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Bank of America Says US CBDC Would Preserve Dollar’s Status as World’s Reserve Currency

Stablecoins are likely to see an increase in usage in the absence of CBDCs, the bank noted, adding that the two largest by market value, tether and USD coin, had a combined market value of around $121 billion as of Jan. 21. Their use as a means of payment is increasing, particularly for cross-border remittances, the report said, as they are faster and cheaper than using fiat currency. Source

Bank of Korea Says First Phase of CBDC Test Completed Successfully

The Bank of Korea wrapped up the first phase of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) simulation project in December 2021, according to a report published on Monday. The first phase tested the basic functions of a CBDC including manufacturing, issuing and distribution in a simulation environment, the report said. It concluded that the CBDC “works normally” under test conditions. Based on the results of the first phase, the report said the South Korean central bank plans to explore implementing other functions such as offline payments and adding personal information…

Bank of Korea completes first phase of digital currency pilot

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The Bank of Korea has successfully completed the first phase of its central bank digital currency mock testing started in August 2021.  The South Korean central bank said that the first phase of its CBDC mock testing was completed in December while the second phase is currently underway, reported YNA news. The first phase of the mock test involved some of the basic functions of the sovereign digital currency such as distribution and issuance. The second phase of the central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot would test real-world functionalities such…

Union Bank of Philippines to Offer Crypto Trading and Custodial Services – Featured Bitcoin News

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One of the largest banks in the Philippines, Unionbank, is reportedly launching cryptocurrency trading and custodial services. “It’s a way to future-proof our banking business,” said a Unionbank executive. Philippines’ Unionbank to Offer Crypto Trading and Custodial Services Union Bank of the Philippines (UBP), also known as Unionbank, plans to offer cryptocurrency trading and custodial services, Bloomberg reported Thursday. Unionbank is one of the largest universal banks in the Philippines with over $15 billion in assets under management (AUM). The bank is one of the first financial institutions in the…

Bank of Russia to Monitor Banks’ Dealings With Crypto Exchangers – Finance Bitcoin News

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The Central Bank of Russia has started to examine the operations of Russian banks with cryptocurrency exchangers, according to local media. Transactions between individuals through these platforms are of particular interest as the regulator believes these carry risks of financial losses and fraud. Central Bank Asks Russian Banks for Details on Crypto-Related Transactions In late December, the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) sent commercial banks a new reporting form for transactions, seeking information about money transfers related to crypto exchange websites. These are mostly payments between private individuals, including transactions…

Bank of Russia Proposes Wide Ban on Cryptocurrency Use, Trade, Mining – Regulation Bitcoin News

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True to its hardline stance on decentralized digital money, the Central Bank of Russia is now pushing for a wide-ranging ban on crypto-related activities such as issuance, exchange, and mining. A consultation paper published by the regulator cites threats to financial stability and citizens’ wellbeing among the main reasons for the proposed restrictions. Russia’s Central Bank Seeks Public Opinion on Restrictive Crypto Policy The monetary authority of Russia is advocating a ban on an array of crypto activities in a report titled “Cryptocurrencies: Trends, Risks, Measures.” The document was published…

Russian central bank proposes blanket ban on crypto mining and trading

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In a report published on Thursday, The Central Bank of Russia has called for a blanket ban on domestic cryptocurrency trading and mining. The report titled “Cryptocurrencies: trends, risks, measures” compares cryptocurrencies to a Ponzi scheme and calls for a complete ban on their use throughout Russia. The authors claim that cryptocurrencies are highly volatile in nature and are being used as a tool for illegal activities. The report also warned that crypto could pose a risk to financial sovereignty and could aid people in taking money out of the…

Bank of Russia Calls for Full Ban on Crypto

Mining creates fresh supply of cryptocurrencies, so it stimulates the demand for other crypto services such as exchanges and “creates a non-productive electricity expenditure, which undermines the energy supply of residential buildings, social infrastructure and industrial objects, as well as the environmental agenda of the Russian Federation,” the report said. Source

Union Bank of the Philippines selects Metaco and IBM to facilitate digital asset custody operati​​ons

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On Thursday, Metaco, an enterprise cryptocurrency platform for securing, trading, issuing, and managing digital assets, announced the addition of UnionBank as its latest client. Founded in 1982, UnionBank is one of the largest banks in the Philippines, with a collective $15 billion in assets under management. UnionBank will be also be deploying its digital asset management services on the IBM Cloud, which are fully integrated with Metaco’s solutions. Through the integration, UnionBank will be able to improve the insurability of assets with FIPS 140-2 Level 4 certified controls for managing…