The chief executives of Citigroup, Bank of America and Wells Fargo were questioned Wednesday at a congressional hearing. Source
Wall Street Bank CEOs Tell Congress They’re Unlikely to Finance Crypto Miners
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Federal Reserve Hikes Benchmark Bank Rate by 75bps to Battle Elevated Inflation – Economics Bitcoin News
The U.S. Federal Reserve raised the federal funds rate on Wednesday afternoon by three-quarters of a percentage point. The central bank’s move follows the consumer price index (CPI) report last week that showed U.S. inflation jumped last month by 8.3% per annum. Fed Raises Federal Funds Rate by 75bps anticipates ‘Ongoing Increases’ On September 21, 2022, the U.S. central bank and Fed chair Jerome Powell increased the benchmark bank rate by 75 basis points (bps). The Fed’s federal funds rate is now coasting along at 3.25%. The decision follows the…
Digital Bank Revolut’s Data Breach May Have Affected 50,000 Customers
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Bank of America Market Strategist Says ‘Summer Rally Is Over’ as Crypto and Stocks Slide Ahead of Fed Rate Hike This Week – Economics Bitcoin News
Digital currency markets, precious metals, and stocks dropped another leg down on Monday following the drop markets saw last Tuesday. Last week’s fall was one of the worst weeks in more than three months as market strategists believe a sizable Fed rate hike is coming this week. Bank of America’s analysts led by Savita Subramanian believes the U.S. Federal Reserve “has more work to do,” and an aggressive central bank may be “anathema for stocks that have benefited from low rates and disinflation.” Crypto, Precious Metals, Equities Show Volatility Ahead…
European Central Bank chooses Amazon and 4 other firms to prototype digital euro app
The European Central Bank, or ECB, has announced it will be collaborating with five companies for the development of potential digital euro user interfaces. In a Friday announcement, the ECB said it had chosen “Big Four” tech company Amazon, fintech firm Nexi, Spanish digital bank CaixaBank, French payments platform Worldline and the European Payments Initiative, or EPI, to each focus on developing a prototype based on specific use cases of the digital euro. According to the central bank, the firms will create front-end prototypes, which will not be used in…
Central Bank of Argentina Issues New Compliance Rules for Digital Wallets – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Central Bank of Argentina has issued a new set of rules for operators of digital wallets in the country. Customers of companies like Uala, a wallet popular in Argentina, will now be qualified as financial users, having new protections similar to those offered by banks and other financial institutions. Central Bank of Argentina Strengthens Digital Wallet Supervision The rise of digital money and crypto in Argentina is causing regulators to pay attention. The Central Bank of Argentina recently issued a set of rules to heighten the level…
Russian Prime Minister Orders Finance Ministry, Central Bank to Agree on Crypto by December – Regulation Bitcoin News
The central bank and the finance ministry in Moscow have been asked by the head of the Russian government to agree on a vision for the development of the country’s digital asset market by Dec 1. Working with other regulators, they should also present a common position on the legislation needed to regulate it. Pressed by Sanctions, Russian Government Moves to Regulate Cryptocurrencies Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has told the Ministry of Finance to prepare, together with the Bank of Russia, and submit concrete proposals for the future of…
Egypt’s Central Bank Issues Crypto Warning — Violators Risk Imprisonment – Regulation Bitcoin News
The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has issued a fresh warning about cryptocurrency, noting that violators could face imprisonment. The Egyptian central bank’s law “prohibits issuing, trading, or promoting cryptocurrencies, creating or operating platforms for trading it, or carrying out related activities.” Crypto Warning Issued by Egypt’s Central Bank The Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) has renewed its warning about all types of cryptocurrencies, citing a number of risks, including high volatility, use in financial crimes, and e-piracy, Egypt Independent reported Tuesday. The ECB also stressed that crypto is not…
Fixed interest rates to create a DeFi 2.0 for institutions, says former bank exec
Infinity Exchange, a new platform providing institutional grade capital efficiency in decentralized finance (DeFi), announced a $4.2 million seed found in a bid to boost institutional adoption for DeFi. Infinity Exchange is led by ex-Morgan Stanley executive Kevin Lepsoe, who left the world of traditional finance with sights set on the possibilities provided for investors through DeFi. However, the founder says that institutional investment is critical to building the next evolution of DeFi 2.0 for strong economic foundations. According to Lepsoe, with access to a full rates product suite, with…
OpenNode sets up BTC payment infrastructure in Bank of Bahrain regulatory sandbox
Bitcoin infrastructure provider OpenNode will test a Bitcoin payment processing and payouts solution in the Central Bank of Bahrain’s (CBB) regulatory sandbox, the company announced Sept. 13. This is the latest of several steps the kingdom has taken to join the crypto economy both on its own and as a member of the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC). OpenNode will provide the first Bitcoin (BTC) infrastructure in Bahrain, although the Gulf island nation has been luring fintech companies to its shores for the past several…