Former finance minister urges German central bank to consider Bitcoin as a reserve asset

Former German Finance Minister Christian Lindner has advocated for including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin in the European Central Bank and Bundesbank reserves to strengthen financial resilience and keep pace with global trends. According to the German media outlet Handelsblatt, Lindner pointed to the United States, where the incoming Donald Trump-led administration is looking to adopt a progressive approach towards crypto-assets, including discussions about incorporating Bitcoin into the Federal Reserve’s reserves alongside traditional assets like gold. Lindner highlighted that cryptocurrencies now make up a significant share of global wealth growth and warned…

Russia’s Biggest Bank Joins Digital Ruble Push – New Era of Transactions Begins

Russia’s largest bank, Sberbank, has joined the expanding digital ruble pilot, signaling stronger momentum as the country advances its central bank digital currency initiative. Russia Expands Digital Ruble Pilot with Key Banking Giants Sberbank, Tbank, and Tochka Bank have officially joined Russia’s digital ruble pilot program, the Central Bank of Russia has revealed through its […] Source CryptoX Portal

Brazilian Central Bank May Withdraw Provisions Banning Stablecoin Self-Custody

The Central Bank of Brazil acknowledged that a proposal making self-custody of stablecoins illegal in the country might be withdrawn if certain conditions are met. In a public hearing, the deputy head of the Financial System Regulation Department, Renato Kiyotaka Uema, said that these provisions were put in place to bring stablecoin transactions to light, […] Source CryptoX Portal

Former Silvergate Bank CTO and Trump’s ‘Crypto Czar’ David Sacks Speak Out on Operation Choke Point 

Operation Choke Point 2.0, a campaign of regulatory pressure against cryptocurrency firms, has sparked a fresh wave of criticism from notable industry figures, including former Silvergate Bank Chief Technology Officer Chris Lane and entrepreneur David Sacks, recently appointed “Crypto Czar” by President-elect Donald Trump. Operation Choke Point 2.0 Under Fire from Industry Voices and Trump’s […] Source CryptoX Portal

Iran’s Digital Rial Near Launch, Central Bank Signals Progress

Iran’s central bank signals the imminent launch of the digital rial, a central bank digital currency (CBDC), to streamline payments and bolster international financial integration despite sanctions. Iran’s Central Bank Sends Clear Signals on the Digital Rial Breakthrough Central Bank of Iran (CBI) Governor Mohammad Reza Farzin discussed the digital rial, Iran’s central bank digital […] Source CryptoX Portal

Bitget Now Supports Bank Transfers in Vietnam via QR Codes

Bitget has announced its integration of bank transfers in Vietnam through QR codes, making it the first exchange to adopt this payment method. This new feature allows users to deposit Vietnamese Dong (VND) and withdraw funds seamlessly, enhancing accessibility to the crypto market. By utilizing Viet QR, a standardized QR code system that enables secure […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

Bitcoin Open to a Bank Run, Smaller Parties Vulnerable to Death Spiral Event

Justin Bons, founder and CIO of Cybercapital, a European cryptocurrency fund, alerted about the vulnerability of smaller parties in the case of a bitcoin bank run. A price drop event would trigger the hypothetical event, forcing miners to shut down their operations due to unprofitability and affecting network operativity. Cybercapital CIO Justin Bons Alerts About […] Original