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South Africans Are “Extremely Bullish” About Crypto – Luno

South Africans are most optimistic about Bitcoin and Ethereum.

Swiss Post to launch Switzerland’s first crypto stamp

Swiss Post says it will “bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds in philately” on November 25, when it launches the “Swiss Crypto Stamp”, the first stamp of its kind in Switzerland.

Digital currency bridges can speed up global trade payments: CBUAE

CBUAE’s journey to improve international payment channels began in 2019 when it completed Project Aber successfully, another CBDC proof-of-concept in partnership with the Saudi Central Bank.

Wanted! Pictet seeks new PM to help run giant Robotics fund

Swiss group on the hunt to add more investment expertise to $9.6bn strategy overseen by Citywire AAA-rated pair.

Sygnum Launches Crypto Fund With Partners

Seven of the 10 largest blockchain/DLT and cryptocurrency funding rounds of all time closed this year[5], highlighting the exponential growth trajectory that this sector has embarked on.

CREALOGIX developed IBM Watson AI-based Virtual Assistance solution for the financial services sector

Customers can easily and conveniently request information on products, conditions or fees themselves online via the virtual assistant.

Institutional investors and wealth managers increasingly 'test' crypto market

The main reason given for investing in digital assets for the first time is the long-term capital growth prospects of cryptocurrencies and digital assets, a view cited by 47 per cent of respondents.

Crypto Could 'Become the New Gold' for Luxury Home Buyers

Cash is still king, as nearly six in 10 (58%) are funding their luxury home purchase with cash on hand, including 25% who are planning to make all-cash offers.

DeFi makes Western Europe the world’s largest 'crypto economy'

Between January 2020 and July 2021, its growth slid from 31% to 14%, partly due to other countries outpacing the East Asia market.

Bitcoin becomes legal tender in El Salvador: hype or breakthrough?

El Salvador, with a population of almost seven million people, currently has one of the lowest levels of financial inclusion within Latin America and the Caribbean.

DeFi makes Western Europe the world’s largest 'crypto economy'

The data shows that global crypto transaction volume in North America and a portion of Europe outpaced East Asia, a region that in the past has drawn the majority of its volume from China.

Nigeria to become first country in Africa to launch CBDC

Some praise eNaira’s benefits for financial inclusion, while others are concerned it would give central banks more control over citizens’ financial rights through the removal of intermediaries.

Finma approves first cryptocurrency fund

The fund is available to qualified investors.

Leonteq adds four crypto assets to its platform

They are available to institutional and retail investors in Switzerland, Austria and Germany.

Investors from Silicon Valley to China catch the African fintech bug

With the banking emphasis now squarely on mobile money and digital transactions, exciting opportunities are attracting investors from across the globe to Africa's fintech space.

Deutsche Bank analyst: Bitcoin will be 'ultra-volatile,' but it’s here to stay

An analyst from global banking giant Deutsche Bank expects Bitcoin will enjoy a “first-mover advantage" over other cryptocurrencies for the foreseeable future.

Bitcoin Suisse Head Mulls IPO and Partnership

The announcement comes after the Swiss broker posted a strong half year, driven by trading fees.

The Fight to Control the $2 Trillion Crypto Market Is Heating Up

Investors are being rattled by volatility as the two biggest economies — the U.S. and China — seek to tighten their grip on Bitcoin and other digital currencies.

Crypto Exchange FTX Quits Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities have been taking an increasingly hard stance towards cryptocurrencies, barring non accredited investors from accessing the local crypto market.

EToro launches DeFi portfolio

Decentralised finance (DeFi) is a movement that aims to bypass traditional financial intermediaries by putting financial services on the blockchain.

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