JPMorgan, Deutsche Bank expect no rally for Bitcoin, say halving priced in

Analysts from JPMorgan Chase & Co and Deutsche Bank AG say the upcoming halving is mostly priced in, shifting focus to how mining will be affected. JPMorgan Chase & Co and Deutsche Bank AG don’t expect big changes for Bitcoin’s price after the halving, saying the market has already mostly priced in this software update, which occurs once every four years. According to a Bloomberg report, the focus will now shift toward the implications for Bitcoin mining, with expectations of consolidation among publicly-traded firms gaining market share as unprofitable miners…

Bitcoin (BTC) Reward Halving Partially Priced, No Big Rally Expected After the Event: Deutsche Bank

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Bank of Russia Supports Cryptocurrency Usage for International Settlements

The Bank of Russia has announced that it will support accelerating the adoption of cryptocurrency payments for international settlements. According to Elvira Nabiullina, governor of the Bank of Russia, these crypto-based payments must be launched in a sandbox-style experimental regime. In contrast, payments with national digital assets will be launched without similar precautions. Bank of […] Source

Fiji’s central bank warns against crypto investments

Fiji’s central bank has issued a warning against crypto investments promoted in the region, citing legal tender laws and potential penalties under local regulations. The Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) has issued a public warning, cautioning users from investing in crypto-related campaigns promoted in the region. In a press release on Apr. 15, the central bank emphasized, including Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are “not recognized as legal tender in Fiji” and can’t be used for payments of goods and services, in accordance with local rules. Reserve Bank of Fiji…

German federal bank to offer crypto to institutional and corporate clients

Germany’s largest federal bank is set to launch crypto custody services in collaboration with crypto exchange Bitpanda, targeting institutional and corporate clients. Germany’s biggest state-backed lender with over $350 billion in assets under management, Landesbank Baden-Württemberg (LBBW), will launch crypto custody services for its institutional and corporate clients in the second half of 2024 in a move aimed at boosting the local market of virtual assets. New partnership alert: Bitpanda x LBBW 🤝 Landesbank Baden-Württemberg, Germany’s largest federal state bank will enhance their digital asset offering in partnership with Bitpanda!…

Germany’s Largest Federal Bank LBBW to Offer Crypto Custody Services With Bitpanda

“By offering crypto-asset custody, we are positioning ourselves with a clear added value for our corporate clients – while ensuring the highest security standards,” Stefanie Münz, member of the LBBW board of directors responsible for finance, strategy and operations, said in a press statement. “Bitpanda provides the necessary technical and regulatory infrastructure to offer our customers innovative and, above all, secure solutions in the area of digital assets.” Source

Deutsche Bank Survey: Over Half Expect Crypto to Become ‘Important’ Asset Class and Payment Method

A new Deutsche Bank survey found that over half of respondents expect cryptocurrencies to become an important asset class and a method of payment. In addition, 10% of respondents expect the price of bitcoin to be above $75,000 by year-end. Deutsche Bank’s Crypto Survey A recent Deutsche Bank survey of over 3,600 consumers, published this […] Source CryptoX Portal