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Following the weeks-long Freedom Convoy protests in Canada, the government has finally ended the Emergencies act. The government had deemed these protests illegal and even allowed banks to freeze accounts linked to the protests.
2022-2-26 13:10 | |
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Binance Loans Review Taking out loans from conventional banks these days can be a time-consuming and arduous process. The conditions that are set for the users are becoming stricter, and even if you get a loan from a bank, there are various fees and hidden costs that will be very expensive in the end.
2022-1-18 19:00 | |
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After the US, Japan is focusing on stablecoins and is acting to limit the number of companies that can issue these assets backed by fiat currency, according to a Nikkei report. The country’s top banking regulator, Financial Services Agency (FSA), is reportedly planning to propose legislation next year to restrict the issuance of stablecoins to […] The post Japan’s Top Financial Regulator Planning to Limit Stablecoin Issuance to Banks & Wire Transfer Companies first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.
2021-12-7 18:56 | |
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"There's a real recognition that as these payment stablecoins grow, they could grow at internet scale relatively quickly," Circle CEO said.
2021-11-13 16:28 | |
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These financial firms are also “willing to pay a lot,” as much as 50% compensation because “the banks can’t risk their customers going to another bank to do these services.” The post Goldman, Wells Fargo & JPMorgan Leading Banks Ramping Up Cryptocurrency Hires first appeared on BitcoinExchangeGuide.
2021-11-2 19:56 | |
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Cryptocurrency is still in the early stage of mass adoption. Different banks, even countries have begun to realize the importance of these crypto tokens such as Bitcoin, Ethereum etc. However, universThe post This Ivy League B-school is the second in the US to accept Bitcoin as fees appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-10-29 02:30 | |
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Nium, an innovative API-based platform, will be the first to allow banks and other financial institutions to include crypto capacities in their apps. These will include the ability to hold, buy, and sell popular cryptos.
2021-10-25 12:01 | |
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Morgan Stanley is one of the first big U.S banks to offer its wealth management clients access to Bitcoin funds. In fact, its clients have expressed an interest in these digital assets for a few yearsThe post Bitcoin, cryptos 'not a fad' and won't 'go away,' claims Morgan Stanley exec appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-10-16 21:30 | |
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Cryptocurrencies have long faced criticism from banks and other centralized institutions. These perceptions have, however, changed to a certain extent over time. Different bulge bracket banks have incThe post Bitcoin: Is this official's '95% fraud, hype, noise' criticism warranted appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-8-19 01:00 | |
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Over the years, central banks have been dropping hints about making their own digital currencies. The updates have come not long after independent digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum were tagged threats by the governments of these countries; some of which include China and India, and more recently, the U.
2021-7-19 21:08 | |
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It's no secret that China is not a fan of cryptocurrencies. To reaffirm its objection towards the use of virtual currencies, China's central bank interviewed 5 banks and Alipay and requested them to nThe post All these banks must strictly implement 'Notice on preventing Bitcoin risks' appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-6-21 15:00 | |
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Mark Cuban, an American billionaire investor, has high hopes for the decentralized finance (DeFi) sector and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs). He unveiled his bullish sentiments on the industry in a blog post on June 13, saying that a lot of financial institutions should be afraid of these burgeoning industries.
2021-6-16 15:02 | |
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The Texas Department of Banking has announced that state-chartered banks can provide cryptocurrency custody services. “The Texas Department of Banking believes that the authority to provide these services with respect to virtual currencies already exists,” the banking authority said.
2021-6-12 16:30 | |
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A few Kenyan banks have started sending out warning alerts to clients engaged in cryptocurrency trading to be wary of the associated risks. These warnings have reportedly been sent to clients who have “used their credit and debit cards to buy cryptocurrencies on crypto exchanges.
2021-6-8 12:00 | |
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Barclays, Starling, and Mozo are blocking their customers from transferring money to cryptocurrency platforms like Binance and Swiss Borg. These banks are cracking down on transfers to crypto exchanges in recent weeks by suspending payments to the sector, reported local media.
2021-6-1 17:10 | |
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Regulators in South Korea are now taking an interest in the cryptocurrency industry with plans to introduce regulations for the emerging asset class. The nation’s financial authorities are now seeking the help of banks to aid in these efforts, and have asked them to declare their cryptocurrency businesses to ascertain the exact number of cryptoRead More
2021-5-6 08:00 | |
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The entire ethos of cryptocurrency and DeFi is to gain distance and freedom from centralized banks and corporations. However, these virtues appear to have been lost at the moment as Ethereum fees are driving users to centralized providers such as Binance.
2021-2-23 11:27 | |
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In the latest development, two privately owned banks, Ant Group’s MyBank and Tencent’s WeBank, were enlisted to participate in the digital yuan trials. These two would be the first modern fintech firms to be allowed to participate in the ongoing trials that began late last year.
