Bitcoin Miners Have Started 2025 on a Strong Footing, JPMorgan Says

The combined hashrate of miners tracked by the bank has doubled in the last year to roughly 30% of the global network, the report said. дальше »

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Top Italian Bank Buys Bitcoin as Demand from Wealthy Clients Grows

In a move that signals Italy’s growing embrace of digital assets, Intesa Sanpaolo, the country’s largest banking group, has announced its readiness to address the rising demand for Bitcoin.  дальше »

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Swiss state-owned bank PostFinance launches ETH staking

PostFinance, which serves around 2.7 million customers across Switzerland, says it will allow people to stake starting from just 0.1 Ether. дальше »

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US Treasury secretary nominee sees “no reason” for CBDC

Scott Bessent believes a CBDC is only for countries that have no other investment alternatives He adds that many countries are only issuing CBDCs “out of necessity” Scott Bessent, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for US Treasury Secretary, has said he sees “no reason” for the US to have a central bank digital currency (CBDC). дальше »

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BitMEX Slapped With $100 Million Fine For Violating Anti-Money Laundering Laws

BitMEX, the cryptocurrency trading platform, has incurred a substantial $100 million penalty for contravening US anti-money laundering (AML) requirements. This penalty arises from the company’s noncompliance with the US Bank Secrecy Act (BSA), which permitted unlawful transactions on its platform for multiple years. дальше »

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Swiss state-owned lender PostFinance deepens crypto push with Ethereum staking debut

Switzerland’s state-owned financial giant, PostFinance AG, has launched an Ethereum (ETH) staking service — allowing users to earn rewards while strengthening blockchain security. The initiative is part of the bank’s ongoing expansion into digital assets. дальше »

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Trump Treasury Pick Bessent Opposes Idea of U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency

Scott Bessent, who is immersed in the Senate confirmation process as President-elect Donald Trump's Treasury secretary nominee, only addressed crypto briefly. дальше »

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Swiss Government-Owned Bank Introduces Crypto Staking

PostFinance AG, owned by the Swiss government, now offers Ethereum staking as part of its growing crypto services. It plans further expansion. The post Swiss Government-Owned Bank Introduces Crypto Staking appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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Switzerland’s PostFinance AG bank introduces Ethereum staking

PostFinance AG launches Ethereum staking, expanding its crypto service offerings. The move aligns with rising global crypto adoption and Switzerland’s crypto-friendly stance. The US political shift under Trump is expected to boost crypto market stability and growth. дальше »

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Swiss bank PostFinance introduces Ethereum staking

PostFinance, a Swiss state-owned bank, has announced the launch of crypto staking for its customers. On Jan. 16, PostFinance announced that it has expanded its crypto trading and custody solution to include staking. дальше »

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BitMEX оштрафовали на $100 млн в США

Оператора биржи криптодеривативов BitMEX, компанию HDR Global Trading Limited, в США оштрафовали на $100 млн за нарушение Закона о банковской тайне. Global cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX fined $100 million for violating Bank Secrecy Acthttps://t. дальше »

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Минюст США оштрафовал BitMEX на $100 млн

Оператора биржи криптодеривативов BitMEX, компанию HDR Global Trading Limited, в США оштрафовали на $100 млн за нарушение Закона о банковской тайне. Global cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX fined $100 million for violating Bank Secrecy Acthttps://t. дальше »

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Crypto Bulls Brace for Bank of Japan's Rate Hike That Could Derail Momentum

Japan's headline inflation is at 2.9% year-over-year, at a 3-month high. A hot inflation print could set bitcoin back. дальше »

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Swiss AMINA Bank removes custody fees for USDC to woo stablecoin holders

Swiss AMINA Bank has waived custody fees for USDC holders, offering quarterly rewards and asset protection to boost stablecoin adoption. Crypto-friendly AMINA Bank (formerly SEBA Bank) has removed custody fees for its USD Coin (USDC) Stablecoin Rewards Account clients in… дальше »

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BitMEX hit with an additional penalty following its 2022 guilty plea

BitMEX fined $100M for AML violations following a guilty plea in 2022. The US court also ordered a two-year probation for the exchange. The operator of BitMEX cryptocurrency exchange, HDR Global Trading Limited, has been ordered to pay a $100 million fine following BitMEX’s guilty plea in 2022 for violating the US Bank Secrecy Act. дальше »

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Crypto Goes Mainstream: Italy’s Biggest Bank Buys 11 Bitcoins For $1 Million

