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Gibraltar Updates Distributed Ledger Framework to Align With FATF Crypto Regulations

to curb money laundering in the past, particularly in its DLT rules, describes the update as a “natural evolution of the defined regulatory principles.”

Why Africans are fast using Bitcoin for payment transfers

In recent times, the use of Bitcoins for payment transfers has fast increased in the continent.

India government’s plan to ban digital currency trading moves forward: report

The development will be a blow to the digital currency sector in India, which has already suffered from unclear laws.

Bermuda-Based Digital Asset Bank, Jewel, Partners With Crypto Custodian Anchorage

Interestingly, Bermuda’s government is also one of the few authorities that accept tax payments in crypto, the USDC coin, to be specific.

The Bahamas Central Bank to Launch Its Digital Currency, the Sand Dollar, Next Month

The Sand Dollar transfers will be made using a mobile-based wallet app on users' phones which will be much easier since more than 90% of the citizens use a mobile phone.

Decentralized Finance: evolving to optimize investment and maximize returns

Decentralized finance uses smart contracts and blockchains to provide financial services previously only available from centralized regulated businesses.

New WealthTech Views Report: How Distributed Ledger Technology & Blockchain are shaping the future of wealth & asset management

The report was created because the wealth and asset management sector continues to face challenges due to the unstoppable digitalization that is threatening traditional business models in finance.

Bitcoin on its Solution to Turning into Credible Protected-Haven Asset, Says Investor

Inexperienced believes it’s only a matter of time earlier than bitcoin, the most important digital forex by market value, turns into a safe-haven.

Klarna becomes Europe’s biggest fintech unicorn at over $10 billion valuation after mega-round

Klarna nearly doubled its prior valuation in the new $650 million round, led by Silver Lake Partners, from $5.5 billion to $10.6 billion.

What Family Offices Should Consider When Investing In Digital Assets Such As Cryptocurrencies

Bitcoin, whose value increased from zero to $10,000 in the last 10 years, along with other cryptocurrencies, can generate yields between 7% to 12% through open finance products

How Much Institutional Money Is In Bitcoin?

The state of the market, however, has changed in recent times.

Citigroup Partners With Wayfair to Offer 2 Credit Cards

Notably, these cards have no annual fee or expiration for rewards earned. Also, cardholders will receive $40 off their first qualifying Wayfair purchase of $250 or more.

Blockchain proposals presented to US Congress with consumer tech bill

In particular, the law will look to identify and tackle “deceptive practices” in digital currency, including the sale of misleading or valueless digital tokens.

UAE introduces blockchain-powered Agriota to help farmers in India

This would be made available through the technology-driven sourcing and trading platform.

Swiss Bank Goes on the Token Offensive

Most Swiss banks including UBS are flirting with tokenizing assets

Thailand Starts Issuing Govt Savings Bond on Blockchain

In the next phase, the project will expand to support other types of government bonds for both retail and wholesale investors.

China leading the move to a digital currency

CBDCs would keep central banks in control of the amount of currency in circulation and ensure the stability of the financial and payments system as a whole.

Switzerland enshrines its crypto-friendly policies into law

Switzerland just became the first major financial center with a full set of laws to govern blockchain commerce.

DCG’s recent acquisition will be of significant financial commitment to support Luno expand worldwide.

Luno has helped broaden the global crypto investment community and the company has seen record growth of its customer base in 2020.

Pandemic Will Speed Bitcoin Adoption, Says DBS Bank Economist

On the subject of cryptocurrencies like bitcoin (BTC), Baig identified two distinct phases of demand: pre-pandemic and post-pandemic.

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