Iran’s central bank signals the imminent launch of the digital rial, a central bank digital currency (CBDC), to streamline payments and bolster international financial integration despite sanctions. Iran’s Central Bank Sends Clear Signals on the Digital Rial Breakthrough Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin discussed the digital rial, Iran’s central bank digital […]
Justin Bons, founder and CIO of Cybercapital, a European cryptocurrency fund, alerted about the vulnerability of smaller parties in the case of a bitcoin bank run. A price drop event would trigger the hypothetical event, forcing miners to shut down their operations due to unprofitability and affecting network operativity. Cybercapital CIO Justin Bons Alerts About […]
The substantial increase in Goldman Sachs’ bitcoin ETF holdings demonstrates the growing interest of institutional investors in bitcoin. Institutional Investments in Bitcoin Keeps Rising The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) 13F report for Q3 ending Sept. 30 revealed that Goldman Sachs now owns $ 710 million in cryptocurrency assets. The 13F report is …
Deutsche Bank, one of the largest banking institutions in Europe and the world, has recently linked BRICS to a significant percentage of cross-border transactions. The bank states that the bloc has been driven to cryptocurrency due to geopolitical tensions. Deutsche Bank: BRICS Countries Accounted for 28% of All Cross-Border Crypto Transactions Deutsche Bank, a German […]
Swiss National Bank (SNB) Chairman Martin Schlegel has cautioned about cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ether, describing them as volatile and energy-intensive, and highlighting links to illegal activities that complicate regulation. Speaking at an event hosted by Aargauische Kantonalbank in Brugg, Switzerland, Schlegel noted that, while virtual currencies have seen significant growth, they remain a “niche […]
Bitcoin could reach $ 3 million, according to asset manager Vaneck, with a model showing its potential as a reserve asset held by global central banks. Bitcoin as Central Bank Asset? The $ 3M Target Driving Big Conversations Matthew Sigel, head of digital assets research at asset management firm Vaneck, analyzed bitcoin’s recent …
The Central Bank of Argentina has opened its doors to host a cryptocurrency-themed art exhibition for the first time. The show, titled “Art, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of the Economy,” includes a series of bitcoin mining machines, several spheres that display ether and bitcoin prices, and another sphere filled with destroyed physical money. Alberto […]
Ripple CEO loses his long-term bank account, Russia publishes new crypto law, BRICS payment system aims to be a SWIFT substitute, and more in this Week in Review. Week in Review Ripple’s CEO recently disclosed the closure of his 25-year-old bank account, citing his leadership role in a crypto firm as a potential cause. Russia […]
The Reserve Bank of India has repatriated 102 tonnes of gold from the UK, bolstering domestic reserves as global instability fuels demand for secure assets. 102 Tonnes of Gold Returned: RBI Shifts Assets From Bank of England India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), has returned 102 tonnes of gold from the Bank […]
The stablecoin boom in Brazil has caught the attention of the central bank, which is currently exploring several ways to tax stablecoin remittances, including issuing a special license for crypto exchanges that provide these services. Central Bank of Brazil Explores Tax on Stablecoin-Based International Transactions, but There’s a Catch The Central Bank of Brazil is […]
The explosive growth of central bank digital currencies, expected to surge 2,430% by 2031, could revolutionize global payments, slashing cross-border transaction costs by billions. The Global Payment Shake-Up: CBDCs Poised to Transform Transactions Juniper Research, a market research and consulting firm specializing in digital technologies and innovation, released a report on Monday, forecasting a massive […]
Stablecoin demand and adoption are poised to increase in Bolivia, as a bank has presented a USDT service suite for the first time. Bisa Bank, a private institution, now allows customers to purchase, sell, and keep USDT funds in the bank, leveraging it for remittances and international payments. First Bank in Bolivia Introduces USDT Services […]
The Bank of England cautions it could deploy a digital currency if commercial banks falter, signaling a potential upheaval in the future of money. Digital Payments Showdown: BOE Set to Roll Out CBDC if Banks Slip Behind Bank of England (BOE) Governor Andrew Bailey shared his outlook on the evolution of digital payments in a […]
Ripple’s CEO has revealed that his 25-year-old bank account was closed due to his role leading a crypto company, underscoring rising regulatory pressures and uncertain U.S. policies. Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse’s Bank Account Closed by Major Institution After 25 Years Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has disclosed he was recently debanked, citing increased regulatory scrutiny impacting […]
An economist has argued that bitcoin is a reserve asset similar to gold, noting that some central banks might consider adding it to their reserves. Economist Makes Bold Case: Bitcoin Could Protect Central Banks Like Gold The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), a non-profit think tank, published a paper last week by economist Matthew Ferranti titled […]