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Bank of Russia Eyes Stablecoins for Cross-Border Transactions

[Aug 27 11:20 AM] The Bank of Russia is exploring the use of stablecoins in cross-border transactions, considering them as digital financial assets (DFAs) under existing regulations if they have a responsible entity. The initiative may involve a limited group of…

Execs at crypto-friendly Evolve Bank leave amid regulatory crackdown: Report

[Aug 21 7:04 PM] The bank services several crypto-friendly financial technology companies.

MiCA regulation poses ‘systemic risk’ to banking system, says Tether CEO

[Aug 9 5:00 PM] According to Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino, recently approved MiCA regulations threaten both banks and stablecoin issuers.

EU MiCA implementation is a “pivotal moment” for crypto regulations: compliance expert

[Aug 2 1:05 PM] The European Central Bank recently joined forces with Crystal Intelligence, as its blockchain analytics partner for the upcoming MiCA implementation.

Can Bitcoin price break out after Bank of England interest rate cut?

[Aug 1 11:31 AM] This marks the bank’s first interest rate cut in over four years, with the last rate cut occurring in March 2020.

Russia to Initiate Crypto Payments Internationally by Year-End, Central Bank Governor Says

[Jul 31 1:30 AM] Russia plans to launch international cryptocurrency payments by the end of the year to counter Western sanctions, according to the governor of the Bank of Russia. The central bank is prepared to be flexible and is already discussing the conditions…

Digital euro to be ‘most private electronic payment option’

[Jul 30 1:29 PM] Since the inception of the digital euro, many critics have called the proposed digital currency a surveillance tool.

Potential Trump victory and rising global liquidy may benefit crypto, analyst says

[Jul 18 11:00 AM] Macroeconomist Lyn Alden assesses the impact of the 2024 US presidential election outcome on Bitcoin and the broader crypto industry.

Bahamas to Mandate Banks to Distribute Central Bank Digital Currency

[Jul 2 10:29 PM] The Bahamas, the first country to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC) called the Sand Dollar, is preparing regulations to mandate commercial banks to provide access to the e-money to boost adoption. Central Bank Governor John Rolle…

European Central Bank releases first CBDC progress update

[Jun 24 12:10 PM] The ECB promised pseudonymization and independent audits of the CBDC system to calm consumer fears of tracking.

Iran to launch public CBDC pilot in June

[Jun 19 4:57 AM] Unlike other types of electronic money in Iran, the digital rial doesn’t require interbank settlement to transfer funds between buyers and sellers.

Ripple partners with National Bank of Georgia to digitize economy

[Jun 10 5:11 AM] Ripple continues to deepen its CBDC collaboration with the Republic of Georgia by exploring ways to digitize the local economy.

Bitcoin price hits $70K as spot and BTC ETF buying surges

[May 20 1:47 PM] Analysts believe Bitcoin price is en route to new highs now that the recent consolidation phase has come to an end.

Gold Prices Break Record Highs, Silver Also Rallies

[May 20 1:29 AM] Gold has continued rising in financial markets, hitting new all-time high (ATH) prices against the U.S. dollar. The precious metal’s price rose to levels close to $2,450 per ounce this Monday, fueled by geopolitical tensions and the…

Philippines begins Peso-backed stablecoin sandbox testing

[May 13 2:36 AM] The test aims to evaluate the PHPC stablecoin’s real-world performance, its impact on the local fiat ecosystem, and its potential uses, including payments, trading and DeFi applications.

Cryptocurrency Imports in Brazil Break Records and Begin to Affect Trade Balances

[May 7 9:38 PM] Purchases from foreign cryptocurrency exchanges, considered imports, have broken records in Brazil, putting some weight into the nation’s trade balance. During the last 12 months, cryptocurrency purchases reached $14.84 billion, after…

Central banks must revise business model, embrace CBDCs — ECB member

[May 6 3:10 PM] Bundesbank’s president Joachim Nagel urged central banks to revamp their business models and adopt digital currencies during the BIS Innovation Summit.

Nigeria restricts fintech onboarding to stop KYC-evading crypto investors

[May 1 2:00 AM] Nigerian fintech firms OPay, Kuda Bank, Moniepoint and PalmPay were directed to pause the creation of new accounts amid an ongoing audit of their KYC processes.

Chinese 'Crypto Dad' faces government investigation

[Apr 26 4:01 AM] Yao Qian, the first director of CBDC development at China’s central bank, is reportedly under investigation for suspected law violations.

Bank of Japan Ends Eight-Year Negative Rates Regime; Bitcoin Slides to $62.7K

[Mar 19 5:30 AM] The BOJ hiked the benchmark borrowing cost by 10 basis points, abandoning the prolonged negative interest rate policy.

Jerome Powell Clarifies: US Far From Introducing a Central Bank Digital Currency

[Mar 7 8:34 PM] Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated before the Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs that the United States is far from adopting or even recommending the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), emphasizing a…

The European Central Bank Is Either Lying About Bitcoin or Lying to Itself

[Feb 22 1:26 PM] ECB Director General Ulrich Bindseil and advisor Jürgen Schaaf are definitely against bitcoin, but their reasons don’t make a lot of sense.

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

[Feb 20 9:09 AM] Hong Kong's central bank issued guidance for authorized institutions interested in providing custody services for digital assets.

Philippines to Develop Blockchainless Wholesale CBDC in Two Years

[Feb 14 2:00 AM] The Central Bank of the Philippines will develop a central bank digital currency (CBDC) in the next two years, according to Governor Eli Remolona Jr. The still unnamed CBDC will focus on the wholesale market and won’t use blockchain tech…

The Big Misunderstanding: What MiCA Really Means for Stablecoins in Europe

[Feb 6 12:32 PM] The EU's comprehensive crypto guidance does not introduce entirely new regulations for fiat backed stablecoins, former central banker Jón Egilsson writes. Instead it affirms existing rules that many current issuers are not yet following.

Nigeria Forex Crisis: Central Bank Removes Cap on Exchange Rate for International Money Transfer Operators

[Feb 4 3:30 AM] The Central Bank of Nigeria announced on Jan. 31 that it had removed caps on naira payout rates that international money transfer operators are allowed to quote. The central bank said the policy change is an effort aimed at further liberalizing the…

ECB Staff Unhappy With Christine Lagarde’s Leadership, Survey Shows

[Jan 26 9:30 PM] A survey of European Central Bank (ECB) staff has revealed widespread dissatisfaction with President Christine Lagarde’s leadership. More than half of the respondents rated Lagarde’s performance as “very poor” or…

Nigerian Central Bank Warns Counterfeiters as Residents Reportedly Grapple With Cash Shortages

[Dec 13, 2023 3:30 PM] As Nigeria grapples with cash shortages, the country’s central bank warned of the presence of counterfeit, higher-denomination naira banknotes. The bank has urged members of the public to report anyone suspected of falsifying or…

Taiwan central bank completes wholesale CBDC study, plans next steps

[Dec 8, 2023 12:45 PM] A central bank official spoke about ongoing CBDC research and other payment modernization Taiwan is exploring.

Bitcoin is up 170% since the ECB called its 'last gasp' at $16.4K

[Dec 6, 2023 3:20 AM] Bitcoin does the complete opposite of what the EU's central bank warned about in late 2022.