The European Parliament and the Council of the European Union (EU) have finalized the agreement that will allow the implementation of a continent-wide digital ID wallet program. The agreement, which needs to be ratified at the parliamentary level, would greenlight the issuance of the EU digital ID wallet in accordance with the “Europe’s Digital Decade”…
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Bank of Russia to Develop Digital Ruble Payment System With the UAE
The Bank of Russia has announced it will create a joint payment system with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) using the digital ruble. Bank of Russia’s First Deputy Governor Olga Skorobogatova stated that the system would serve individuals and businesses alike and estimated its development would take a year. Russia to Develop Digital Ruble ‘Fast…
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Solana Breaks Past $54 On Steady Price Momentum – Will SOL Hit $60 This Month?
Solana is distinguishing itself in the crypto market, with a remarkable 50% monthly gain and an extraordinary 450% year-to-date increase, contributing to the overall surge in optimism. This trend is further amplified by Bitcoin’s ascent beyond $37,000 and its ambitious aim to reach $40,000 by year-end. Solana’s standout performance adds a notable dimension to the…
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Standard Chartered’s SC Ventures Partners With SBI to Establish Digital Asset Joint Venture in UAE
Standard Chartered’s ventures arm, SC Ventures, and Japanese conglomerate SBI Holdings are collaborating to establish a digital asset joint venture in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “The joint venture will focus on investing in companies across the digital assets spectrum including market infrastructure, risk and compliance tools, defi, tokenization, consumer payments, and the metaverse,” SC…
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Swiss Financial Giant UBS Now Offers Crypto ETFs to Wealthy Clients in Hong Kong, Report
UBS has reportedly begun offering wealthy clients access to some crypto exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in Hong Kong. Initially, the Swiss financial services giant is offering three crypto ETFs that have received regulatory approval from the Securities and Futures Commission. UBS Offering Crypto ETFs to Wealthy Clients UBS Group AG is allowing wealthy clients in Hong…
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Ethereum Daily Revenue Soars To A 4-Month High Of $10 Million
When Ethereum (ETH) exploded past $2,000 on November 9, Erik Smith, the Chief Investment Officer of 401 Capital, observed that the platform’s average daily revenue surged to the highest level in four months. According to data, Ethereum generated $10 million in daily revenue, extending gains registered on the previous day and pushing the metric to the highest…
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XRP Price Outlook: Expert Forecasts Potential Rise To $5.5
In the evolving cryptocurrency market, XRP, currently ranked as the fifth largest digital asset, has recently exhibited a modest price increase compared to its major counterparts. However, when examining XRP’s performance across various time frames, the token has reported significant gains. Nonetheless, it is worth noting that XRP is currently trading well below its yearly…
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Grayscale ‘Constructively Engaging’ With SEC on Spot Bitcoin ETF, Says CEO
Crypto asset manager Grayscale Investments is “constructively engaging” with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regarding its application to convert its flagship bitcoin trust into a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF), says CEO Michael Sonnenshein. The executive believes that Grayscale has “a really nice advantage” over other spot bitcoin ETF applicants. Grayscale ‘Constructively Engaging’…
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Ripple Vs. SEC: Epic Battle Unfolds Over $770M Disgorgement Demand
In a recent interview with CNBC, Brad Garlinghouse addressed the ongoing legal battle between Ripple and the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over the classification of XRP. Garlinghouse highlighted three consecutive wins for Ripple in the legal proceedings, emphasizing that the first judgment on July 13 clearly stated that XRP is not a security….
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US Regulator CFTC Files Record Number of Crypto Enforcement Actions This Year
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has revealed that it filed a record number of crypto enforcement actions this fiscal year. “In FY 2023, the CFTC brought 47 actions involving conduct related to digital asset commodities, representing more than 49% of all actions filed during that period,” the regulator shared. Record Number of Crypto Enforcement…
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