Bitcoin To Hit $225,000 By End Of Year, Predicts Venerable US Investment Bank

In a newly released investor note, one of the oldest US investment banks H. C. Wainwright & Co. —established in 1868—is projecting substantial upswing for the Bitcoin price. According to the note, the institution has revised its previous Bitcoin price target for the end of 2025 from $145,000 to $225,000, underpinned by a confluence of historical trends, macroeconomic indicators, and emerging regulatory and institutional factors. дальше »

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Биткоин отмечает 16-летие

3 января 2009 года был добыт первый блок биткоина — генезис-блок. Сегодня криптовалюта отмечает 16 лет с момента запуска блокчейна. Примечательно, что в хеше первого блока был зашифрован текст: “The Times 03/Jan/2009 Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks” — намек на проблемы традиционных финансов и необходимость новой системы. дальше »

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16 лет назад был добыт генезис-блок биткоина

3 января 2009 года человек или группа людей под псевдонимом Сатоши Накамото запустил/-и основную сеть биткоина, добыв генезис-блок с 50 BTC. В его хеше содержится заголовок статьи «Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks» британского издания The Times. дальше »

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California man sues 3 Asia banks over $1M pig butchering crypto-fraud scam

California resident Ken Liem accused three banks of failing to perform adequate checks that could have blocked scammers from opening accounts. дальше »

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Garanti BBVA’s to Provide Crypto Trading Services in Hint of Things to Come

European banks will soon be offering crypto services to their customers in the EU, according to Spanish crypto exchange Bit2Me. дальше »

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China tightens grip on crypto with new foreign exchange rules

China has rolled out new regulations to identify and control risky foreign exchange activities, including those involving cryptocurrencies, the South China Morning Post reported. According to the report, China’s State Administration of Foreign Exchange recently directed banks to monitor and report suspicious transactions tied to cross-border gambling, underground financial networks, and unauthorized crypto dealings. дальше »

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China’s new rules force banks to flag transactions with crypto: report

China’s new rules require banks to flag risky transactions, including those involving crypto, making it harder for mainland investors to trade digital assets. China‘s foreign exchange regulator, the State Administration of Foreign Exchange, has rolled out new rules requiring banks… дальше »

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Stablecoin to move beyond trading in 2025, Dragonfly Capital exec predicts

As banks gear up to issue stablecoins for payments, 2025 could mark a turning point for stablecoin adoption, Dragonfly Capital’s Haseeb Qureshi predicts. Stablecoins are set to revolutionize small and medium-sized business payments in 2025, shifting from trading and speculation… дальше »

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DeFi and KYC: A Hate-Hate Relationship

Decentralized Finance (DeFi) was born to sidestep the middlemen of traditional finance.  No banks, no gatekeepers, no prying eyes—just you, your crypto wallet, and a world of possibilities.  So when the IRS rolled out new rules mandating KYC (Know Your Customer) for DeFi front ends, it felt like throwing a toga party in a corporate […] The post DeFi and KYC: A Hate-Hate Relationship appeared first on CoinCentral. дальше »

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Cambodia Embraces Stablecoins While Bitcoin Metrics Signal A Market Shift

In a significant policy shift, the National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) has authorized commercial banks and payment institutions to offer services related to Category 1 crypto assets, including secured stablecoins. дальше »

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National Bank of Cambodia to allow banks to process cryptocurrencies for the first time

The National Bank of Cambodia has given commercial banks and payment firms permission to provide crypto-related services, but not for Bitcoin and other unbacked tokens. According to the Phnom Penh Post, the NBC formally declared the decision to allow banks… дальше »

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Russian banks authorized to halt transfers with CBDCs for days

The Bank of Russia has approved a new rule that will allow banks to block operations with digital rubles for days if they appear to be linked to fraud. The Bank of Russia has introduced new rules requiring banks to… дальше »

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Relationship building is a hedge against debanking — OKX exec

Documents released on Dec. 6 show the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) asked banks to pause crypto-related activities. дальше »

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Harbour Joins Forces with Velocity Labs to Launch Instant Stablecoin Payment Between EU Banks and Polkadot

Harbour, collaborating with Velocity Labs, unveils the launch of their innovative stablecoin payment system “Magic Ramp”, seamlessly bridging SEPA Instant payment rails with the Polkadot ecosystem. дальше »

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Harbour Teams with Velocity Labs to Launch Instant Stablecoin Payment Between EU Banks and Polkadot

This collaboration seamlessly integrates TradFi banking systems into Web3, providing efficient, low-cost payment solutions. дальше »

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How Wall Street’s Relationship With Bitcoin Will Transform in 2025: 5 Predictions

