A private version of Klaytn is in being developed in order to take part in South Korea’s CBDC pilot, to be launched later this year.
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Report: Banking Giant Natwest to Refuse Service to Businesses That Accept Cryptocurrencies
The major retail and commercial financial institution National Westminster Bank (Natwest) has categorized cryptocurrencies as “high risk” and refuses to serve business customers who accept
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Former currency comptroller to become CEO of Binance US crypto exchange
Former top U.S. banking regulator Brian Brooks is joining the U.S. affiliate of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange as its new CEO.
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Turkey to ban cryptocurrency payments
Turkey’s central bank is also banning payment providers from offering fiat-to-crypto onramps for cryptocurrency exchanges.
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Nearly 75% of professional investors see Bitcoin as bubble: survey
Bank of America asked 200 professional investors with $533 billion in assets under management about their opinions on Bitcoin.
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European Investment Bank reportedly to issue bonds with blockchain tech
The EIB has reportedly hired banks like Goldman Sachs and Societe Generale to explore a digital bond, registered and settled via blockchain.
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