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JPMorgan Questions Sustainability of $12 Billion Crypto Inflows

[Jun 17, 2024 4:11 PM] JPMorgan analysts have raised concerns about the sustainability of the $12 billion year-to-date inflow into crypto assets, given the current high bitcoin prices relative to production costs and gold. The substantial inflows this year have been…

Chinese Gang Arrested for Exploiting Digital Yuan

[Jun 15, 2024 3:23 AM] In Zhejiang province, China, a criminal gang exploited digital yuan accounts to illegally cash out over 200,000 yuan ($27,566) within four days. The digital yuan, or e-CNY, is the People’s Bank of China’s (PBOC) central bank digital currency…

US Treasury Expands Sanctions to Cripple Russian War Economy

[Jun 13, 2024 4:15 PM] The U.S. Treasury Department announced Wednesday that over 300 new sanctions have been issued to intensify pressure on Russia for its ongoing war against Ukraine. These measures, in alignment with G7 commitments, target entities and individuals…

Coinbase CEO Engages US Senators to Push Clear Crypto Regulations

[Jun 13, 2024 3:11 PM] Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said on Wednesday that he engaged with over a dozen senators from both Democratic and Republican parties in Washington, D.C., over the past 48 hours. The discussions focused on establishing clear regulations for the…

UBS Recommends Buying Gold Dips Amid Economic Uncertainty

[Jun 11, 2024 8:41 PM] The UBS editorial team, comprising financial analysts and economists at UBS, a prominent global financial services firm, recommends purchasing gold during price dips rather than selling. Recently, gold prices fell by over $80 per ounce due to…

Gold Production Struggles Despite 2024 Q1 Surge

[Jun 10, 2024 9:31 PM] The gold mining industry struggles to sustain production growth due to declining new deposits, reports the World Gold Council (WGC). Despite a 4% increase in first-quarter production in 2024, overall growth has plateaued since 2016. In 2023, mine…

HSBC China Introduces Digital Yuan Services for Corporate Clients

[Jun 10, 2024 7:38 PM] HSBC Bank (China) Ltd. announced on Friday the launch of digital yuan (e-CNY) services for corporate clients, becoming one of the first international banks to provide these services to both corporate and retail customers. The e-CNY, or digital…

6 US Banks Face Moody’s Downgrade

[Jun 9, 2024 6:45 PM] Moody’s has initiated a review for potential downgrades of six U.S. regional banks due to their considerable exposure to commercial real estate (CRE) loans. Moody’s Corporation, established in 1909 and recognized as one of the…

Ripple Teams Up With Clear Junction for GBP and EUR Payouts

[Jun 8, 2024 9:32 PM] Ripple has partnered with Clear Junction, a global leader in cross-border payment solutions for regulated institutions, to enhance cross-border payments, enabling instant and secure GBP and EUR payouts, with more currencies to follow. Ripple…

Central Banks Boost Gold Reserves by 33 Tonnes in April

[Jun 7, 2024 9:25 PM] Global gold reserves rose by 33 tonnes in April, according to the World Gold Council. The Central Bank of Turkey was at the forefront, increasing its holdings by 8 tonnes. This addition marks 11 consecutive months of purchases, bringing the central…