Hightower Advisors, SouthState Bank disclose investments in spot Bitcoin ETFs

Hightower Advisors disclosed a $68 million investment in spot Bitcoin ETFs in a May 6 filing. The 13F filing indicates that the firm holds 709,956 shares of Grayscale’s GBTC worth $44. 8 million, 200,084 shares of FBTC worth $12. дальше »

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German central bank president calls for swift adoption of CBDCs to stay competitive.

Joachim Nagel, President of the Deutsche Bundesbank and a member of the ECB, emphasized the urgency for central banks to reassess their business models and swiftly adopt central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). дальше »

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Kenya taps US Bitcoin mining giant Marathon Digital for crypto regime and mining consultation

Kenya partners with Marathon Digital for crypto regime advice, a notable change from its central bank's previous warnings. The post Kenya taps US Bitcoin mining giant Marathon Digital for crypto regime and mining consultation appeared first on Crypto Briefing. дальше »

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Custodia recruits distinguished solicitors in Federal Reserve case

Custodia Bank has hired two solicitors to represent it in its case against the US Federal Reserve, Politico reported on May 26. Custodia CEO Caitlin Long confirmed the news and said the two solicitors have a “deep understanding of federalism issues” and experience in federal regulation of the crypto industry. дальше »

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Standard Chartered Bank Analysts Sound Warning Alarm: Bitcoin Price Can Still Drop To $50,000

Leading international cross border bank, Standard Chartered has predicted steep price declines for Bitcoin, foreseeing a pessimistic future outlook for the pioneer cryptocurrency amidst broader market downturn. дальше »

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BlackRock Exec Reveals Huge Sovereign Wealth Fund Interest In Bitcoin As Second-Largest European Bank Acquires IBIT ETF Shares

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Артур Хэйес: Цена биткоина поднимется до $70 000 к концу лета

Откат биткоина на 12% в последние дни стал «необходимой чисткой рынка», цена преодолеет $60 000 и до конца августа не закрепится выше 70 000. Об этом заявил экс-CEO BitMEX Артур Хэйес. "Mayday" is a brief discussion on the recent Fed, US Treasury, the bank bailout policies. дальше »

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Артур Хэйес спрогнозировал рост биткоина к $70 000 до конца лета

Откат биткоина на 12% в последние дни стал «необходимой чисткой рынка», цена преодолеет $60 000 и до конца августа не закрепится выше 70 000. Об этом заявил экс-CEO BitMEX Артур Хэйес. "Mayday" is a brief discussion on the recent Fed, US Treasury, the bank bailout policies. дальше »

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Nigerian fintechs crack down on crypto, users face account blocks

The Nigerian central bank’s attitude to crypto has been inconsistent in recent years, and the crackdown contradicts a decision taken in 2021 to facilitate crypto account opening. дальше »

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Europe’s Largest Bank Buys BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Before US Wealth, Pension Funds

BNP Paribas has made a pioneering move by investing in BlackRock's iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF, showcasing the growing acceptance of Bitcoin in traditional financial sectors. The post Europe’s Largest Bank Buys BlackRock Bitcoin ETF Before US Wealth, Pension Funds appeared first on BeInCrypto. дальше »

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MoonPay expands crypto options with PayPal integration

MoonPay users in the U.S. can now buy and sell 110 different cryptocurrencies using PayPal transfers via wallet, bank transfers or debit cards. дальше »

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TradFi Veterans Pitch Tokenized Asset Marketplace With Eyes on U.S. Regulatory Approval

Ironlight, helmed by the former global head of trading of Schroeder and Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth fund ADIA with the ex-CEO of TD Bank as an adviser, aims to be a premier tokenization, listing and trading ecosystem for real-world assets targeting big investors. дальше »

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Second Largest European Bank is Buying Bitcoin ETF: 13F SEC Fillings

Recent 13F filings show Europe's second largest bank, BNP Paribas, has purchased Bitcoin exposure via a US spot Bitcoin ETF. дальше »

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Nigerian Central Bank halts fintech new accounts to curb crypto trading

The Nigerian Central Bank has requested four fintech companies to pause creating new accounts in a bid to block crypto traders from accessing them. As per a report from Nigerian news outlet Techcabal, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has directed four key players in… дальше »

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Germany’s Bundesbank says households ‘appear open’ to CBDCs

Nearly 90% of German households “appear open” to the idea of embracing a central bank digital currency during banking stress, Germany’s Bundesbank says. A recent survey conducted by the Deutsche Bundesbank revealed that a very large majority of Germans “appear… дальше »

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Nigeria restricts fintech onboarding to stop KYC-evading crypto investors

