Eurosystem seeks participants for blockchain-based payment with central bank money

    coingeek 2023-12-22 75379 views Trending
    ​The Eurosystem plans to proceed with a study to explore new solutions for wholesale central bank money settlement for seamless interbank transfers across the region.

    Industry figures fear EU ban on block reward mining could be imminent

    coingeek 2023-12-21 42757 views Trending
    ​In September, it was announced that the European Commission (EC) would undergo a year-long study into the sustainability of digital assets. The EC’s financial services directorate issued a tender for the project, aiming to develop methodology and sustainability standards for mitigating the environmental impact of digital assets.

    Japan should issue digital yen ‘without delay,’ expert panel recommends

    coingeek 2023-12-20 64620 views Trending
    ​central bank digital currency (CBDC) “without delay,” a government panel probing the feasibility of a digital yen has recommended.

    European Commission Probes X (Former Twitter) for Illegal Content

    coinwire 2023-12-18 43758 views Trending
    The European Commission has initiated formal proceedings to investigate X, formerly known as Twitter, over concerns related to the dissemination of illegal content on its platform. The probe, launched on December 18, focuses on X’s handling of content associated with the terrorist group Hamas’ attacks against Israel. The Commission aims to assess whether X violated the Digital Services Act in its response to misinformation and illegal content.

    Germany’s KfW to roll out tokenized bond in 2024

    coingeek 2023-12-18 61283 views Trending
    ​The concept of tokenized bonds is gaining significant traction across the European Union (EU), with the latest entry in the space being the German development bank KfW.

    Crypto Market Surges with $600 Billion Influx: Will Bull Run Continue?

    coinwire 2023-12-15 45518 views Trending
    A massive $596 billion has flooded into the crypto space in the fourth quarter alone, sparking anticipation of a substantial bull run. This surge raises questions about the future trajectory of major cryptocurrencies like Ether, XRP, Solana, Cardano, and Shiba Inu. Binance, in a recent research report, explores various indicators and narratives to evaluate whether the crypto market will sustain its upward momentum or take a different turn.

    Moody’s Analytics, Multiverse Computing introduce quantum tech for financial services

    coingeek 2023-12-14 58208 views Trending
    Moody’s Analytics has announced the launch of a quantum computing solution for finance, designed to operate with a software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering in a valiant attempt to explore new use cases.

    UAE blockchain-powered carbon tracking, trading platform seeks to achieve net zero emissions

    coingeek 2023-12-13 75720 views Trending
    ​Abu Dhabi-based researchers have unveiled a new carbon trading platform built using blockchain technology, designed to trigger global interest in the exchange of carbon tokens.

    Hong Kong to launch second iteration of tokenized green bonds

    coingeek 2023-12-12 64249 views Trending
    ​Hong Kong is eyeing a second launch of tokenized green bonds in the coming weeks in a move expected to push the local economy.

    Societe Generale Launches EURCV: First Euro Stablecoin on Ethereum

    coinwire 2023-12-11 45043 views Trending
    ​Societe Generale FORGE, a subsidiary of the venerable French banking group Societe Generale, has announced the launch of EUR CoinVertible (EURCV). This stablecoin, pegged to the Euro, is set to make history as the first stablecoin issued by a major regulated European bank on the Ethereum blockchain, as revealed by crypto exchange Bitstamp.

    Finland wants to lead the metaverse race by 2035

    coingeek 2023-12-08 75985 views Trending
    Finland has disclosed plans to play a leading role in the metaverse to boost its digital economy and protect users despite a late entry into the race.

    South Africa weighs licenses for 36 VASPs

    coingeek 2023-12-07 41856 views Trending
    ​South Africa is weighing issuing licenses to 36 virtual asset service providers (VASPs) later this month, the country’s financial watchdog has revealed.

    UK legislators to central bank: Proceed with caution on CBDC

    coingeek 2023-12-06 68380 views Trending
    ​U.K. legislators have called on the central bank to “proceed with caution” in developing a central bank digital currency (CBDC).

    Australia proposes scam code to curb fraud in banking, ‘crypto’

    coingeek 2023-12-05 49854 views Trending
    Australia wants stakeholders in scam-prone sectors like banking, digital platforms, and, in the future, digital assets to take more measures to address the rising scams in the country.

    Bitcoin Surges Toward $40K with Short Liquidations, Reigniting Bullish Momentum

    coinwire 2023-12-04 52683 views Trending
    ​Bitcoin (BTC) has witnessed a spectacular surge, inching closer to the $40,000 mark as it outpaced sellers and liquidated around $60 million in shorts over the span of two days. The latest rally propelled BTC/USD to new highs in 2023, reaching $39,730 and marking a significant milestone since mid-2022. This surge follows an upward momentum that had been building in the days leading up to the breakthrough $39,000 level.

    Ethereum Surpasses $2,000 Amid Regulatory Uncertainties and Positive Network Trends

    coinwire 2023-12-01 41566 views Trending
    Ethereum (ETH) has reclaimed the $2,000 price point, showcasing resilience in the face of regulatory challenges and bolstered by a surge in network activity. Despite recent regulatory actions against major cryptocurrency exchange Binance, Ethereum’s price is trading slightly higher, supported by improved decentralized applications (DApps) metrics, increased protocol fees, and its dominance in the non-fungible token (NFT) market.

    Ukraine: Law agents receive training in digital asset investigations

    coingeek 2023-11-30 68754 views Trending
    Following a spike in digital crime, 14 Ukrainian officials have completed an advanced training course on investigating digital currency offenses to increase their supervision over the sector.

    European Central Bank steps up wholesale digital euro trials

    coingeek 2023-11-29 47445 views Trending
    The European Central Bank (ECB) is stepping up its central bank digital currency (CBDC) trials, and as it revealed in a recent meeting, it’s assessing the demand, security, and performance of a wholesale digital euro.

    AI technology offers banking industry a wealth of benefits: Bank of America

    coingeek 2023-11-27 77773 views Trending
    ​The Bank of America (BoA) says integrating artificial intelligence (AI) with existing banking processes is expected to offer a range of positives for the financial services industry.

    Mastercard turns to AI for digital currency fraud crackdown

    coingeek 2023-11-24 36842 views Trending
    Payment giant Mastercard has partnered with Feedzai, an artificial intelligence (AI) platform, to crack down on money laundering and fraud perpetrated using digital currencies
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