The biggest bank in Italy, Intesa Sanpaolo, has finally entered the world of cryptocurrencies by buying 11 bitcoins worth over $1 million, Reuters reported. The move marks a significant moment in the financial institution’s history as it becomes the first Italian bank to make a direct investment in digital assets. дальше »

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Bank of Namibia grants provisional licenses to two crypto exchanges

Namibia’s central bank has granted the first set of provisional licenses to two cryptocurrency exchanges. According to local media, citing a recent media statement from the regulator, the Bank of Namibia has granted provisional authorization to Mindex Virtual Asset Exchange… дальше »

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Latin America’s Nubank launches 4% annual USDC rewards for stablecoin holders

Brazilian neobank Nubank has launched a fixed 4% annual return for USDC holders, making the feature available to all crypto wallet users. The largest digital bank in Latin America, with more than 85 million customers in Brazil and 6 million… дальше »

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Bison expands banking network with Deutsche Bank partnership

Bison strengthens its banking options by adding Germany’s largest bank as a partner to protect customer balances. On Jan. 13, Bison, the crypto trading platform operated by the Boerse Stuttgart Group, revealed that Deutsche Bank has joined as a new… дальше »

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Bank of England takes next step in CBDC exploration with Digital Pound Lab

The Bank of England launches the Digital Pound Lab, exploring a CBDC to complement cash and foster innovation in the UK payments ecosystem. The post Bank of England takes next step in CBDC exploration with Digital Pound Lab appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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U.K. Central Bank opens Digital Pound Labs for CBDC test

The Bank of England plans to launch a sandbox designed to test a central bank digital currency or also known as a CBDC. дальше »

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Bank of England advances design phase of ‘digital pound’ CBDC

The Bank of England (BoE) and HM Treasury reported significant progress in the design phase of the digital pound, a proposed central bank digital currency (CBDC) that would complement traditional banknotes and enhance the UK’s payment infrastructure. дальше »

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Here’s Why This Banking Giant Thinks Investors Will Pour $8 Billion Into US Spot XRP ETFs

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Italy’s largest bank steps into Bitcoin with $1M purchase

Italy's largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, buys $1M in Bitcoin, marking its first spot purchase amid growing institutional crypto adoption. The post Italy’s largest bank steps into Bitcoin with $1M purchase appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Italy’s largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, buys $1M Bitcoin

Intesa Sanpaolo Bank buys $1M in Bitcoin. The bank is the first Italian bank to invest in crypto. The move is a low-risk experiment with digital assets in preparation for potential client demand. дальше »

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Italy’s largest bank Intesa Sanpaolo enters Bitcoin market with initial €1 million investment

Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s largest bank, has reportedly entered the Bitcoin market by acquiring €1 million worth of the leading digital asset. This translates to approximately 11 BTC, according to an internal email allegedly signed by Niccolo Bardoscia, the head of the bank’s digital asset trading and investment division. дальше »

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Circle’s USDC beats Tether USDT in market cap surge during 2024

USDC’s massive growth in 2024 marked the stablecoin’s steady recovery following a 45% market cap drop associated with the Silicon Valley Bank collapse in 2023. дальше »

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Italy’s largest bank enters crypto market with $1M Bitcoin investment

Intesa Sanpaolo has become Italy’s first bank to make a Bitcoin investment after buying more than $1 million worth of BTC during a period of growing institutional interest. дальше »

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Italy’s largest bank, Intesa Sanpaolo, makes bold crypto move with $1M Bitcoin purchase

Intesa Sanpaolo, Italy’s largest bank by assets and a major player in the European financial landscape, has officially entered the Bitcoin market. According to a report from Reuters, the bank purchased 11 BTC valued at over $1 million on January 13, 2025. дальше »

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New York and Bank of England collaborate to align global crypto regulations

The New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) has announced a partnership with the Bank of England (BOE) to launch an international regulatory initiative aimed at harmonizing crypto regulations, according to a Jan. дальше »

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Intesa Sanpaolo becomes the first Italian bank to invest in crypto, buying more than $1m worth of BTC

Banca Intesa Sanpaolo has become the first Italian bank to purchase Bitcoin, as revealed by leaked email screenshots on the website 4chan. According to a report by Wired Italia, traders have detected a recent crypto purchase by Banca Intesa Sanpaolo,… дальше »

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Crypto Bank Sygnum Gets Unicorn Status With $58M Round

The Zurich and Singapore-based lender closed the oversubscribed "strategic growth round," which was led by BTC-focused venture capital firm Fulgar Ventures дальше »

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Swiss crypto bank Sygnum bags $58m, reaches $1b unicorn status

