BIS report on DeFi activity reveals institutional traders heavily outmaneuver retail on Uniswap

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has revealed that institutional players dominate liquidity provision on decentralized exchanges (DEXs) like Uniswap, according to a Nov. 19 report, In a recent report titled “Decentralized Dealers,” the BIS analyzed the behavior of sophisticated and retail participants in Uniswap v3’s liquidity pools. дальше »

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Goldman Sachs to set up new blockchain venture, targeting faster trading and settlements

Goldman Sachs' blockchain venture could accelerate financial innovation, potentially reshaping industry standards and enhancing market efficiency. The post Goldman Sachs to set up new blockchain venture, targeting faster trading and settlements appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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JPMorgan to enable USD-EUR FX settlements on blockchain

In a significant development for the financial industry, JPMorgan Chase & Co. has announced plans to enable foreign exchange (FX) settlements between the dollar and euro on its blockchain platform, Kinexys. дальше »

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JPMorgan to launch dollar-euro FX settlements via Kinexys blockchain

JPMorgan is rolling out instant dollar-euro FX settlement on its Kinexys blockchain, with sterling set to follow pending regulatory clearance. Banking giant JPMorgan Chase & Co. is set to bring foreign exchange settlements for dollar-euro transactions on its blockchain platform… дальше »

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Swift, Chainlink and UBS Pilot Bridges Tokenized Assets with Traditional Payments

Swift, UBS, and Chainlink’s pilot streamlines tokenized fund transactions via Swift's network, automating off-chain settlements under MAS’s Project Guardian. The post Swift, Chainlink and UBS Pilot Bridges Tokenized Assets with Traditional Payments appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Polymarket payouts to be delayed unless Fox, NBC agree on US election winner

No matter who wins the 2024 US presidential election, Polymarket users may have to wait months for their settlements. 

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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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Circle CEO predicts stablecoins will play major role in Hong Kong trade

CEO of Circle, Jeremy Allaire, says stablecoins will become a critical part of Hong Kong’s trade settlements as the region transitions into more Web3 territory. According to an Oct. 30 report on South China Morning Post, Jeremy Allaire said Circle(cUSDC)… дальше »

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Solana-Based RWA Platform AgriDex Taps Stripe's Bridge to Lower Cost for Agricultural Trade Settlements

AgriDex is an example of how stablecoins are being increasingly used as a payment vehicle in emerging regions as a cheaper alternative for traditional banking rails. дальше »

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BIS mulls ending mBridge pilot touted by Putin as dollar alternative: report

The Bank for International Settlements is mulling ending a cross-border payments platform eyed by the Russian president as a tool to bypass U.S. sanctions. The Bank for International Settlements is reportedly debating the future of its mBridge cross-border payments project… 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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How digital bonds could reshape debt markets and cut borrowing costs

Lamine Brahimi discusses how blockchain-based government bonds could revolutionize debt markets, with benefits including lower borrowing costs and efficient settlements. дальше »

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BIS urges caution as finance industry embraces asset tokenization

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has issued a cautionary report as traditional financial institutions accelerate their exploration of tokenization, raising concerns over governance, legal frameworks, and financial stability. дальше »

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Crypto companies paid $19B in settlements to US regulators in 2024

Since 2019, US regulators have collected a total of $31.92 billion in settlements from 25 crypto companies across various lawsuits.  дальше »

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US Regulators Crack Down On Crypto: $31.92 Billion In Major Settlements

The landscape of cryptocurrency in the US has been shaped by a series of high-profile enforcement actions, with regulators aggressively pursuing companies that have breached financial rules. The largest action to date was against FTX and its affiliate, Alameda Research, spearheaded by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). In August […] дальше »

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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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Digital-Asset Manager Kin Launches $100M Tokenized Real Estate Fund on Chintai Network

Fund tokenization is one of the frontiers of bringing real-world assets to blockchain rails in pursuit of greater efficiency, lower costs and faster settlements. дальше »

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SEC Just “Conceded” That ETH Is Not Security, Coinbase’s Top Lawyer Says

