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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AI may lead to inflationary pressures: Bank of Canada

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem highlights the potential risks AI poses to inflation and financial stability in the short term. дальше »

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Bank of Canada says no to retail CBDC in reshuffling of priorities

Regulating and speeding up payments without a CBDC are more important to the Canadian central bank.

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BNY Mellon SAB 121 exemption may herald bank Bitcoin custody

Bank of New York Mellon, the largest U.S. custodian bank, scored an exemption from a controversial SEC rule that may enable Bitcoin custody. Institutional custody of Bitcoin (BTC) and cryptocurrencies in the U.S. took a step forward as BNY Mellon… дальше »

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Crypto.com gains payment service license from Bahrain central bank

Singapore-based cryptocurrency Crypto.com is reinforcing its regional presence with a Bahraini license following its approval in Dubai. дальше »

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Bitcoin to hit $200K by end of 2025 regardless of election — Bank exec

The 2024 election is projected to be a tight race on the granular local level, but this shouldn’t matter for the long-term price of BTC.  дальше »

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Фондовая биржа Штутгарта и DZ Bank объединили инфраструктуры для оказания услуг по торговле криптовалютой

Вторая по величине банковская группа Германии DZ Bank и криптоподразделение фондовой биржи Boerse Stuttgart заключили партнерское соглашение для предоставления клиентам кооперативной банковской сети услуг по торговле криптовалютой и ее хранению. дальше »

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Bitcoin Nears $64K as BTC Futures Attract Billions; BoJ's Hike Pause Bumps Risk Assets

The Bank of Japan won’t rush to repeat hikes of the yen, which triggered a market meltdown in July. дальше »

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Bank of Japan maintains interest rates at 0.25% after core inflation firm to 2.8%

BoJ's rate hold amid inflation concerns highlights cautious economic strategy, contrasting with US Fed's aggressive rate cuts boosting markets. The post Bank of Japan maintains interest rates at 0. дальше »

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Shift to new server provider restores X in Brazil for some users

Brazil recently lifted the freeze on bank accounts for Elon Musk’s Starlink and the X platform after the companies paid a $3-million fine. дальше »

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Germany’s DZ Bank to roll out cryptocurrency trading and custody for 700 cooperative banks

Germany’s second-largest bank, DZ Bank, has announced plans to offer its 700 cooperative banks access to cryptocurrency services. This significant move follows a partnership with Boerse Stuttgart Digital and underscores the growing interest in digital assets among traditional financial institutions. дальше »

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DZ Bank partners with Boerse Stuttgart for crypto trading

The partnership will bring cryptocurrency trading and custody solutions to around 700 cooperative banks, with an initial rollout planned for late 2024. дальше »

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Germany's Commerzbank and DZ Bank To Offer Bitcoin and Crypto Trading

Germany's two large banks, Commerzbank and DZ Bank, are launching Bitcoin and crypto trading services amid growing demand. дальше »

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