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Russia’s Largest Private Bank Launches Digital Asset Platform – Finance Bitcoin News
Alfa-Bank, one of the major Russian banking institutions, has established its own platform for digital financial assets. The launch became possible after Russia’s monetary authority added Alfa-Bank to its register of digital asset…
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Banks in Russia to Lose $700 Million a Year Due to Digital Ruble, Experts Say – Finance Bitcoin News
Russian banks may be the main losers from the introduction of a digital ruble while retailers will save on acquiring fees, analysts have predicted. The benefits for consumers using the new digital currency are not that obvious as…
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Crypto Bank Custodia Denied Membership in US Federal Reserve System – Finance Bitcoin News
The U.S. Federal Reserve Board has rejected the attempt of Custodia Bank to become member of the Federal Reserve System. According to the decision announced Friday, the application submitted by the digital asset bank is…
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‘Prohibitive’ Capital Rules for Banks Holding Crypto Win Support in EU Parliament – Finance Bitcoin…
Lawmakers in the European Union have backed legislation imposing new capital requirements for financial institutions, including strict rules meant to cover crypto-related risks. The latter concern banks keeping digital assets and are…
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Russia Mulls Gold-backed Stablecoin, Lawmaker Confirms After Iran Visit – Finance Bitcoin News
Russia may issue a stablecoin backed by gold to use in international settlements, a high-ranking member of the Russian parliament has admitted. The matter has been discussed during a recent visit to Iran where officials have also…
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China-backed Blockchain Project Proposes SWIFT Alternative for Stablecoins and CBDCs – Finance…
The company developing China’s blockchain network wants to create a system for international settlements with stablecoins and state-issued digital currencies. The plan is to establish a platform facilitating the use of these two…
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Silvergate Capital Incurs Loss of $1 Billion in Q4 of 2022 – Finance Bitcoin News
Silvergate Capital Corporation, the parent firm of the crypto-focused bank Silvergate Bank, has attributed the $1 billion loss it incurred in the fourth quarter of 2022 to the confidence crisis that permeates the entire crypto…
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Eurozone Finance Ministers Pledge Support for Digital Euro Project, Talk Privacy – Finance Bitcoin…
The ministers of finance of the countries in the eurozone reaffirmed their support for efforts to prepare for the potential launch of a digital euro. Meanwhile, the single currency area’s monetary authority sought to reassure future…
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Iran and Russia Consider Issuing Gold-Backed Stablecoin, Officials Unveil – Finance Bitcoin News
Tehran and Moscow are discussing the possible launch of a stablecoin for international settlements, the Russian press revealed. In order to mint the gold-backed currency, however, authorities would need to first regulate crypto…
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Georgia Prepares to Launch Digital Lari Pilot in First Half of 2023 – Finance Bitcoin News
The central bank of Georgia intends to publish a document detailing the concept of a national digital currency in the coming months. Other participating parties will use it to finalize their proposals for the pilot which the monetary…
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