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Porter Stansberry, financial editor and founder of Marketwise, believes that the rise of silver, which is experiencing a bull market, has deeper causes than just the increase in tech-related demand. He links the increase in the prices of this commodity with the upcoming destruction of America’s banking system, foretold by the movements of seasoned investors. … Read more
Hunter Horsley, co-founder and CEO of Bitwise, a $4 billion crypto fund manager, believes that banks will accelerate the participation of many investors in the cryptocurrency market. Horsley predicted that in 12 months, the stance of many crypto adopters will change, declaring that banks will be regarded as “the best thing that ever happened to … Read more
Ripple’s move into crypto custody allows the company to diversify beyond its payment settlement business. Go to Source
Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission reportedly plans to start collecting applications from institutions interested in trialing Bitcoin custody services in the first quarter of 2025. Go to Source
Swift will begin live trials for digital asset and currency transactions in 2025, engaging banks across North America, Europe, and Asia in a major step toward real-world applications. By leveraging its existing network, Swift aims to merge digital and traditional assets, addressing the challenges of disconnected platforms. The trials build on successful blockchain experiments, seeking … Read more
SWIFT said it is uniquely positioned to interlink the fragmented digital asset landscape with its upcoming digital currency trials in 2025. Go to Source
Congressman French Hill has raised concerns over the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)’s handling of digital asset regulations, criticizing Chairman Gary Gensler’s leadership for creating legal uncertainty and a politicized approach. The lawmaker highlighted his subcommittee’s legislative successes but expressed frustration with the SEC’s broad and unclear regulations, which he argued burden digital asset … Read more
The Bank of Russia aims to open the payment infrastructure for the Russian central bank digital currency (CBDC), the digital ruble, by July next year. Larger banks will offer digital ruble accounts and services by this deadline, with smaller institutions following later. The initiative seeks to enhance payment efficiency and reduce costs, with retailers also … Read more
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has warned of a rising business email compromise (BEC) threat, responsible for $55 billion in global losses over a decade. The scam has affected all 50 U.S. states and 186 countries, with funds frequently routed through banks in the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, China, Mexico, and the United Arab … Read more
Acting Comptroller Michael Hsu has emphasized the importance of proactive oversight in managing crypto risks. He cited the 2022 crypto market collapse, with a $2 trillion loss, where effective supervision kept banks stable. Hsu emphasized the need for vigilant supervision as digital assets and fintech increasingly integrate with traditional banking, presenting new challenges and risks. … Read more
