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Crypto havens lure firms fleeing regulator angst in SA

SA authorities “have been incredibly slow in terms of regulation in the industry and that leads to businesses looking internationally,” Revix CEO Sean Sanders said.

South Africa’s slow regulation might hinder Bitcoin adoption

According to firms within South Africa, the regulation services are slowing the process to the point that it will hinder crypto adoption.

Digital Assets: New private bank joins Incore

The Zurich-based boutique private bank NPB, founded in 2001, has been a partner of Incore since 2013.

South Korea’s K Bank aims for digital currency-fueled IPO in 2022

Since March 2020, new laws in Korea have mandated real-name accounts for digital currency trading.

How DLT & Blockchain is shaping the future of wealth & asset management - the view from Aave

Aave's article from our DLT & Blockchain Report

Amid Massive Bitcoin Bull Run, Data Reveals Serious Coinbase Price Warning

The bitcoin price, up almost 500% since this time last year, has exploded higher amid a combination of Wall Street institutional adoption, corporate interest, and retail traders piling into the market—and some think it could have a lot further to ru

Bitcoin’s other high price: The surging currency is leaving a massive carbon footprint

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40% of Goldman Sachs’ clients already have exposure to crypto, survey shows

American investment bank Goldman Sachs confirms its crypto desk plans and reports that 40% of its surveyed clients already have exposure to crypto.

Swiss consortium to spur blockchain-based innovation with a Gold Token

The token will allow physical delivery in investor-specified quantities and will empower the holder with responsibly sourced gold.

GIC Bets on Digital Assets

The blue chip focused Singapore sovereign wealth fund has invested in a crypto bank, in a signal that digital assets are here to stay.

Esma queries use of blockchain for EC's ambitious financial data platform

The aim is to establish a single access point as well as an EU harmonised approach for the IT format for companies’ information.

Cryptocurrency theft on the rise

The increase in the value of cryptocurrency theft comes even as the sector continues to mature with exchanges, wallets, and other digital assets custodians investing in their security mechanisms against hacking.

BBVA experiments with AI to summarise customer conversations

BBVA used the model on ten unedited Spanish conversations about banking extracted from publicly available online forums.

Morocco central bank exploring digital currency but Bitcoin still banned

In addition, this committee will thoroughly review all consequences of a CBDC on monetary policy, the structure of banking intermediation, financial stability and legal framework.

European Central Bank demands veto for EU stablecoins

The ECB has also requested its rulings on stablecoins be binding on national authorities, and that those issuing stablecoins should be subject to the same liquidity requirements as banks and other financial institutions.

Europe's wealth mangers increasingly focusing on Bitcoin: survey

One in three (32%) said they are providing execution only investment in Bitcoin to clients.

Old guard Swiss banks tackle money laundering with blockchain

Many regtech projects are working out ways to automate the Know Your Customer and Anti-Money Laundering regulatory process.

Mastercard and Island Pay Launch World’s First Central Bank Digital Currency-Linked Card

The digital Sand Dollar is issued by the Central Bank of The Bahamas and carries the same value and consumer protections as a traditional Bahamian dollar.

Cryptocurrency draft draws flak

Qualifications bar majority of Thais

NextGen Blockchain Platforms Self-Organize to Win Government Contracts

The slow pattern of the past was rewritten to adopt to the chaos, uncertainty, and urgency of COVID.

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