2021-2-23 14:13 | |
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Custody tech provider METACO and forex trading platform Cobalt want to rewire the financial system to handle cryptocurrency.
2021-2-2 17:00 | |
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A cryptocurrency trader based in Australia filed a complaint against two local banks in the region for systematic discrimination practices after these entities allegedly closed his bank accounts withoThe post Aussie Bitcoin trader accuses two banks of discriminatory practices appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2021-1-18 21:31 | |
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The Office of the Comptroller of Currency has announced on January 4 that financial institutions like banks can now make use of stablecoins and blockchains to process payments, via a letter. The OCC informed banks that they could use these new methods as long as they comply with regulations and best banking practices in the US.Read More
2021-1-6 11:00 | |
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One of the major state-owned Chinese banks, China Construction Bank, is set to issue around $3 billion worth of certificate of deposits on the blockchain. These are debt instruments that have long been issued in traditional markets as ‘small term’ bonds.
2020-11-11 16:56 | |
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The crypto industry has seen a growing popularity in the United States, and interest seemingly skyrocketed after the Comptroller of the Currency allowed banks to offer crypto custody. Now, even the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) seems to have developed a deep interest in these emerging technologies.
2020-9-23 11:41 | |
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Ethereum founder, Vitalik Buterin, blasts the ever-expanding yield farming space, comparing the token incentives to central banks’ constant money printing. In a tweet on Aug. 31, Vitalik said the economics behind these decentralized finance (DeFi) projects are similar to the “Federal Reserve being run by Ron Paul” – former republican congressman.
2020-9-1 15:49 | |
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The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has clarified that national banks can hold cryptocurrency keys, potentially ushering in a wave of new services from these financial institutions. The post Treasury Bureau Declares National Banks Can Custody Crypto appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine.
2020-7-23 23:30 | |
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Bitcoin’s status as a “safe haven asset” has grown in recent times due to its performance against a backdrop of global uncertainty This narrative has also been bolstered by the massive amounts of money printing and inflation seen throughout the globe The recent halving event shined a spotlight on Bitcoin’s deflationary structure and fixed supply All these factors appear to have built up the public’s trust in the benchmark cryptocurrency New data shows that the […]
2020-6-25 02:00 | |
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Millennials are the ones that have been fueling bitcoin growth all these years, who are burned by the banks. As we reported, 51% of millennials trust bitcoin over big banks. This generation is the one that has lived through multiple recessions and they are the ones who are anticipated to inherit more than $68 trillion […]
2020-6-18 18:05 | |
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After the success of April, which Bitcoin ended with 34% gains, the digital asset has been fairly flat so far this month. Currently, BTC/USD is trading over $9,300. These price gains came while the major central banks have been busy printing money and total assets on the Federal Reserve's balance sheet increased by nearly 55% […]
2020-5-7 19:07 | |
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For years now, bitcoiners and cryptocurrency proponents have said the antiquated banking system will not continue to survive for very long and the financial system is showing massive cracks these days.
2020-4-21 00:30 | |
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With interest rates plummeting below zero and the central banks printing money like crazy, it is believed bitcoin is finding new users in those looking to escape the uncertain financial system. These new investors are apparently using BTC as a safe haven as their confidence in the traditional market wavers. With money continuing to lose […]
2020-4-20 15:31 | |
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This week, more Americans will start receiving their stimulus checks of $1,200 to offset the effects of coronavirus pandemic. These funds will be wired directly to eligible recipients’ bank accounts.
2020-4-15 19:58 | |
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Who benefits from fiat currencies? The central banks that print them? The commercial bankers who invest them? The business that accepts them? Or the citizens who hold them? While these questions maThe post Bitcoin v.
2020-4-15 12:00 | |
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Despite cheering against central banks printing money and governments accumulating massive amounts of debt, these phenomena may be the very things that bolster Bitcoin’s price action in the months and years ahead.
2020-4-16 21:15 | |
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After the crypto carnage on March 12, the overall crypto market capitalization lost nearly $190 billion from the high of mid-February. Since hitting this low, which was last seen in early February 2019, the crypto market has added over $90 billion.
2020-4-8 20:20 | |
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One of the biggest concerns for governments and traditional investors across the world regarding cryptocurrencies is the popular misconception that these have the potential to facilitate bad actors.
2020-2-13 01:30 | |
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Most financial institutions have willingly ignored Bitcoin and similar currencies for years. In 2020, most of these banks are suddenly jumping on the bandwagon as if there is no tomorrow. CME Group has been on the fence about Bitcoin for a while.
