Crypto markets soar after Fed commits to printing and Evergrande plans to pay its debt
The crypto market staged a roaring comeback after Evergrande makes a deal to pay its debts and the Fed signals a continuation of its current monetary policy.
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HSBC CEO backs CBDCs against crypto and stablecoins
Banking giant HSBC echoes global stablecoin concerns, calling for regulation to be equivalent to its adoption level.
Central bank of Ukraine to promote ‘fair’ Bitcoin regulation
Crypto doesn’t pose a big risk for the financial system until it’s adopted enough to be less volatile, the NBU said.
Fed’s Powell Scrutinized for Owning Bonds of the Same Type the Central Bank Bought During Pandemic
As a number of Federal Reserve presidents have been criticized for their 2020 stock moves, Fed chairman Jerome Powell has been cast into the limelight for owning $1.5 million municipal…
Bank of Russia to ‘Slow Down’ Payments to Crypto Exchanges, Curb Russians’ Impulsive Investments
Central Bank of Russia is now working with commercial banks in order to delay payments made to digital asset exchanges. The move aims to limit “emotional” cryptocurrency purchases made by…
Survey: 1 in 10 Irish Investors, Quarter of Young People Hold Cryptocurrencies
Investors in Ireland are attracted to digital opportunities offering better returns and often find them online, a new survey has indicated. According to the poll, 11% of investors have already…
Central Bank of Turkey Expands Research, Prepares to Test Digital Lira on New Platform
The Turkish central bank has established a new platform together with technology stakeholders to further the development of a digitalized version of the national fiat currency. The new collaboration will…
Sources With Ties to Washington Say Joe Biden Will Renominate Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Unnamed sources familiar with the matter indicate the Biden administration may allow Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell to continue as the central bank’s lead. The news follows three U.S. representatives…
Turkish central bank taps local tech firms for digital currency R&D
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey has signed agreements with various firms to form the Digital Turkish Lira Collaboration Platform.
Bitcoin Will Not Become Legal Tender in Uzbekistan, Central Bank Official Insists
Cryptocurrency cannot be adopted as a means of payment in Uzbekistan, a high-ranking official from the country’s central bank has recently stated. Speaking to local media, the regulator’s representative also…