Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 3 months ago
The Nigerian stablecoin consortium has said it will not be launching a stablecoin in late February as previously advised. Instead, the consortium, which is comprised of banks and fintech startups, said it plans to launch the stablecoin only after it...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 3 months ago
Krishan Gopaul, senior analyst of the World Gold Council, revealed that central banks kept adding gold to their reserves during November. According to public records and reports from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), central banks added 44t of g...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 3 months ago
Nigerian fintech lawyer Senator Ihenyen said the new central bank guidelines which bar the withdrawal of cash from accounts operated by virtual asset service providers (VASPs) seem “reasonable and understandable.” The lawyer however belie...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 4 months ago
The Central Bank of Nigeria has granted the Africa Stablecoin Consortium (ASC) approval to introduce the compliant Nigerian Naira stablecoin (cNGN) within its regulatory sandbox. This marks a pivotal moment in the Nigerian financial
landscape, as the...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 4 months ago
Some 41% of central banks that participated in the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum (OMFIF) study said they expect to have an operational central bank digital currency (CBDC) by 2028. The survey found that the sentiment towards CBDC...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 4 months ago
In the burgeoning world of crypto, India finds itself at a crossroads. On one hand, the allure of innovation and financial inclusion beckons, fueled by the meteoric rise of digital assets.
On the other, the specter of financial chaos and societal ins...
Cryptocoins News / Blockchain - 4 months ago
Turkey's central bank embraces blockchain with the appointment of crypto expert Prof. Fatma Ozkul to its monetary policy committee. (Read More)
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 4 months ago
The Nigerian central bank has reversed its Feb. 5 order which barred banks and financial institutions from extending their services to crypto entities. The central bank said new guidelines align with the Financial Action Task Force’s updated re...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 4 months ago
Ripple is now registered as a virtual asset service provider with the Central Bank of Ireland. The company explained that it will “seek to provide services to clients across the European Economic Area once the Markets in Crypto Assets Regu...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoinist - 4 months ago
In a series of regulatory achievements, blockchain company Ripple has marked another significant milestone by announcing the inclusion of its Irish subsidiary, Ripple Markets Ireland Limited, in the Central Bank of Ireland’s list of registered...
Cryptocoins News / Finance Magnates - 4 months ago
The
Central Bank of Ireland has officially recognized Ripple, the company
behind the cryptocurrency XRP, by including its Irish subsidiary, Ripple
Markets Ireland Limited, in the list of registered Virtual Asset Service
Providers (VASP).Ireland
Embra...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 4 months ago
The Bank of Korea governor Rhee Chang-yong recently stated that the growing stablecoin use threatens the operations of central banks. The possible involvement of global networks like Visa and Mastercard in the stablecoin business will likely undermin...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 4 months ago
The Central Bank of Brazil opened a new public consultation to obtain feedback for regulating the operations of virtual assets service providers (VASPs) in the country. The bank organized a questionnaire of 38 questions divided into different themes...
Bitcoin News / Bitcoin.com - 4 months ago
As Nigeria grapples with cash shortages, the country’s central bank warned of the presence of counterfeit, higher-denomination naira banknotes. The bank has urged members of the public to report anyone suspected of falsifying or counterfeiting...
More / Bitcoin Reddit - 4 months ago
Timetable of important events this week (12/11-12/17): This week is a big macro week. Many central banks, including the Federal Reserve, have announced interest rate decisions. Currently, most forecast data supports no interest rate increase. All maj...
More / Bitcoin Reddit - 4 months ago
Try and fail, try and succeed?, at the very minimum - manipulate, frustrate, and screw over the little guys. Original source: https://peakprosperity.com/central-bank-hanky-panky/ https://preview.redd.it/0gpas5n0ht4c1.jpg?width=1137&am...
Cryptocoins News / The Cointelegraph - 5 months ago
The central banks of Italy and South Korea announced a memorandum of understanding in the development and deployment of CBDCs....
More / Bitcoin Reddit - 5 months ago
Another reminder why Bitcoin is heading to epic highs… submitted by /u/Ipsophakto [link] [comments]