Nigerian fintech firms OPay, Kuda Bank, Moniepoint and PalmPay were directed to pause the creation of new accounts amid an ongoing audit of their KYC processes. дальше »

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Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Sentenced to 4 Months in Prison

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, the founder of cryptocurrency giant Binance, has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty to violating the Bank Secrecy Act, reflecting heightened regulatory scrutiny in the crypto sector. дальше »

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Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao faces reduced jail time as judge rejects DOJ request

The judge has diverged from DOJ’s 36-month proposal. Some believe the judge is leaning towards a 10 to 16-month sentence. Changpeng ‘CZ’ Zhao is accused of violating the Bank Secrecy Act. дальше »

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American Investment Bank Morgan Stanley Wants To Add Spot Bitcoin ETFs To 12 New Funds

American multinational investment bank and financial services company, Morgan Stanley has revealed intentions to add Spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) into a selection of its institutionally focused funds. дальше »

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Morgan Stanley Ups the Ante on Bitcoin ETFs

American multinational investment bank Morgan Stanley wants to allow multiple funds to get explore to Bitcoin ETFs дальше »

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Pakistan mulls CBDC for women amid concerns of financial abuse

Pakistan’s finance minister says the country is mulling a central bank digital currency to empower women and tackle financial abuse. Pakistan is weighing in on launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC) to modernize financial transactions and provide greater accessibility… дальше »

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Russia to Enforce Crypto Ban, Exempting Miners and Central Bank Projects

Russia sets a September 1 start date for a strict crypto ban, targeting non-Russian digital currencies to reinforce the ruble's role, while allowing exceptions for miners and central bank projects. дальше »

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Custodia Bank claps back against court ruling, wants Fed master account

Custodia Bank has filed a notice of appeal on April 26, challenging a lower court's decision from March denying its attempt to officially join the U.S. banking system. дальше »

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Custodia To File Appeal Over Denied Access To Fed Master Account

Custodia Bank has officially expressed its desire to appeal the US District Court ruling in Wyoming, which supported the decision of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City (FRBKC) to deny the crypto bank a master account. дальше »

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Republic First Bank closed by US regulators — crypto community reacts

Republic First Bank’s 32 branches across the United States will reopen under Fulton Bank starting April 27, according to the FDIC. дальше »

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Custodia Bank files notice of appeal in Federal Reserve case

Custodia Bank filed a notice of appeal in its ongoing case against the US Federal Reserve on April 26. The bank intends to appeal an earlier judgment that denied its entitlement to a Federal Reserve master account, a service that allows access to the central bank’s system without relying on intermediary banks. дальше »

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Custodia Bank takes case to higher court after March setback

Custodia Bank is challenging a lower court’s ruling in its battle for a Federal Reserve master account.

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Crisis In Crypto: China’s Leading Blockchain Advocate Faces Investigation

Yao Qian, a prominent ‘pro-blockchain official’ in China, is under investigation by Chinese authorities for undisclosed “violations of law.” The Background Of Blockchain Advocacy And The Current Crackdown Qian, known for his pivotal role in developing China’s Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), has been a leading voice in the country’s blockchain initiative. Qian’s efforts were […] дальше »

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Custodia Bank Appeals Court Loss in Fed Master Account Lawsuit

Custodia, a Wyoming-based aspiring crypto bank, filed a notice of appeal against a court ruling that affirmed the Federal Reserve's rejection of its bid for a master account and membership. дальше »

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Bitcoin Warning Issued by Chairman of Swiss National Bank

Thomas Jordan, long-standing chairman of Swiss National Bank, has warned about risks associated with Bitcoin дальше »

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BNY Mellon invests in Bitcoin ETFs as institutional interest grows

BNY Mellon, the world's largest custodian bank and the oldest in the U.S., has recently disclosed its investment in Bitcoin ETFs. дальше »

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Oldest US Bank Invests In 2 Bitcoin ETFs, SEC Filing Shows

The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (BNY Mellon), the oldest and one of the largest banks in the United States, has disclosed its investments in Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). According to its recent Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings, BNY Mellon has acquired stakes in spot BTC ETFs managed by BlackRock and Grayscale. […] дальше »

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World’s largest custodian bank BNY Mellon holds spot Bitcoin ETFs

The global interest in spot Bitcoin ETFs continues to pull in the world’s largest institutional investors and firms. This time, it’s BNY Mellon, the world’s largest custodian bank, which has revealed its exposure to the spot Bitcoin ETFs market. дальше »

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Ex-head of China’s CBDC reportedly under investigation

The former head of China’s digital yuan initiative is reportedly under investigation for “serious violations of discipline and law.” Yao Qian, the former lead developer of China‘s central bank digital currency (CBDC) initiative, is said to be under investigation for… дальше »

