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Pakistan Announces Fresh Ban on Crypto, but Adoption as a Hedge Remains Popular
Cryptocurrencies will “never be legalized in Pakistan,” said Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Aisha Ghaus Pasha.

Hong Kong's Central Bank Digital Currency Could Be on Permissioned Blockchain: Source
The regulator of e-HKD has left the implementation of Hong Kong's CBDC to the banks.

3 Strategies Crypto Firms Can Use to Land a New Banking Partner
After the recent collapse of three crypto-friendly banks, many firms are left hunting for new banking partnerships. Brett Philbin, Rachel Millard and Rosie Gillam of Edelman Smithfield offer advice.

SVB Collapse Shows the Rot in U.S. Banking and Dollars
Bank balances and money itself are effectively illusions. Reserve co-founder Nevin Freeman considers an alternative.

Should I Keep My Money in Bitcoin or a Bank?
The U.S. government is in the business of bailing out banks. But some people prefer to keep cash under the mattress.

Santander, HSBC, Deutsche Bank, Others Still Willing to Serve Crypto Clients After Banking Failures, DCG Says
Major banks are still willing to work with crypto firms, though they may restrict services, according to messages from DCG viewed by CoinDesk.

Bank Collapses Underscore G-20 Hesitance on Crypto: Source
As the current president of the G-20, India has the power to ask international bodies tasked with framing the global crypto rules to factor in recent bank collapses.

Who Failed Silicon Valley Bank Depositors?
Should we point fingers at Silicon Valley Bank, the Federal Reserve, the banking system, crypto or the depositors themselves?

Silicon Valley Bank Rocks Crypto and Equity Markets Ahead of Jobs Report
Analysts are worried that other tech-friendly lenders will face similar problems to Silicon Valley's.

Crypto Bank Silvergate Downgraded by JPMorgan, Canaccord Amid Doubts of Firm’s Solvency
JPMorgan cut its rating on the stock to "underweight" from "neutral" and withdrew its price target.

