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KB Bank to Introduce South Korea’s First Crypto Investment Fund

Kookmin Bank is reportedly working towards securing the title of first bank in South Korea to provide crypto investment offerings to retail investors. Specifically revealed by KB on Feb. 21, it has...

| Feb 21, 2022 16:03

Binance Exec Take Charge Of Crypto Expert Facility by Russian Bank Association

Binance keeps on reinforcing its connection with Russia, via having its executive taking charge of the freshly established dedicated expert facility for crypto regulation. Specifically, Binance,...

| Feb 21, 2022 10:27

Bank of Jamaica Finalized First CBDC Pilot, Aims For National Rollout In Q1 2022

The Bank of Jamaica (BoJ) has reportedly finalized the first pilot for its central bank digital currency (CBDC), and further aims to carry out a nationwide introduction in Q1 2022. Specifically,...

| Jan 04, 2022 14:29

Japanese Major Banks Runs Trials to Release New Yen-based Digital Currency

A consortium made up of approximately 70 Japan-based firms, including the top-tier names in the nation’s financial sector, is reportedly working together on the trial and roll out of a new yen-based...

| Nov 25, 2021 15:18

Thai Bank Became Shareholder Of Crypto Exchange Bitkub With 51% Share Purchase

The longest-running bank of Thailand – Siam Commercial Bank – has reportedly finalized the acquisition of $536.7-million worth of shares of a top-tier crypto exchange. Specifically, Siam...

| Nov 03, 2021 11:37

Mastercard to Integrate Crypto In Loyalty Program Via New Partnership

Credit card giant Mastercard has reportedly disclosed details regarding its preparation work to include crypto in its loyalty program offerings for banks in America, merchants and fintech entities, on...

| Oct 26, 2021 14:51

Japan to Focus On Simplicity In Upcoming CBDC Project, Claimed Central Bank Exec

Shinichi Uchida – an executive from the Bank of Japan (BOJ) – reportedly revealed that simplicity will be at the core of the development for the digital yen – Japan’s CBDC which is...

| Oct 18, 2021 14:00

Brazil’s central bank president Threw His Weight Behind Crypto Regulation

Roberto Campos Neto, president of the Central Bank of Brazil reportedly acknowledges the demand for a clarified regulatory framework for crypto, with the increasing development of the nation in the...

| Aug 23, 2021 11:20

ECB to Launch A Digital Euro Design Project With Better Environmental Footprint Than Bitcoin

The European Central Bank (ECB) is reportedly the latest member of the pro-crypto financial entities list, with its initiative to roll out a “project to prepare for possibly issuing a digital...

| Jul 15, 2021 12:46

State Bank Tasked With Run Testing For Blockchain-based CBDC by Vietnam PM

The State Bank of Vietnam is reportedly planning to join the list of banking entities deep-diving CBDCs, as the State Bank of Vietnam has been assigned this mission by the nation’s prime minister. ...

| Jul 06, 2021 14:53