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30% of Deutsche Bank clients expect Bitcoin to drop below $20k

German investment bank Deutsche Bank has published a new survey showing consumers are becoming slightly less skeptical about crypto. Deutsche Bank, a German multinational investment banking giant, has published a survey, indicating a shift in consumer attitudes towards cryptocurrencies. According to a Reuters report, the Frankfurt-based banking giant surveyed over 3,600 consumers in the U.S. Results indicate a growing acceptance of cryptocurrencies, with more than half of respondents (approximately 52%) viewing them as an “important asset class and method of payment transactions” for the future, marking a 12% increase compared…

Sony Bank Leverages Polygon Blockchain For Stablecoin Pilot Program

According to local media reports in Japan, Sony Bank announced its foray into the stablecoin world, launching a trial to issue its fiat-linked digital currency. In collaboration with blockchain company SettleMint, one of the most notable aspects of the pilot program is that the trial will take place on the Polygon blockchain. Sony Bank’s Strategic Move Sony Bank’s move to explore stablecoin issuance highlights the company’s strategic focus on leveraging blockchain technology and digital assets to increase its financial services offerings.  By pegging the stablecoin to traditional fiat currencies such…

Singapore Central Bank Enacts Licencing Requirements for Crypto Custody Services and Others

The legislation was passed in 2021 with amendments to the Payment Services Act (PS Act), the framework to regulate payment service providers. It was supposed to be enacted in the fourth quarter of 2021, but the MAS made the changes live only on Tuesday. Since 2021, the cryptocurrency sector has seen huge turmoil with the crash of FTX, leading to regulatory changes across the world. Source

Nigerian Central Bank Not in Charge of Crypto Regulation, Says Governor

According to the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, the Securities and Exchange Commission is responsible for regulating cryptocurrencies. However, the governor said the central bank will collaborate with law enforcement agencies and regulators overseeing the Nigerian crypto sector. The Central Bank’s Change of Heart In a surprise announcement, Yemi Cardoso, governor of the […] Source BitcoincryptoexchangeExchanges CryptoX Portal

Crypto Exchange Kucoin and Founders Charged With Bank Secrecy Act and Money Laundering Violations

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The Southern District of New York has announced charges against the global cryptocurrency exchange Kucoin and its founders for major violations of U.S. anti-money laundering laws. Kucoin Faces Legal Firestorm for Alleged Anti-Money Laundering Failures Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, detailed the charges against Kucoin, accusing the […] Source

Floki Inu Roadmap Reveals Plans For Regulated Bank Accounts, FLOKI Faces 17% Downtrend

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The development team behind the dog-themed meme coin Floki Inu has unveiled its highly anticipated roadmap for 2024, revealing several upcoming features and utility-focused initiatives.  Notable highlights include the launch of regulated digital banking accounts, integration with the Venus decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol, the Floki debit card’s introduction, and the Valhalla mainnet’s upcoming release. Floki Inu Aims To ‘Bank The Unbanked’ Floki Inu plans to introduce regulated digital banking accounts, enabling users to create and fund bank accounts using FLOKI tokens.  In partnership with an unnamed licensed fintech company operating…

High-Stakes Week For Bitcoin And Ethereum As Central Bank Decisions Approach: Key Predictions

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This week could mark a pivotal moment in the first quarter of 2024 for the entire crypto market and the two largest cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), as major central banks, led by the Bank of Japan and the US Federal Reserve (Fed), prepare to announce their interest rate decisions.  According to crypto futures exchange Blofin, these announcements will set the tone for monetary policy in the coming months. The impact of safe-haven sentiment has led to a pullback in both BTC and ETH prices, with traders expressing greater…