Deutsche Bank shares plunged on Friday, along with the stocks of other European banks, amid investor concerns over the stability of the global banking sector.
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Blockchain to Become More Relevant in Payments This Year, Sberbank Exec Says
Blockchain technology can help solve current issues with settlements, according to the deputy chief executive of Sberbank. Russia’s largest bank is working with other financial
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Bitcoin futures premium falls to lowest level in a year, triggering traders’ alerts
On March 12, Bitcoin futures traded 5.5% below regular spot exchanges, causing volatility in derivatives markets.
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US bank woes? Silicon Valley Bank stocks plunge 1 day after Silvergate downfall
Concerns have been raised around the financial health of the tech-focused bank, which services the likes of crypto-friendly VCs such as Sequoia and a16z.
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Russian Bank Issues Bank Guarantee in Chinese Yuan Using Blockchain
A bank in Russia has issued the country’s first blockchain-based bank guarantee denominated in Chinese currency. The financial institution underscored the advantages of using a
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Crypto Exchanges Allow Russians to Circumvent Sanctions, Report Alleges
Major crypto exchanges have failed to prevent sanctioned Russian banks and traders from transacting, according to a blockchain forensics report. At least two established coin
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