Swiss crypto bank Sygnum has raised nearly $60 million in a strategic growth round as it plans further regional expansion. Digital asset Swiss bank Sygnum has raised $58 million in its Strategic Growth Round, pushing its value to over $1… дальше »

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Circle partners with Bison Digital Assets for MiCA-compliant stablecoins

Bison Digital Assets, a subsidiary of Portugal’s Bison Bank, has partnered with Circle to provide access to regulated stablecoins that comply with the European Union’s Markets in Crypto Assets framework. дальше »

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Bithumb adopts Kookmin Bank as new partner bank starting March 2025

Bithumb, South Korea’s second largest crypto exchange, is dropping NongHyup Bank in favor of Kookmin Bank as part of its efforts to tap into the mainstream market. According to a report by The Korea Times on Jan. 13, Bithumb will… дальше »

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Crypto-friendly ZA Bank considers opening physical branches in Hong Kong: report

ZA Bank, a digital neobank offering crypto trading, is reportedly considering physical branches in Hong Kong following new HKMA rules. Hong Kong‘s digital banks are exploring the possibility of opening physical branches as the local regulator introduced new rules allowing… дальше »

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CBDCs must close the gap between old and new financial systems | Opinion

Linking a CBDC, tokenized asset, digital wallet, and bank account is what governments need to envision as the goal of any CBDC initiative. дальше »

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CFPB proposes crypto firms refund users for funds lost to hacks

A proposed CFPB rule could allow crypto users to have protections similar to those of US bank account holders by considering the definition of “funds.” дальше »

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Ex-UK PM Liz Truss Supports Bitcoin, Warns Against CBDCs

In an interview with Peter McCormack, the longtime Bitcoin advocate and host of a podcast that originally focused solely on Bitcoin before expanding to cover UK politics, former UK Prime Minister Liz Truss expressed her support for Bitcoin and expressed deep reservations about central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). Truss, who briefly served as the UK’s […] дальше »

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China's Central Bank Halts Bond Purchases to Support Yuan, BTC Holds Under $95K

The PBOC on Friday suspended bond purchases to stall the slide in bond yields and CNY дальше »

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Crypto-friendly Custodia Bank achieves SOC 2 Type II compliance certification

Custodia Bank, a crypto-friendly Wyoming-based bank, has achieved a major milestone in its security controls by obtaining certification as a System and Organization Controls 2 compliant bank.   On Jan. дальше »

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Czech Central Bank Explores Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset

Сообщение Czech Central Bank Explores Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset появились сначала на Coinstelegram.

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Czech central bank mulls Bitcoin to diversify foreign exchange reserves

The Czech central bank's consideration of Bitcoin highlights a growing trend among nations to explore cryptocurrency for economic resilience. The post Czech central bank mulls Bitcoin to diversify foreign exchange reserves appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Singapore’s OCBC bank launches fractional tokenized bonds for corporates

Singapore’s OCBC Bank has launched a blockchain-based solution enabling corporate clients to invest in fractionalized tokenized bonds, marking a shift in corporate treasury management. The bank’s accredited investors, defined as entities with over S$10 million ($7.3 million) in assets, can… дальше »

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Комбо в Piggy Bank на 7 Января

Раскрыты детали для выполнения комбо дейлика в Piggy Bank. Задача доступна игрокам с новыми комбо карточками с использованием их в течение 7 января. Так же уже с 8 января вы сможете получить свежее вознаграждение в ходе закрытия дейлика. дальше »

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Hong Kong-based crypto exchange HashKey secures VASP license in Ireland

HashKey has secured a VASP license in Ireland. The license allows crypto trading and custody services. The licensing aligns with the EU’s MiCA regulations requirement. In a move towards global expansion, Hong Kong-based cryptocurrency exchange HashKey has successfully obtained a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP) license from the Central Bank of Ireland. дальше »

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Federal Reserve bank regulator Michael Barr to step down

Fed’s Barr once said the Federal Reserve would “likely view it as unsafe and unsound for banks to directly own crypto-assets on their balance sheets.” дальше »

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Want to Double Your Portfolio Fast? Check Out These Emerging Altcoins Under $1!

As the cryptocurrency market heats up, attention turns to promising digital currencies that won’t break the bank. With prices under a dollar, these emerging altcoins are capturing interest for their potential to deliver substantial returns. дальше »

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Bitcoin ‘debasement trade’ is here to stay: JPMorgan

Investors are boosting Bitcoin allocations as a hedge against geopolitical uncertainty, the bank said.

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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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