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1 year ago

Blockchain Executive Critiques BIS Report on Crypto, Calls for Recognition of its Value

Concerns Over BIS’s Stance on Digital Currencies The head of a blockchain investment firm has characterized the Bank for International Settlements’ (BIS) recent stance on digital currencies and decentralized finance (DeFi) as

Bitcoin·DeFi·ETF·

1 year ago

BIS Warns of Cryptocurrency’s Role in Wealth Redistribution During Economic Downturns

Introduction The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has published a report examining the dangers that cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance (DeFi) pose to financial stability. Contrary to the common perception that these digital

Bitcoin·Ethereum·EU·

11 months ago

EBA Implements New Capital Standards for Banks Holding Cryptocurrencies

New Regulations for Cryptocurrency in the EU In a significant move for the European financial sector, the European Banking Authority (EBA) has enacted a comprehensive set of rules aimed at bolstering the

China to Challenge SWIFT: Mbridge Set for Launch of Blockchain-Based Digital Yuan Platform

China’s Challenge to SWIFT with Mbridge China is poised to challenge the longstanding dominance of SWIFT in international finance with the upcoming commercial launch of Mbridge, a blockchain-enabled platform for cross-border transactions.

6 days ago

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Hong Kong Launches Expert Group for Tokenized Bonds with Major Banks Involved

Hong Kong’s Initiative on Tokenized Bonds In a significant step toward integrating blockchain technology into its financial markets, Hong Kong has formed a specialized group focused on tokenized bonds, following its successful

2 weeks ago

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Republican Senators Urge Regulatory Action on Digital Asset Capital Standards

Republican Senators Urge New Capital Regulations for Digital Assets In a significant move, a group of six Republican senators is urging U.S. banking regulators to create new capital regulations specifically for digital

2 weeks ago

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Prominent Payment Firms Team Up to Develop a Platform for Efficient Stablecoin Transactions

Introduction In a significant move towards enhancing cross-border payment systems, prominent financial service providers Visa, Mastercard, and Stripe are reportedly collaborating on a new stablecoin platform that aims to revolutionize transaction efficiency

2 weeks ago

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BIS’s Project Agorá: Pioneering Instant Cross-Border Payments with Tokenization

Introduction to Project Agorá In a landmark trial spearheaded by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), innovative methods for cross-border payments have been tested successfully, showcasing the potential of tokenized central bank

3 weeks ago

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Twelve European Banks Collaborate with Fireblocks to Launch a MiCA-Compliant Euro Stablecoin

Introduction A consortium of twelve banks across Europe, spearheaded by Qivalis, has partnered with Fireblocks to create an infrastructure for a euro stablecoin that meets regulatory standards set by the EU’s Markets

2 months ago

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Bank of Korea’s New Governor Advocates for CBDC Development, Omits Discussion on Stablecoins

Inaugural Address by Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song In his inaugural address on Tuesday, newly appointed Bank of Korea Governor Shin Hyun-song outlined a clear vision for the central bank’s future

2 months ago

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GENIUS Act: A New Era for Stablecoin Issuers or a Path to Government Debt Reliance?

Introduction to the GENIUS Act On July 18, the United States implemented the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for US Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, a legislative framework aimed at transitioning dollar-pegged cryptocurrencies out

7 months ago

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BIS Appoints Digital Currency Advocate as New Head of Innovation Hub

Appointment of Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli In a significant move for the world of digital finance, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has announced the appointment of Tommaso Mancini-Griffoli as the new head of

7 months ago

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Milestone Achievement: UAE Executes First Cross-Border Payment with Digital Dirham

Introduction to the Digital Dirham In an important stride towards modernizing financial transactions, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has successfully conducted its inaugural cross-border payment using its central bank digital currency (CBDC),

7 months ago

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Bank for International Settlements

Blockchain Executive Critiques BIS Report on Crypto, Calls for Recognition of its Value

BIS Warns of Cryptocurrency’s Role in Wealth Redistribution During Economic Downturns

EBA Implements New Capital Standards for Banks Holding Cryptocurrencies

China to Challenge SWIFT: Mbridge Set for Launch of Blockchain-Based Digital Yuan Platform

Hong Kong Launches Expert Group for Tokenized Bonds with Major Banks Involved

Republican Senators Urge Regulatory Action on Digital Asset Capital Standards

Prominent Payment Firms Team Up to Develop a Platform for Efficient Stablecoin Transactions

BIS’s Project Agorá: Pioneering Instant Cross-Border Payments with Tokenization

Twelve European Banks Collaborate with Fireblocks to Launch a MiCA-Compliant Euro Stablecoin

Bank of Korea’s New Governor Advocates for CBDC Development, Omits Discussion on Stablecoins

GENIUS Act: A New Era for Stablecoin Issuers or a Path to Government Debt Reliance?

BIS Appoints Digital Currency Advocate as New Head of Innovation Hub

Milestone Achievement: UAE Executes First Cross-Border Payment with Digital Dirham

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