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Former FDIC Regulator: Friendliness Toward Crypto Does Not Exist
Jason Brett, Key Bridge Advisors Managing Director and former U.S. Regulator at the FDIC, reacts to concerns being raised by crypto advocates over whether federal regulators could be working to keep crypto assets away from the U.S. banking system. "It's about the friendliness toward crypto, and it just does not exist," Brett said.
Crypto Bank Silvergate Shutdown: 3 Key Takeaways
The crypto meltdown has claimed its first big casualty in the mainstream financial system. California-based Silvergate Bank plans to "voluntarily liquidate" its assets and wind down operations. Here are three key things to know about the company’s unwinding and what it means for the crypto industry and beyond.
New York Banks Must Seek Advance Permission for Crypto Activity: Regulator
New York State-registered banks will need to seek regulatory permission 90 days before they get involved in crypto assets, even if it's via a third party, according to new guidance from the state banking regulator. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the world of crypto regulation.
Banking in the Metaverse
Host Joel Flynn discusses whether the future of banking is already a virtual reality. This story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
Visa and Mastercard Block Russian Banks Following Global Sanctions
As Russia continues its invasion into Ukraine, Visa and Mastercard have blocked several Russian banking services, restricting transactions for many everyday people in Russia. “The Hash” discusses the weaponization of financial institutions, drawing attention to cryptocurrency’s independence from centralized entities.
Goldman Sachs, Other Wall Street Banks Exploring Bitcoin-Backed Loans
Goldman Sachs is reportedly among a handful of tier-one U.S. banks figuring out how to use bitcoin as collateral for cash loans to institutions. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest continuation of Wall Street's embrace of the crypto industry.
Australian Crypto and Remittance Businesses Face ‘Debanking,’ Senate Committee Hears
An Australian Senate Committee has heard several cases of financial institutions denying or terminating banking services to local cryptocurrency and remittance businesses. Australian banks stand accused of "debanking" and engaging in “anti-competitive” behavior. "The Hash" team discusses the latest regulatory news out of Australia illuminating the complex relationship between traditional finance and the crypto economy.
Crypto Firms Want Access to Federal Reserve Payment Systems
Avanti Bank and Kraken are among several crypto firms seeking direct access to the Federal Reserve’s payment systems used by traditional banks that would allow them to more quickly and cheaply process orders for digital assets. CoinDesk’s Nikhilesh De unpacks the latest trials in crypto banking and the implications for the blockchain community.