From MicroStrategy splitting its stock to major banks acquiring crypto firms, bitcoin is about to enter its “Wall Street” era. дальше »

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Custody Firm Taurus Partners With Temenos Bringing Crypto Wallets to Thousands of Banks

Banks that use Temenos core software can now easily create crypto wallets and have exposure to any type of digital assets they want дальше »

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Judge slams FDIC’s ‘lack of good-faith’ in censoring crypto letters to banks

A US federal judge has ordered the FDIC to redo and resubmit redactions it made to crypto “pause letters” it sent to financial institutions. дальше »

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CHILLGUY creator Philip Banks’ account possibly compromised, granting IP rights to token team

Philip Banks' account may have been compromised, leading to a tweet granting IP rights to the ChillGuy token team. The token surged 30%, but all gains were erased amid speculation. The post CHILLGUY creator Philip Banks’ account possibly compromised, granting IP rights to token team appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Banks on Edge: Ripple Moves $1.88 Billion in XRP for Less Than a Cent, Threatening Traditional Profit Models

In a development that underscores the cost efficiency of the XRP Ledger (XRPL), Ripple has executed a series of large XRP transfers collectively worth nearly $1.88 billion, incurring a total transaction fee of only around $0.0013. дальше »

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Opening Doors for Banks Under a Trump Administration

Despite the rapidly evolving relationship between traditional finance and cryptocurrency, significant changes are not just based on market dynamics, but also political factors, says Lucas Schweiger. дальше »

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Economist explains why crypto and stock prices may crash in 2025

Crypto and stock prices have surged this year, driven by strong earnings and central banks lowering interest rates. Bitcoin (BTC) reached a record high of nearly $105,000, while the total cryptocurrency market cap increased by 120%. U.S. stock indices like… дальше »

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Coinbase exec publishes FDIC letters urging banks to halt or avoid crypto services

Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal has disclosed letters from the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to banks throughout 2022, urging them to halt or avoid crypto-related activities. дальше »

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US gov told banks to suppress crypto, Coinbase documents show

Internal Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation communications suggest the agency deliberately limited U.S. banks’ involvement with crypto businesses in 2022. These communications, brought to light by Coinbase, highlight how regulatory ambiguity has fueled tension between crypto firms and federal banking authorities.… дальше »

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U.S. Regulator Told Banks to Avoid Crypto, Letters Obtained by Coinbase Reveal

Coinbase's Paul Grewal says this is hard evidence proving the industry hasn't been spouting conspiracy theories about being shoved out of U.S. banking. дальше »

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Fed's Rates Dilemma in 2025

The Federal Reserve and many other major central banks face above-target inflation hurdle on their path towards lower rates. дальше »

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Central banks favor legacy instant payment systems over CBDCs

TradFi looks safe on the international payments market for the foreseeable future, despite advances in blockchain solutions.

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CHILLGUY Skyrockets 1,000x In Four Days, Captivating The Meme World

$CHILLGUY, formerly known as “Just a Chill Guy,” has captured the meme token spotlight by surging 1,000 times in just four days. The character, created by illustrator Phillip Banks in 2023, features an anthropomorphic brown dog dressed in a baggy sweater, jeans, red sneakers, and sporting a relaxed “don’t care” […] дальше »

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Bank Clients Just Dipped Their Toes Into Bitcoin ETFs, but Q4 Could See a FOMO Spike

Wealth management clients of Wall Street banks like Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley in the third quarter continued to modestly accumulate (or trade) bitcoin via the spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds. дальше »

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Hong Kong’s HKMA warns against overseas crypto firms posing as banks

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority cautions the public on overseas crypto firms falsely claiming to be banks, urging caution as such claims may violate local banking laws. Hong Kong‘s financial regulator, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, warning against overseas crypto… дальше »

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US and Canadian banks face tenfold rise in digital scams, new report reveals

Digital scams have surged tenfold this year in the US and Canada as fraudsters increasingly leverage social engineering to deceive customers, according to cybersecurity firm BioCatch. This rise highlights the shift in criminal tactics that exploit human behavior rather than bypassing technology, posing significant challenges for financial institutions. дальше »

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Seven South Korean banks to participate in CBDC-driven pilot

Seven financial lenders in South Korea have been authorized to participate in a pilot program testing CBDC-based digital financial services. South Korea‘s Financial Services Commission has authorized seven domestic banks to participate in a pilot program testing digital financial services… дальше »

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The FDIC has told banks to refrain from providing crypto services in over 20 cases, Coinbase finds

Coinbase chief legal officer Paul Grewal said that the crypto exchange has discovered over 20 instances where the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) asked banks to “pause” or “refrain from providing” or “not proceed” with crypto-related banking services. дальше »

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Solana’s Golden Cross vs BlockDAG’s ROI – Which Could Be the Better Play Right Now?

