Bank of Russia to Pilot Digital Ruble Settlements in 2023 – Finance Bitcoin News
Russia’s monetary authority intends to conduct the first settlements with the digital ruble next year, its governor announced this week....
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Digital Ruble ‘Much Needed,’ Russia’s Central Bank Says, Won’t Delay Testing – Finance Bitcoin News
The Central Bank of Russia has emphasized the importance of moving forward with its digital ruble project. According to a...
Fidelity Investments Launches Crypto, Metaverse ETFs — Says ‘We Continue to See Demand’ – Finance Bitcoin News
Fidelity Investments, one of the largest financial services firms with more than $11 trillion under administration, is launching exchange-traded funds...
Cryptocurrencies Carry Systemic Risks, Threaten Ruble, Bank of Russia Insists – Finance Bitcoin News
The spread of cryptocurrencies brings significant risks for Russia’s economy, financial stability, and national fiat, the monetary authority in Moscow...
Iran Will Not Allow Crypto Payments, Prepares to Pilot Digital Rial – Finance Bitcoin News
Iran will not recognize cryptocurrencies as a means of payment, a high-ranking government official has indicated. His statement came as...
Derivatives Exchange Giant CME Group Adds 11 New Cryptocurrency Reference Rates – Finance Bitcoin News
Global markets company and Chicago-based derivatives exchange CME Group plans to launch 11 new reference rates tied to specific crypto...
IMF Warns Russia Sanctions Threaten to Undermine US Dollar Dominance – Finance Bitcoin News
Financial sanctions imposed on Russia over its invasion of Ukraine may result in reduced dominance of the U.S. currency, according...
Gumi Cryptos Reveals $110 Million Fund Targeting Early-Stage Blockchain Startups – Finance Bitcoin News
On March 30, Gumi Cryptos Capital (GCC), announced the blockchain-focused venture capital firm’s second fund that will invest $110 million...
Nasdaq-Listed Microstrategy Obtains $205 Million Bitcoin-Backed Loan to Buy More BTC – Finance Bitcoin News
Nasdaq-listed Microstrategy has obtained a $205 million bitcoin-collateralized loan from Silvergate Bank through a subsidiary to buy more bitcoin. “The...
Digital AUM Surged to $48.7 Billion in March, Average Weekly Flows Turn Negative – Finance Bitcoin News
The total aggregate digital assets under management (AUM) surged to $48.7 billion in March, up from the $43.9 billion that...
Goldman Sachs Executes Bank’s First OTC Crypto Transaction Trading a Bitcoin Non-Deliverable Option – Finance Bitcoin News
On Monday, the multinational investment bank and financial services company Goldman Sachs disclosed it has conducted an over-the-counter (OTC) crypto...
Idea to Use Digital Ruble as Reserve Currency Circulated in Sanctioned Russia – Finance Bitcoin News
A call to make the digital ruble a reserve currency has been issued in the State Duma, the lower house...
Bank of Russia Allows Sberbank to Issue Digital Financial Assets – Finance Bitcoin News
Sberbank, Russia’s largest bank, has been authorized by the country’s monetary policy regulator to issue digital financial assets. The move...
Investors Inject $450 Million Into Consensys, Ethereum Incubator Now Valued at $7 Billion – Finance Bitcoin News
The Ethereum software firm Consensys has announced the incubator has raised $450 million in a Series D funding round led...
Deutsche Bank to Exit Russia, Says There Will Be No New Business There – Finance Bitcoin News
Germany’s Deutsche Bank has become the latest financial services giant to confirm it’s leaving Russia over Moscow’s military assault on...
Fractional Investing Company Public Acquires NFT Startup Otis – Finance Bitcoin News
The fractional investing company Public announced the acquisition of the digital collectibles and non-fungible token (NFT) technology startup Otis. Public’s...
Immutable Raises $200 Million in Temasek-Led Series C, NFT Startup Now Valued at $2.5 Billion – Finance Bitcoin News
Following the startup’s partnership with Gamestop, the Sydney-based blockchain firm Immutable announced it raised $200 million in a Series C...
Visa and Mastercard Suspend Operations in Russia as Part of Sanctions Over Ukraine – Finance Bitcoin News
The world’s leading payment processors Visa and Mastercard have joined sanctions against Russia over its military invasion of Ukraine. The...
Charles Schwab Files for ‘Crypto Economy ETF’ With SEC – Finance Bitcoin News
Charles Schwab is launching a crypto economy exchange-traded fund (ETF). According to the company’s filing with the U.S. Securities and...
Crypto Settlement Startup Zebec Gets $15 Million to Craft Programmable Cash Stream Payments – Finance Bitcoin News
The multi-signature treasury management and settlement startup Zebec has revealed the company has raised $15 million in order to bolster...
Bulgarian Stock Exchange Launches 8 Crypto ETNs – Finance Bitcoin News
Bulgarians can now invest in crypto assets through their country’s stock market. The Bulgarian Stock Exchange has recently launched eight...
Sequoia Capital Designates $500-600 Million to Crypto Fund Focused on Liquid Digital Assets – Finance Bitcoin News
On February 17, the venture capital firm Sequoia Capital announced the launch of a new $500 million to $600 million...