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Chinese ‘Crypto Dad’ faces government investigation

Yao Qian, the first director of CBDC development at China’s central bank, is reportedly under investigation for suspected law violations. дальше »

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Investment Giant Morgan Stanley Considers Providing Spot Bitcoin ETF Options For Clients

American multinational investment bank, Morgan Stanley is reportedly exploring the possibility of allowing its extensive brokers to recommend Spot Bitcoin Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) to clients. Morgan Stanley To Recommend Spot Bitcoin ETFs Morgan Stanley is considering permitting its 15,000 brokers to advocate for customers to invest in Spot Bitcoin ETFs, according to two senior […] дальше »

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Morgan Stanley Moving to Start Bitcoin ETF Sales: Reports

Major bank Morgan Stanley may soon allow its 15,000 brokers to recommend Bitcoin ETFs to clients. The move could boost inflows and send a legitimizing signal to other financial institutions. дальше »

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Morgan Stanley brokers could soon pitch Bitcoin ETFs to clients, insiders say

Banking giant Morgan Stanley could soon allow its 15,000 brokers to pitch Bitcoin exchange-traded funds (ETF) to their customers. According to an AdvisorHub report citing executive sources, the bank has only offered these options on an unsolicited basis, meaning that… дальше »

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Russia pilots new system for tracing crypto-to-fiat links

Russia’s central bank and Rosfinmonitoring pilot a new system to trace connections between crypto transactions and fiat operations. The Bank of Russia alongside Rosfinmonitoring, the country’s main body for financial intelligence, is working on a platform to detect connections between… дальше »

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Bitcoin Will Still Hit $150,000 By Year-End Despite ETF Hype Dying Down — Standard Chartered

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Nigerian Crackdown Fake News? CBN Denies Crypto Accounts Freezing Circular

Recent reports informed of an alleged circular released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The document warned financial institutions that engaging with cryptocurrencies and facilitating operations for crypto exchanges was prohibited. дальше »

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How a Conservative German Bank Offering Crypto Makes Sense

Germany is a relatively conservative financial market, and landesbank are among its most conservative institutions. So what is the country’s largest landesbank doing launching crypto services? Noelle Acheson explains. дальше »

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Nigeria’s central bank denies reports on crypto account freezing

Nigeria’s central bank denies false claims made by crypto media, asserting that it didn’t mandate local banks to freeze accounts associated with unlicensed crypto exchanges. The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) says it didn’t order local financial institutions to freeze… дальше »

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Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Faces 3 Years In Jail

Changpeng Zhao, the founder and CEO of Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange globally, faces a sentencing recommendation of three years imprisonment from the US Department of Justice (DOJ). This follows his guilty plea last year to charges concerning severe lapses in the company’s anti-money laundering (AML) controls, as mandated by the US Bank Secrecy Act. […] дальше »

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Nigeria Intensifies Crypto Clampdown: Top Exchanges Under Scrutiny

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) is intensifying its scrutiny of major cryptocurrency platforms, instructing financial institutions to monitor and report activities involving Bybit, KuCoin, OKX, and Binance. дальше »

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Nigeria’s Central Bank Deletes Then Reinstates Tweet Calling Crypto-Related Directive Fake

A directive circulating in Nigeria asked regulated financial institutions in Nigeria to identify persons or entities transacting in or operating with Bybit, KuCoin, OKX and Binance, but the nation's central bank denied its real, retracted the denial, and then reissued the denial on X. дальше »

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Nigeria Directs Entities to Identify Those Dealing Crypto With Bybit, KuCoin, OKX and Binance

The Central Bank of Nigeria issued a directive on Tuesday asking financial institutions to identify persons or entities transacting in or operating Bybit, KuCoin, OKX and Binance, according to contents of the letter seen by CoinDesk. дальше »

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Germany’s central bank says Eurosystem won’t be able to ‘identify people’ based on CBDC payments

Deutsche Bundesbank president Joachim Nagel reaffirmed Eurosystem’s inability to identify individuals through CBDC payments, highlighting minimal data visibility. The Eurosystem wouldn’t be able to identify people based on their payments with central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), as it would see… дальше »

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Nigeria’s central bank forced to deny claims of crypto account freeze

The CBN, through the circular, also stated that regulated financial institutions dealing in crypto or facilitating payments for crypto exchanges are prohibited. дальше »

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Brazil’s digital bank Nubank allows withdrawals for Bitcoin, Ethereum and Solana

Nubank, Brazil’s largest digital bank, is at the center of crypto news making headlines in the Latin America region today. On Tuesday, Nubank told its customers that they can now withdraw their crypto assets using the bank’s app. дальше »

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