Decentralised finance offers a fresh alternative to traditional banking – crypto’s utility is groundbreaking, and more people are moving away from keeping money in banks. While the technology itself is impressive, it’s the potential for higher ROI that’s capturing attention beyond Forex and Nasdaq. дальше »

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Are Crypto Banks In Danger? FDIC ‘Pause Letters’ Spark Fears Of Operation Chokepoint 2.0

A cryptocurrency exchange accused the US government of undermining the cryptocurrency sector orchestrating a campaign against digital currencies. Coinbase revealed that the US Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has been employing tactics to dissuade financial institutions from engaging in crypto-related activities. дальше »

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Coinbase Exposes FDIC’s Guidance Against Crypto Banking

Coinbase discovered over 20 instances where the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) advised banks to avoid offering crypto-related services. The post Coinbase Exposes FDIC’s Guidance Against Crypto Banking appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Coinbase finds FDIC discouraging banks from offering crypto banking services in over 20 instances

Coinbase reveals over 20 FDIC letters advising banks against crypto services, with CLO Paul Grewal advocating for transparency in FOIA filings. The post Coinbase finds FDIC discouraging banks from offering crypto banking services in over 20 instances appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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BIS cuts ties with controversial CBDC project mBridge, citing project maturity

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) announced its departure from Project mBridge, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiative developed in partnership with the People’s Bank of China and the central banks of Hong Kong, Thailand, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. дальше »

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Ripple CTO Reveals What Real Success Story Is for Company

XRP not for banks? Ripple CTO reveals what real success is дальше »

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Spanish banks advance in the world of Bitcoin: a new financial chapter

The financial landscape in Spain has changed drastically in recent years. What was once unthinkable is now becoming a reality: major Spanish banks, such as BBVA, Santander, and CaixaBank, are beginning to integrate services related to cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin. дальше »

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BIS and big banks introduce Project Mandala for improved cross-border transactions 

The Bank for International Settlements and central banks from Australia, South Korea, Malaysia, and Singapore have introduced Project Mandala, a system that embeds regulatory compliance directly into cross-border financial transactions. дальше »

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BIS partners with central banks to tackle cross-border compliance with Project Mandala

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has collaborated with several central banks to showcase regulatory compliance in cross-border transactions through Project Mandala, according to an Oct. дальше »

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HKMA teams up with Thailand, Brazil central banks on cross-border tokenization pilots

Hong Kong Monetary Authority has partnered with the Bank of Thailand and Banco Central do Brasil to advance cross-border tokenization projects under collaborative initiatives. Hong Kong‘s financial watchdog, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, has partnered with the central banks of… дальше »

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'The Case for Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset' — Bitcoin Policy Institute

According to the paper, central banks collectively hold $2.2 trillion in gold as of Q1 2024 and continue to expand their gold allocations. дальше »

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Vitalik Buterin Thinks Michael Saylor’s Recent Comments On Regulated Bitcoin Custody Are ‘Batshit Insane’

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Citibank Debanked Ripple's Brad Garlinghouse Due to Crypto, Exec Says

The chief of Ripple, Brad Garlinghouse, recounted his own brush with the U.S. government's pressure on banks to be wary of digital assets, saying Citi dumped him. дальше »

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Russian banking sector concerned CBDC entry cost too high for small lenders: report

Experts warn that the high investment required to join the digital ruble platform could be prohibitive for small Russian banks, as it exceeds their annual tech budgets by several times. The entry cost for Russian banks to join the Bank… дальше »

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A Spoonful of Bitcoin: How Mary Poppins Awakens Us to Financial Sovereignty

In Mary Poppins, Mr. Banks' journey from rigid conformity to joyful liberation mirrors the transformative power of Bitcoin. As he discovers that true wealth lies in freedom, we too are invited to rethink our relationship with money and embrace the financial sovereignty that Bitcoin offers. дальше »

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Chainlink’s LINK set for surge as banks tap into private blockchain transactions

Attention has turned to a possible LINK price breakout especially following today’s announcement by Chainlink introducing two cutting-edge features designed to enhance confidentiality in institutional transactions, marking significant advancements in blockchain privacy for financial institutions. дальше »

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Wall Street Giant Morgan Stanley Bets Big On Bitcoin ETF: $272 Million Revealed

Last January 10th, 2024, the US Securities and Exchange Commission finally approved the Bitcoin ETF applications of 11 funds, including Fidelity, Grayscale, and Blackrock’s IBIT. Within a month, trading volume increased as more banks, funds, and individual traders got a share. дальше »

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