Two Chinese banks are expanding their pilot programs for the digital national fiat. The state-owned financial institutions have revealed they are aiming to allow digital
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Chinese banks explore e-yuan for selling investment funds and insurance
Bank of Communications and China Construction Bank are working with fund managers and insurers to facilitate e-yuan payments for Chinese citizens.
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MUFG boosts its crypto exposure following $41M Zipmex funding round
Thailand’s Bank of Ayudhya, where MUFG holds a 76.9% stake, has participated in a $41 million raise for Asia-Pacific-focused crypto trading platform Zipmex.
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Standard Chartered launches blockchain trade platorm with Chinese fintech
The joint venture operating the new blockchain-powered platform will be headquartered in Singapore and led by SC Ventures’ Amelia Ng as CEO.
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3 reasons why Tezos (XTZ) price has gained 85% this month
Major protocol improvements, attractive staking rewards and real-world adoption from banks back the current bullish price action seen in XTZ.
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OnlyFans reverses decision to ban porn after assurances from ‘banking partners’
At least one bank appears to have changed course after OnlyFans went public about banks blocking payments.
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