OKX secures full UAE license, opens retail and institutional trading

The trading platform highlighted that investors can deposit and withdraw UAE dirhams using their local bank accounts.

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South Korea’s largest crypto exchange Upbit to be probed by the FSC

South Korea’s Financial Services Commission plans to investigate Upbit over concerns about its market dominance and its close ties with K Bank. A local media report cited FSC chairman Kim Byoung-hwan, stating that the country’s top financial regulator will thoroughly… дальше »

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Standard Chartered Analysts Says Ethereum Price Will Reach $10,000 If This Happens

Analysts at British multinational bank, Standard Chartered have predicted that the price of Ethereum (ETH) could potentially climb to $10,000 in response to the anticipated political changes set to take place following the upcoming United States (US) Presidential elections. дальше »

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Colombian bank Littio, OpenTrade launch USD accounts on Avalanche

Littio, a Colombian Neobank, has partnered with OpenTrade to provide interest-bearing USD accounts to local customers on the Avalanche blockchain.   According to a press release shared with crypto. дальше »

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LatAm Bank Littio Ditches Ethereum for Avalanche as Demand for RWA Vaults Grows

Avalanche's low transaction fees and consistency were cited as reasons for picking that chain. дальше »

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BofA survey: Young wealthy investors remain skeptical of stocks, crypto seen as better alternative

28% of young wealthy investors are focusing on crypto investments A cautious mindset is what’s dominating young investors portfolio choices 76% of young investors remain skeptical of traditional investments Young investors are holding more crypto investments compared to traditional equities, according to a report from the Bank of America (BoA). дальше »

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ECB exec calls to embrace DLT, tokenization to improve Europe’s ‘fragmented’ capital markets

Piero Cipollone, a member of the European Central Bank’s (ECB) Executive Board, urged Europe to embrace digital assets and distributed ledger technology (DLT) to create an integrated capital markets union. дальше »

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Solana Is 'Richly Valued' Versus Ether, but Could Still Outperform If Trump Gets Elected: Standard Chartered

The bank's analysts remained bullish on bitcoin and crypto in general no matter who wins the presidency in November. дальше »

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Report: State Street enters tokenized bonds and digital money funds

American financial giant State Street is exploring blockchain technology to tokenize bonds and money market funds for enhanced collateral management. State Street, the largest custodian bank in the world, is leveraging blockchain to explore the tokenization of bonds and money… дальше »

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Crypto and real estate overtake US stocks as top investment choices for younger Americans: BoFA

As younger generations navigate a rapidly changing economic environment, cryptocurrencies and real estate are emerging as top investment choices, according to Bank of America’s (BofA) 2024 Study of Wealthy Americans. дальше »

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First Bitcoin Investment Fund Launched By National Bank Of Bahrain

On Monday, the National Bank of Bahrain (NBB) announced the launch of its first Bitcoin-linked structured investment fund. The product, developed in partnership with digital asset firm ARP Digital, is designed specifically for institutional investors in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, which includes Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. National Bank […] дальше »

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ECB official proposes unified European ledger for digital assets

European Central Bank executive board member Piero Cipollone would like to see a sort of European union for digital assets.

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National Bank of Bahrain rolls out its first Bitcoin investment fund

The Bitcoin investment fund is designed for institutional investors and will offer exposure to BTC gains capped at a predefined threshold, with 100% loss protection on the downside. дальше »

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National Bank of Bahrain launches a Bitcoin investment fund

The National Bank of Bahrain launches the GCC’s first Bitcoin investment fund. The fund offers accredited investors exposure to Bitcoin as a capital-protecting option. Bahrain ranks fifth globally in Bitcoin holdings, emphasizing its crypto-friendly stance. дальше »

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Brazil tests DeFi elements, compatibility in Drex CBDC pilot

Brazil’s central bank is developing a synthetic central bank digital currency that blends decentralization, privacy and programmability. дальше »

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Poland’s 2nd Largest Bank Uses Blockchain To Preserve Country’s Cultural Treasures

Pekao Bank from Poland, the country’s second largest lender, is making headlines by taking a bold approach to preserving art. Using the medium of blockchain technology, it has kept some of its most valuable artworks in an Arctic vault, and less exposed to the elements. дальше »

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Bank Pekao Launches Archiv3 To Tokenize And Preserve Historic Art On Aleph Zero L1 Blockchain

Pekao S.A, the second largest bank in Poland, is proud to launch the Archiv3 project on the Aleph Zero blockchain, which aims to tokenize and preserve Polish cultural heritage. Archiv3 was launched in partnership with Aleph Zero, a layer 1 blockchain platform known for its speed, data confidentiality, and ease of development, and Degen House. […] дальше »

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Swift to begin trials for digital asset transactions across global network in 2025

SWIFT, the global bank messaging network, announced that banks across North America, Europe, and Asia will begin live trials of digital assets and currency transactions over its network starting next year, according to an Oct. дальше »

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Bank of America customers see $0 balances amid nationwide outage

Some Bank of America customers seeing $0 balances noted that their debt was “conveniently” still showing up.

