Stablecoin Crisis Could Wreck Global Finance, Fed Warns in New Report
The Fed warned that a stablecoin crisis could wreak havoc on the global economy and outlined the steps issuers must take to protect the status quo. Source
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India’s Finance Minister Warns Other Nations Against Cryptocurrencies
India is readying itself for a major revision of its cryptocurrency policies. In this regard, it has been approached by officials of many governments who have informed the Indian government about possible global risks associated with digital currencies.India’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, noted positively that all nations who have raised
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Blockchain Firm Algorand Announces Sharia Certification for Islamic Finance
The Algorand Foundation announced that its blockchain platform is now certified for Sharia-compliant financing.According to a press release on Oct. 21, Islamic institutions can now start using the proof-of-stake Algorand blockchain for economic exchange, stating:“Islamic enterprises will now be able to realise new business opportunities on a platform that
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Traditional Law and Finance Can Adapt to Bitcoin, These Examples Show
Bitcoin brought about solutions to persistent problems that stood in the way of previous attempts to invent digital money, such as the risk of double spending. Some of its features,
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Dubai, Emirates NBD Sign MoU on Blockchain Trade Finance Solutions
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Emirates NBD.Middle Eastern news daily Saudi Gazette reported on Oct. 14 that the DCCI, which acts as an international business hub in Dubai, has signed an MoU with Dubai government-owned bank, Emirates NBD. The
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Lloyds Bank Partners With Blockchain Platform to Streamline Trade Finance
Lloyds Bank is partnering with blockchain platform Komgo to streamline its commercial banking division.Blockchain to streamline international trade processOn Sept. 25, United Kingdom financial news outlet FStech reported that Lloyds Bank has partnered with the distributed ledger technology firm Komgo. Lloyds Bank, one of the “Big Four” clearing banks
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R3 and Infosys Wrap up Global Trial of Blockchain Based Trade Finance
Infosys Finacle, part of EdgeVerve Systems, a wholly owned subsidiary of Infosys has completed a global five week blockchain trial in partnership with R3. advertisement Stephen Obasi, Group Head, Head Office Operations, Fidelity Bank, said: “This is an audacious step by Infosys to simplify and revolutionize global trade finance practice using Blockchain technology.
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Venezuela to Finance Housing Projects through Petro Cryptocurrency
Venezuela has decided to use its state-backed cryptocurrency, the Petro, to fund its ambitious housing scheme.Ildemaro Villarroel, the country’s Minister of Habitat and Housing, confirmed this news in an announcement made on a government website. The minister agreed confidently that by funding the project through the country’s pet cryptocurrency, Petro,
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German Finance Minister: We Must Reject Stablecoins Such As Facebook Libra
European officials are beating their heads, trying to figure out the challenges and risks of letting cryptocurrencies be operational in the region. It is part of a wider debate that seeks to establish the pros and cons of digital transformation of European economies as major nations across the globe embrace
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Binance Invests in Chinese Crypto News Publication Mars Finance
One of the largest crypto exchanges in the world, Binance, made its first strategic Chinese investments since leaving China back in 2017. Binance joined the third funding round of Beijing-based Mars Finance, a local crypto and blockchain news publication.The exact amount invested wasn’t disclosed; however, Chinese media and data source
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