BIS Releases Survey on CBDC Initiatives; New Crypto Products Launch -
The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) recently released the results of its 2021 survey of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). According to...more
5/16/2022
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A major U.S. fintech firm recently announced the launch of a “crypto payouts” pilot that will allow a select group of creators to receive cryptocurrency payments through a major social media platform. According to a press...more
5/2/2022
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This week, President Joe Biden signed “Executive Order on Ensuring Responsible Development of Digital Assets” (EO). According to a fact sheet published with the EO, the EO calls for measures to accomplish the following...more
3/14/2022
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Financial Services Firms Make Moves Targeting Cryptocurrency Markets -
A major U.K.-based stock exchange recently announced plans to acquire a provider of cloud-based technology, including order and execution management...more