However, legal experts have cautioned the cryptocurrency community that private settlements are not precedential дальше »

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SEC crypto fines spiked 3,018% in one year

The SEC’s aggressive digital asset enforcement actions have netted billions in settlements, the bulk of which occurred this year. Since the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission extended its oversight to the nascent crypto industry in 2013, civil penalties levied against… дальше »

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Major Japanese banks back stablecoin platform for cross-border settlements

The collaboration could significantly enhance global financial efficiency, reduce transaction costs, and promote stablecoin adoption in traditional finance. The post Major Japanese banks back stablecoin platform for cross-border settlements appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Blockchain payments are already cutting costs and streamlining settlements – Binance Research

Blockchain's potential to revolutionize global payments could lead to more efficient, transparent, and cost-effective financial systems, despite current challenges. The post Blockchain payments are already cutting costs and streamlining settlements – Binance Research appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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BIS teams up with Bank of England to monitor stablecoin reserves

The Bank for International Settlements has announced a joint project with the Bank of England aimed at tracking stablecoins’ reserves. The Bank for International Settlements Innovation Hub in collaboration with the Bank of England announced a new joint pilot aimed… дальше »

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Slovenia launches EU's first digital sovereign bond via BNP Paribas

The bond was issued as part of ECB wholesale settlements experiments and matures on Nov. 25.

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How Solana is transforming cross-border agricultural trade

AgriDex’s blockchain-based platform enabled a South African farm to complete a trade with a London importer, showcasing the benefits of onchain settlements. дальше »

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BitMEX admits to not establishing anti-laundering rules per Bank Secrecy Act

BitMEX founders faced penalties for ignoring AML laws, compromising U.S. financial integrity from 2015-2020. Despite past settlements, BitMEX plead guilty to BSA violations, highlighting persisThe post BitMEX admits to not establishing anti-laundering rules per Bank Secrecy Act appeared first on AMBCrypto. дальше »

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BIS urges central banks to adopt AI to mitigate economic and financial risks

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has called on central banks to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) in anticipation of its significant impact on the economy and financial system. In a pre-released chapter of its upcoming Annual Economic Report for 2024, the BIS emphasized that the widespread adoption of AI could affect inflation trends and urged […] The post BIS urges central banks to adopt AI to mitigate economic and financial risks appeared first on CryptoSlate. дальше »

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BIS reveals almost every major central bank is interested in wholesale CBDCs

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) said its recent survey of central banks revealed that 94% of them globally are now engaged in exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) — reflecting a sharp increase in experiments and pilots, especially with wholesale CBDCs. дальше »

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Central banks less likely to issue retail CBDCs in mid-term, BIS says

According to the results of the 2023 BIS survey on central bank digital currencies and crypto, only 12% of central banks are planning to issue retail CBDCs in the mid-term. A recent survey by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS)… дальше »

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Zone launches PoS gateway with instant settlements

Zone’s layer-1 blockchain is purportedly Africa’s first decentralized, cross border, currency-agnostic payments solution.

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Crypto sleuth calls out Floyd Mayweather over another token scam

ZachXBT, a popular blockchain investigator, accused Floyd Mayweather of being connected to several token scams. Mayweather has a history of involvement in token scams, from lawsuits to court settlements. дальше »

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JPMorgan, Citi, Mastercard, Visa join forces to test tokenized asset settlement on shared ledger

Major banks collaborate on a shared ledger PoC to streamline tokenized asset settlements, aiming for a 24/7 interoperable network. The post JPMorgan, Citi, Mastercard, Visa join forces to test tokenized asset settlement on shared ledger appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Mastercard, Citi, JPMorgan, Visa Test Distributed Ledger Solutions for Settlements

Mastercard, Visa, JPMorgan, and Citigroup have launched the Regulated Settlement Network, integrating multiple financial elements to revolutionize settlements and enhance efficiency using Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). дальше »

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Mastercard joins forces with US banking titans for tokenized settlement trials

The partnership between significant banking giants in the U.S. and Mastercard aims to streamline multiple asset-class settlements on a shared ledger platform. дальше »

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Former NFL Star Rob Gronkowski to Pay $1.9M to Settle Crypto Investor Suit

The NBA's Victor Oladipo and racecar driver Landon Cassill also struck deals, and a group of Voyager investors said this was the "first tranche" of settlements with promoters of the former cryptocurrency lender. дальше »

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BRICS Eye Stablecoin Launch To Reduce The Influence Of The US Dollar — Will Ripple’s XRP Be Utilized?

