The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) plans to guide local banks towards full adoption of fintech technologies, a new strategy reveals. The region’s central banking
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Berkshire Hathaway invests $500M in Brazilian digital bank
Though its billionaire owner has personally spoken out against digital assets many times, Berkshire Hathaway’s investment may indicate the firm is more open to the
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Scammers Pick Bank Transfers Over Cryptocurrency, Australian Report Reveals
Investment scams have been by far the most common type in Australia recently, a new report by the country’s consumer watchdog has revealed. And while
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Global banking regulator plans to hold consultation on crypto exposure
The group has previously warned of “financial stability concerns” and risks faced by banks when it comes to cryptocurrencies.
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Government Cannot Stand in the Way of Crypto Technologies, Iran Minister Says
New technologies, including blockchain and cryptocurrency mining, have helped Iran to increase budget receipts and withstand foreign sanctions, according to the country’s minister for economy
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CEOs of top Russian banks Sberbank and VTB blast Bitcoin
Top Russian bankers cite their reasons for not liking Bitcoin after Tinkoff’s CEO said that the central bank was stopping it from offering crypto trading
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