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Poland’s Pekao Bank using blockchain to preserve art in arctic vault

Poland’s second-largest bank, Bank Pekao, is using blockchain technology to preserve the country’s cultural heritage.  According to a Pekao press release, the bank partnered with Aleph Zero to launch Archiv3, a project aimed at tokenizing Polish artwork and securely storing… дальше »

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ARCHIV3: Poland’s Second-Largest Bank Chooses Aleph Zero to Tokenize Historical Art

Zug, Switzerland, 2nd October 2024, Chainwire

The post ARCHIV3: Poland’s Second-Largest Bank Chooses Aleph Zero to Tokenize Historical Art appeared first on CoinJournal.

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BoE exec warns of stability risks from shift to private settlement assets

Bank of England warns that failure to modernize central bank money could shift wholesale settlements to private assets, potentially risking financial stability. A Bank of England executive warns that failing to adapt central bank money to emerging technologies could push… дальше »

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Taurus partners with Chainlink for broader tokenization adoption

Taurus, backed by Deutsche Bank, has teamed up with Chainlink Labs to advance the use of tokenized assets by financial institutions. Taurus will integrate Chainlink’s (LINK) technology to solve key issues in tokenized assets, focusing on security, data accuracy, and… дальше »

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Fraud platform integrates JPMorgan’s blockchain solution to verify vendor banking data

Fraud prevention platform Trustpair announced the integration of investment bank JPMorgan’s blockchain-based solution Confirm to verify bank account information on Oct. 1. Confirm is a closed network for global account validation information built on Liink, the enterprise-focused permissioned and private blockchain developed by JPMorgan’s Onyx division. дальше »

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UK believes trial to embrace digital securities can protect ‘market integrity’

The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Bank of England have officially launched the next phase of their Digital Securities Sandbox (DSS), enabling firms to explore distributed ledger technology (DLT) and tokenized securities within traditional financial markets. дальше »

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Bank of England and FCA launch Digital Securities Sandbox

The regulatory sandbox aims to strengthen the United Kingdom’s position as a global financial hub.

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Russia’s central bank to probe crypto-linked cross-border transfers, banking channels

The Bank of Russia is planning to investigate cross-border crypto transfers by residents, focusing on banking channels to assess the volume of crypto-related operations. Russia‘s central bank will conduct an investigation into cross-border crypto transactions by residents in Q4 and… дальше »

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Bitcoin’s price surge draws interest from ‘nocoiners’ but ownership stagnant – Fed survey

A growing number of Americans who do not own cryptocurrency are expressing interest in making future purchases, even as overall ownership rates decline, according to a new report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia’s Consumer Finance Institute (CFI). дальше »

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Bitcoin price drops below $64k amid fears of a Bank of Japan (BOJ) rate hike

In recent weeks, Bitcoin price has experienced significant volatility, culminating in a notable drop below the $64,000 mark after a bullish attempt that saw it surge above $66k. Notably, this decline, which has seen Bitcoin’s price tumble by over 3% in just 24 hours, can be attributed to a combination of factors, including a “long […] дальше »

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Australia’s ANZ joins Project Guardian on tokenized assets

Australia’s ANZ Bank is partnering with the Monetary Authority of Singapore, Chainlink Labs, and ADDX to explore tokenized assets and blockchain interoperability. ANZ Bank, one of Australia’s “Big Four” banks, has become the first Australian bank to join Project Guardian,… дальше »

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Australian lender ANZ partners with Chainlink to explore RWA tokenization

Australia’s second-largest bank, ANZ, has partnered with Chainlink Labs and ADDX to explore tokenized real-world assets, according to a Sept. 30 statement shared with CryptoSlate. The move is part of ANZ’s involvement in the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) Project Guardian, which aims to enhance access to tokenized assets in the financial sector. дальше »

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Власти Китая выдали ZA Bank первую в истории Гонконга криптолицензию

Цифровой банк ZA Bank получил от Комиссии по регулированию ценных бумаг Китая разрешение, позволяющее этой кредитно-финансовой организации выполнять операций с виртуальными активами. дальше »

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Hong Kong’s ZA Bank becomes first virtual bank to get SFC license