2020-2-12 02:00 | |
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Ripple's payment solutions have enabled banks and payment providers to process cross-border transfers swiftly and at a low cost. Owing to these reasons, the company began processing payments in variouThe post Ripple's exchange partner in Mexico begins trading in Argentine Peso appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-2-10 15:00 | |
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The rise of bitcoin and its increasing popularity along with its ability to dominate the cryptocurrency world has led to a barrage of altcoins. Among these King Coin aspirants, recent debates have revThe post For stablecoins like Tether, banks remain their greatest weakness appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-2-2 23:59 | |
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Venezuela’s ongoing economic crisis has contributed to hyperinflation, with its native fiat currency losing its value with every passing day. These factors, coupled with declining trust in banks, arThe post Bitcoin is helping arbitrate exchange rates for Venezuela's migrants appeared first on AMBCrypto.
2020-1-23 15:30 | |
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The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) is soliciting comments on “Designing a prudential treatment for crypto assets,” to improve the regulatory oversight by March 2020. The paper says, “These types of crypto-assets are not legal tender, and are not backed by any government or public authority.
2019-12-13 23:36 | |
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Going by recent headlines, it appears as though central banks around the world are planning to or in the process of creating their own digital currencies. The coins, by their disruptive nature, are bound to attract attention from these banks.
2019-12-7 05:00 | |
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One of the biggest issues that have faced the cryptocurrency industry has been the need for countries to amend their laws to allow the use of these assets. Now, based on new reports from The Block, banks in Germany are in the process of passing a law that would allow them to hold and sell […]
2019-12-2 01:48 | |
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South Africa’s First National Bank (FNB) bank has announced that it will be shutting down accounts linked to cryptocurrency exchanges. In the process of cracking down on cryptocurrencies, banks themselves are experiencing the heat of negative interest rates and billions in fraud.
2019-11-20 14:16 | |
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Digital currency has been a topic of interest since the industry began, but the concept of implementing national versions of these currencies is becoming more and more appealing. Hong Kong and Thailand have expressed interest in establishing their own digital currency as well, controlled by their central banks. According to reports from The Block, we […]
2019-11-8 02:24 | |
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Most Americans know that the federal government of the United States prints our money. They believe that the federal government owns federal reserve banks, and sets policy regarding our money. These Americans also know that the federal government makes all the important fiscal decisions, from the value of interest rates to reserve requirements and all […] The post Study: Most Americans don’t realize federal banks are not solely owned by the government appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2019-11-1 13:09 | |
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Central banks across the globe have been reserved in their approach to digitization. These institutions are huge proponents of digital payments channels on a retail level, but when it comes to digitizing all currency, their worst fears kick in.
2019-10-31 18:00 | |
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Commercial banks should step up the application of blockchain technology to embrace digital finance, Li Wei, the head of the People's Bank of China’s technology department, said at a forum in Shanghai on Monday.
2019-10-28 16:05 | |
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According to McKinsey & Co, bank stocks are in a precarious position. The consulting firm said it believes that more than half of the world’s banks are unlikely to survive an economic downturn, as their costs have begun to outpace returns on equity.
2019-10-23 03:00 | |
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Virtually everybody knows what a dollar is, but not as many know about the SDR. The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Special Drawing Rights is an international, monetary reserve system created specifically to address limitations of gold and standard fiat currencies such as the USD.
2019-10-14 08:00 | |
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Ethereum was cheaper than expected in 2020, and rollup decentralization was slower than promised in 2021. Those two realities are forced the ecosystem to rewrite what “a layer-2” is for.
The Ethereum blockchain recorded its strongest operational year in history in 2025, processing record transaction volumes and securing the vast majority of the DeFi market. However, the crypto asset that powers the network failed to mirror that growth, posting double-digit losses for the year.
LeverUp, a new LP-free decentralized perpetuals exchange, has launched on Monad, offering zero-fee trading, uncapped market depth, and leverage up to 1001x. A new decentralized perps exchange is live on Monad LeverUp, a new decentralized perps exchange, has officially launched…
LINE price keeps dumping despite major institutional catalysts from its maker ConsenSys and SharpLink. Is bottom in yet? Linea (LINEA), ConsenSys’ zkEVM Layer-2 network, has been in the spotlight this week following major institutional developments. Earlier this week, SharpLink announced…
An Amazon Web Services disruption on Oct. 20 knocked out MetaMask and other ETH wallets displays and slowed Base network operations, exposing how cloud infrastructure dependencies ripple through decentralized systems when a single provider fails.
Binance US now supports Abstract Chain, letting U.S. users deposit and withdraw ETH on the Layer 2 network without bridging. Binance US has integrated Abstract Chain, a recently launched Ethereum Layer 2 network, allowing U.S. users to deposit and withdraw…
Coinbase Payments has joined the Open Intents Framework to help standardize and simplify cross-chain asset transfers across Ethereum and its Layer 2 networks. Coinbase Payments has joined the Open Intents Framework (OIF) as a core contributor, collaborating with dozens of…