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European Central Bank Picks Providers For Possible Digital Euro Rollout

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The European Central Bank (ECB), as part of its preparation phase for a potential digital euro launch, announced framework agreements with technology providers responsible for components of the central bank digital currency (CBDC). In a Thursday notice, the ECB said it had reached agreements with seven entities — and at least one more expected to be announced — to provide services related to managing fraud and risk, a secure exchange of payment information, and software development for a possible digital euro. Among the companies were Feedzai, which uses AI to…

Bitcoin price could hit $231k, a major Wall Street bank predicts

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Bitcon price continued its strong recovery on Thursday as it moved close to the important resistance at $120,000. It has jumped by over 10% from its lowest level in September. Summary Bitcoin price could jump to $231,000 in the next 12 months, according to Citigroup. Such a move would be a 93% jump from the current level. Bitcoin is benefiting from the rising institutional demand and falling supply in exchanges. Citi predicts that the Bitcoin price could hit $232,000 Wall Street analysts are getting bullish on Bitcoin (BTC) as demand…

UK Central Bank Eyes Stablecoins to Reduce Reliance on Banks

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Bank of England (BoE) Governor Andrew Bailey suggested that stablecoins could reduce the United Kingdom’s reliance on commercial banks, signaling a potential shift in the central bank’s stance toward digital assets. In a Wednesday article in the Financial Times, Bailey said that the current financial system combines money and credit creation through fractional reserve banking, in which banks hold a portion of deposits while lending out the rest. Fractional reserve banking is a system in which banks hold only a fraction of customer deposits in reserve and lend out the…

Swiss Crypto Bank Sygnum Launches Regulated Bitcoin Yield Fund Targeting 8–10% Annual Returns

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Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum today launched the Starboard Sygnum BTC Alpha Fund, developed with Starboard Digital and Starmark as AIFM, targeting an 8–10% annual return paid in bitcoin via systematic arbitrage strategies that convert trading profits into additional BTC. Designed for professional and institutional investors, the Cayman-domiciled fund offers monthly liquidity, a strict risk-management […] Original

Qatar’s Biggest Bank Joins JPMorgan’s Blockchain Payment Network

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Qatar National Bank (QNB) has started using JPMorgan’s Kinexys payments platform for US dollar corporate flows, bringing on-chain settlement to clients in the country. According to JPMorgan, the move went live in March 2025. QNB Adopts Kinexys For USD Flows Based on reports, the Doha lender will now be able to move US dollar payments around the clock, removing the usual business-hour cutoffs that delay transfers. The system operates 24/7 and can settle some transfers in as little as two minutes, a speed level that banks say shortens what used…

Lead Bank Enhances Compliance with Blockchain Solutions

Joerg Hiller Sep 30, 2025 13:45 Lead Bank partners with Chainalysis to revolutionize its compliance framework using advanced blockchain solutions, enhancing risk management and regulatory adherence in the digital finance arena. In a significant move within the digital finance sector, Lead Bank has embarked on a journey to revolutionize its compliance framework by integrating advanced blockchain solutions from Chainalysis. This strategic partnership underscores the bank’s commitment to enhancing its risk management capabilities in an evolving regulatory landscape. A Strategic Approach to Compliance…

Qatar’s Largest Bank Adopts JPMorgan Blockchain Platform for USD Transfers

Timothy Morano Sep 29, 2025 17:18 In a groundbreaking move that signals the growing mainstream adoption of blockchain technology in traditional banking, Qatar National Bank (QNB) has ann… Qatar’s Digital Banking Evolution Takes Major Leap Forward In a groundbreaking move that signals the growing mainstream adoption of blockchain technology in traditional banking, Qatar National Bank (QNB) has announced its integration with JPMorgan’s Onyx blockchain platform for cross-border USD transactions, becoming the first Middle Eastern financial institution to embrace this technology at scale.…

Deutsche Bank Sees Bitcoin Exploding Into Central Bank Reserves by 2030 With Gold

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Bitcoin’s rising institutional appeal, record-breaking price moves, and growing role as a macro hedge could secure its place alongside gold in reserves, Deutsche Bank says. Deutsche Bank Sees Bitcoin Coexisting With Gold in Global Reserve Portfolios Deutsche Bank published a report by its Research Institute on Sept. 22 titled “ Bitcoin vs. Gold: The Future […] Original

Central Bank Could Embrace Bitcoin In Just Five Years

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Central banks have long relied on gold as a safe haven, but Bitcoin is starting to make its mark with prices near record highs. Analysts Marion Laboure and Camilla Siazon say the two could co-exist on balance sheets, each playing a role in diversifying reserves. Summary Gold is hitting new highs, reaching $3,703 an ounce, while Bitcoin keeps climbing, trading close to its all-time high after surpassing $123,500 in August. Deutsche Bank analysts say the two could still “complement” each other on central bank balance sheets as alternative reserves. The…

CfC St. Moritz Establishes Bitcoin Reserve With Signum Bank

Key Notes CfC St.Moritz commits 25% of its treasury to Bitcoin for long-term stability. Swiss-based Sygnum Bank chosen to manage the new Bitcoin reserve. Corporate Bitcoin holdings now exceed $116 billion globally, despite slower adoption rates. The CfC St. Moritz digital asset conference has revealed plans to place 25% of its treasury assets into Bitcoin BTC $113 073 24h volatility: 0.4% Market cap: $2.25 T Vol. 24h: $51.63 B . The move marks a major step toward long-term financial independence. The conference selected Sygnum Bank, a Swiss-regulated digital asset banking…