Europe is currently regarded as the global leader in the number of crypto-friendly banks. These banks offer cryptocurrency-related services such as custody, …
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Regulation
Trump to pick Fed’s Michelle Bowman to replace Michael Barr as vice chair for bank supervision
by shayaanby shayaanFederal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman is expected to be Donald Trump’s choice for Vice Chair for Bank Supervision, replacing Michael Barr, according …
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Regulation
Russian central bank proposes 3-year crypto trial for select investors
by shayaanby shayaanThe Bank of Russia has proposed a three-year experimental legal framework that would allow a limited group of investors to trade cryptocurrencies, …
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South Korea’s central bank is reportedly set to launch a real transaction test for its central bank digital currency this month, involving …
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Economist Mark Carney is set to automatically become Canada’s next prime minister after winning the Liberal Party leadership race, even though he …
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Regulation
Operation Choke Point 2.0 Not Over Despite OCC Easing Crypto Rules, Says Custodia Bank CEO Caitlin Long
by shayaanby shayaanA top US regulator’s recent easing of its stance on crypto doesn’t mean that the US government’s crusade against the industry is …
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Smart Contracts
Spain’s Second-Largest Bank BBVA To Offer Customers Bitcoin, Ethereum Trading
by shayaanby shayaanThe second largest bank in Spain, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), will soon enable customers to buy, sell and manage Bitcoin and …
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Regulation
Trump Sues Capital One After Slamming Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase Over Abrupt Bank Account Terminations
by shayaanby shayaanThe Trump organization just filed a lawsuit against US banking giant Capital One, accusing the lender of unjustly terminating more than 300 …
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Analysis
Head of Swiss Central Bank Opposes Holding Bitcoin Reserves, Citing Volatility, Liquidity and Security Weaknesses: Report
by shayaanby shayaanThe head of the Central Bank of Switzerland is reportedly skeptical about holding Bitcoin (BTC) as a reserve asset. According to a …
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Markets
Swiss National Bank President Reportedly Dismisses Bitcoin as Reserve Asset
by shayaanby shayaanSwiss National Bank (SNB) President Martin Schlegel has rejected the idea of holding bitcoin as part of Switzerland’s central bank reserves, citing …