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Juridique

Crypto Finally Makes the Cut in OCC’s 2022 Bank Supervision Operating Plan

Though the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has been looking into the crypto industry since at least 2018, this is the first time crypto has been included in the regulator’s annual operating plan.

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Juridique

US Wants to Regulate Stablecoins First

Signs point to stablecoin issuers being more integrated into the banking sector. That could be a good thing.

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Finance

Bitpanda to Offer Its Digital Asset Investing Product to Italian Banks, Fintechs

The Austrian firm will work with open-finance provider Fabrick.

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Finance

Australian Neobank Volt Inks Partnership Deal With Crypto Exchange BTC Markets

The partnership marks a first of its kind in the country, the companies said.

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Marchés

Philippines' UnionBank Taps Hex Trust to Test Digital Assets Custody Service

The bank said it is looking to tap into the digital asset market as institutional and customer interest grows.

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Juridique

Upbit, Bithumb Delist Numerous Coins Ahead of South Korean Regulatory Review

The move caused prices for many altcoins to plummet by 50% or more, causing considerable losses among retail investors.

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Marchés

South African Banks Block Crypto Trading on International Exchanges: Report

Customers of Johannesburg-based bank Absa received an error message when attempting to buy crypto on Binance.

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Marchés

Signature Bank Taps Tether Rival TrueUSD for Payments Platform

Signet is a real-time payments platform built on the Ethereum blockchain.

Signature Bank CEO Joseph DePaolo

Marchés

15 Banks Form New Company to Process Letters of Credit in India Using Blockchain Technology

IBBIC's new system will verify data for invoices on goods and services tax, eliminate paperwork and significantly reduce transaction times.

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Marchés

Kenyan Banks Warn Customers About Buying Crypto: Report

NCBA Bank Kenya sent a cautionary email to customers who have transacted in crypto in the past.

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