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BRICS weighs in on using stablecoins in settlements, Russian official says

BRICS members explore stablecoin payments and a platform to conduct CBDC payments, aiming to enhance financial cooperation, a Russian official says. Stablecoins might become a tool for international settlements among BRICS members, as the alliance has already set up a… дальше »

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New MEDA investors spot strong potential while AVAX and FIL look to stabilize

Milei Moneda ($MEDA) targets 60% ROI for early investors. Avalanche (AVAX) forms cross-chain asset settlements with ANZ and Chainlink, sparking bullish predictions after its recent price decline. дальше »

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Voyager Digital recovers over $480m from FTX and 3AC settlements

Bankrupt firm Voyager Digital has announced that it has successfully recovered $484.35 million from FTX, Three Arrows Capital (3AC), and Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance settlements. The announcement on April 10 was part of a comprehensive status update to the United States… дальше »

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Urgent Stablecoin Regulation Needed, Global Financial Watchdog Says

In a bid to navigate the complex landscape of stablecoin regulation, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has sounded the alarm for urgent global oversight. The latest report from the BIS underscores the pressing need for a unified regulatory framework to address the significant regulatory fragmentation hindering the widespread adoption of stablecoins. Related Reading: Shiba […] дальше »

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Grayscale CEO Says Bitcoin ETF Outflows Are Reaching Equilibrium: Reuters

Sonnenshein said that some of the selling connected to settlements of bankrupt crypto companies like FTX are "largely behind us." дальше »

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Central Bank Group Starts Tokenization Project to Enhance Monetary System

The project will investigate the integration of tokenized commercial bank deposits with central bank money using smart contracts and programmability, the Bank for International Settlements said. дальше »

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Ondo Finance Moves $95 Million to BlackRock’s Tokenized Fund

In a groundbreaking development, Ondo Finance has allocated $95 million to BlackRock's BUIDL, facilitating instant settlements for its OUSG token, a first in crypto utilizing a tokenized fund for enhanced transaction speed. дальше »

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Ondo Finance to Move $95M to BlackRock's Tokenized Fund for Instant Settlements for Its T-Bill Token

The allocation marks to first example of a crypto protocol leveraging BlackRock's tokenized fund for its own offering. дальше »

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BIS issues recommendations for global stablecoin regulation

The Bank for International Settlements has issued a set of recommendations aimed at regulating global stablecoins. дальше »

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Ripple’s XRP Could Be The Key To Gold-Backed Stablecoins Amid Potential Adoption By Global Banks

There has been speculation that XRP could be backed by gold amid talks that XRP could be accepted by global banks and other financial institutions for international settlements and would be backed by gold for its fair value. дальше »

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Binance User Base Grew 30% This Year, Expanding Even After U.S. Legal Settlements

The largest cryptocurrency trading venue added 40 million accounts to 170 million. дальше »

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Argentina Greenlights Bitcoin for Contract Settlements in Economic Overhaul

Сообщение Argentina Greenlights Bitcoin for Contract Settlements in Economic Overhaul появились сначала на Coinstelegram.

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Tokenization of RWAs Gets Push in Europe as AXA, Generali Buys SocGen's Green Bonds on Ethereum

SocGen said tokenized bonds provide greater transparency and traceability, as well as speedier transactions and settlements. дальше »

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XRP Touted For CBDC Settlements In US Federal Reserve Questionnaire

In the recent public questionnaire, titled “Money and Payments: The US Dollar in the Age of Digital Transformation,” the XRP army has done its best to let the US Federal Reserve know what the XRP Ledger (XRPL) is capable of. дальше »

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