ZA Bank becomes the first Hong Kong digital-only bank to gain a license from the Securities and Futures Commission for Type 1 regulated activity. According to Hong Kong news outlet HKEJ, on Sept. 30 a ZA Bank spokesperson said that… дальше »

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Bolivia reports 100% rise in virtual asset trading

Bolivia saw a 100% increase in trading volumes of virtual assets between July and September. The increased volume comes after Banco Central de Bolivia lifted a long ban on Bitcoin. Bolivia’s central bank lifted the ban in June this year. дальше »

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Крупнейший в мире депозитарный банк BNY Mellon получил право хранить биткоины

В Комиссии по ценным бумагам и биржам США (SEC) заявили, что один из крупнейших в мире депозитарных банков Bank of New York Mellon Corp (BNY Mellon) получил одобрение на хранение биткоина, эфира и других цифровых активов. дальше »

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Bitcoin Prices Show Positive 30-Day Correlation With China's Central Bank Balance Sheet

“The new inflow of cash could indirectly push up the price of bitcoin, particularly in the long term perspective,” one analyst said. дальше »

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Middle East accounts for 7.5% of global crypto volume — Chainalysis

According to the World Bank, less than 50% of adults in the Middle East and North Africa region had access to adequate banking services. дальше »

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Canada's CBDC Departure Risks Web3's Interoperable Future

A lack of interoperability poses an existential threat to central bank digital currencies, as it does to Web3 itself, says Temujin Louie, CEO of Wanchain. дальше »

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Мнение: власти США намеренно закрыли дружественный к биткоин-индустрии Silvergate

Silvergate Bank мог бы продолжить свою деятельность, если бы не был вынужден пойти на добровольную ликвидацию под давлением американских регуляторов. Об этом заявил партнер Castle Island Ventures Ник Картер. дальше »

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Biden admin deliberately killed off Silvergate to ‘decapitate’ crypto — Nic Carter

The now-bankrupt Silvergate Bank was forced to cap its crypto deposits at 15% under threat of being shut down by US regulators, claims Castle Island Ventures partner Nic Carter. дальше »

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Bitcoin Price Could Surge Following Chinese Economic Stimulus: Here’s Why

Bitcoin (BTC) could benefit from the People’s Bank of China’s (PBOC) decision to cut the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) by 50 basis points (bps). China Injects Economic Stimulus, Will Bitcoin Benefit? In an announcement on September 24, 2024, the Chinese central bank stated it had slashed the RRR by 50bps. The move bears semblance to […] дальше »

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American Bank Steps Toward To Launch Storage of (ETF) and (BTC ) Service – Here’s Top 5 New Coins To Invest Now For 50x Profit

A leading US bank is moving ahead with plans to offer storage services for Bitcoin and ETFs. This significant development in finance signals new opportunities for investors seeking significant returns. дальше »

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BNY Mellon расширит кастодиальные услуги на спотовые биткоин-ETF

The Bank of New York Mellon с AUM в $50 трлн планирует выйти на рынок кастодиальных услуг спотовых биржевых фондов на базе биткоина и Ethereum. Об этом Bloomberg сообщили представители банка. дальше »

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DBS Bank to Launch Innovative Crypto Structured Products

Сообщение DBS Bank to Launch Innovative Crypto Structured Products появились сначала на Coinstelegram.

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China Confirms Interest Rate Cut – Will Bitcoin Skyrocket?

Another influential central bank intends to undertake dovish stance, which may fuel Bitcoin price surge дальше »

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Bitcoin price target rises to $78K after Chinese stimulus package

Bitcoin rallied strongly after the previous two stimulus package announcements by the People's Bank of China.

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Ireland eyes MiCA guardrails to democratize finance with crypto

The Central Bank of Ireland is leading calls to democratize finance and boost financial inclusivity by implementing the EU’s MiCA regulations, highlighting the country’s priorities. дальше »

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Bitcoin More Linked With U.S. Fed, Traders Say, as China Lands Stimulus

People’s Bank of China governor Pan Gongsheng announced a cut to the amount of money banks must hold in reserve, taking it to the lowest level since 2020. дальше »

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Celestia, Arweave, Jasmy lead as crypto fear and greed rises

Cryptocurrency prices have pointed upwards in the past few days as the market digest the recent central bank decisions.   Bitcoin, the biggest crypto in the industry, has held steady above $63,000, although signs indicate its recovery is waning. дальше »

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Canada Moves Away From Retail CBDC, Shifts Focus to Broader Payments

Canada is shifting its focus away from a retail central bank digital currency after years of research, its central bank announced last week. дальше »

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