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Swiss crypto bank SEBA gets Hong Kong SFC license

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Switzerland-based crypto bank SEBA AG has become the latest crypto-centered firm to obtain a license from the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC). SEBA’s Hong Kong subsidiary, SEBA Hong Kong, received the regulatory nod to offer a range of crypto-related services in the region. According to the data available on the SFC website, SEBA received the license on 3rd Nov. SEBA SFC license details. Source: SFC The license makes way for SEBA in dealing and distribution of all securities, including virtual assets-related products such as over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives. The…

Custodia Bank announces Bitcoin custody platform launch

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Custodia Bank founder and Bitcoin advocate Caitlin Long took to the X platform on Nov. 7 to announce the launch of its Bitcoin custody platform. According to the announcement, the custody service is said to be designed for businesses such as fiduciaries, investment advisers, fund managers and corporate treasurers. In-house development As a non-lending bank, Custodia is introducing an integrated solution that combines Bitcoin custody and U.S. dollar services, although not FDIC-insured, within a single platform.  1/ BIG NEWS!! Custodia’s #Bitcoin custody platform recently went live. Custodia is a *BANK*…

U.S. Federal Reserve’s Barr Holds Line on Central Bank Needing Stablecoin Powers

The U.S. Federal Reserve needs to regulate and enforce the law against stablecoin issuers, said Federal Reserve Vice Chairman for Supervision Michael Barr, making the federal-oversight argument that has been the major sticking point as the U.S. House of Representatives debates legislation. Republican lawmakers have leaned into a state-oversight route for companies issuing stablecoins – the steady tokens whose value is pegged to a less volatile asset such as the dollar – and Democrats have favored a dominant role for the Fed. Barr is decidedly in the latter camp. “We…

Caitlin Long’s Custodia Bank launches Bitcoin custody platform

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Custodia Bank, a cryptocurrency-friendly bank founded by Bitcoin advocate Caitlin Long, has launched its BT custody platform. The firm took to X (formerly Twitter) on Nov. 7 to announce the launch of Custodia Bank’s Bitcoin (BTC) custody service targeting businesses like fiduciaries, investment advisers, fund managers and corporate treasurers. The launch comes soon after Custodia Bank earned approval from the Wyoming Division of Banking to go live with the service, the announcement notes. Announcing the news, Custodia Bank emphasized that the platform is a non-lending bank built by Bitcoiners that offers…

Bank of England releases stablecoin regulation plan

The UK is setting new regulations for stablecoins and the wider cryptocurrency market, aiming to enhance financial stability and consumer protection while fostering innovation. The Bank of England (BOE), working with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), is rolling out a plan to manage the stablecoin market—cryptocurrencies that are usually tied to a stable asset like the British pound. This move comes right after the UK government shared its own rules for overseeing digital currencies. JUST IN: 🇬🇧 Bank of England proposes allowing stablecoins as a payment option for goods and…

DZ Bank partners with Ripple to launch blockchain custody service

DZ Bank launches a blockchain-based digital asset custody platform, advancing Germany’s crypto services for institutional and private clients. The second largest bank in Germany, DZ Bank, has unveiled a proprietary service for safeguarding crypto assets, targeting institutional clientele. This service will leverage the capabilities of Metaco Harmonize, a platform developed by the blockchain firm Ripple. The move signifies a merger of conventional banking and blockchain in Germany. The partnership also signifies an achievement for Ripple, as the blockchain’s integration across traditional banking continues to grow. Ripple has been on a…

Germany’s DZ Bank Launches Institutional Crypto Asset Custody Platform

DZ Bank’s current infrastructure makes it possible for the bank to take part in the exploratory phase of the ECB’s project testing the settlement of large-volume capital market transactions in central bank money.  Germany’s third-largest bank DZ Bank has launched a blockchain-based platform for the processing and custody of crypto assets. The platform will cater to institutional clients, offering them crypto securities the crypto bond from Siemens, which “DZ Bank subscribed to six months ago and which could now be transferred to self-custody.” “We assume that within the next ten…

SGKB announces partnership with SEBA Bank to offer digital asset custody, brokerage services

According to a Nov. 2 post on X, SEBA Bank has announced a new partnership with St. Galler Kantonalbank (SGKB) to offer users the chance to buy and trade cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ether. SGKB is the fifth largest bank, with 35 branches in the eastern part of Switzerland. A major milestone As part of the announcement, the bank states that the initial group of clients to be served will consist of the bank’s wealth management customers, followed by retail customers and alongside plans to introduce additional coins and staking…

Bug in Fed’s payment system prevents bank customers from getting paid

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Some of the largest United States banks are not able to facilitate customers deposits after one of the Federal Reserve’s payment systems suffered an outage on Nov. 3. The Federal Reserve said the bug was caused by a “processing issue” in the Automated Clearing House — a payment processing network widely used by banks and employers to deposit wages into employee bank accounts. The ACH is operated by the Federal Reserve Banks and the Electronic Payment Network. Banks stressed customer accounts “remain secure” and the Federal Reserve claims all of…