дальше »

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Commerzbank becomes first major German bank to obtain cryptocurrency custody license

Commerzbank has secured a cryptocurrency custody license, marking the first instance of a German full-service bank obtaining such approval from national regulators, according to a Nov. 15 statement. дальше »

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Commerzbank Becomes First German Full-Service Bank to Get Crypto License

German full-service bank Commerzbank announced its new license to hold crypto and offer digital asset services. The post Commerzbank Becomes First German Full-Service Bank to Get Crypto License appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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JPMorgan partners with wealth managers and blockchain operators for proof-of-concept initiative

JPMorgan’s bank’s digital asset division, Onyx, spearheads a collaborative effort focused on blockchain interoperability use cases for portfolio management. дальше »

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