The Central Bank of Russia (CBR) has authorized specific commercial banks to engage in crypto-related activities. This marks a significant shift in Russia’s regulatory stance towards digital assets, […]
ECB Simulation Highlights Potential Impact of Digital Euro on Bank Deposits
A recent simulation commissioned by EU lawmakers explored the potential impact of a digital euro on bank deposits. The simulation, designed to gauge investor behavior during a financial […]
Banks Explore Stablecoin Tied to G7 Currencies
A group of prominent banks is embarking on an exploration to launch stablecoins backed by fiat currencies from the Group of Seven (G7) countries, including the US dollar, […]
Banking Giants’ Stablecoin Rumors Debunked: No Joint Venture Confirmed
Recent rumors of a joint venture between Bank of America, Citibank, and Goldman Sachs to launch a dollar-backed stablecoin have been met with skepticism. Despite the speculation, none […]
Ripple: The Future of Banking as ISO 20022 Deadline Approaches
Banks are facing a critical deadline – the November 2025 transition to the ISO 20022 messaging standard. This shift marks a fundamental overhaul in global banking, pushing institutions […]
Singapore Pushes Back Crypto Capital Rules Deadline to 2027
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has delayed the implementation of new capital rules for crypto assets, originally based on Basel standards, until January 1, 2027, after gathering […]
Anchorage Digital Partners with Bank of America for Stablecoin Reserves
Anchorage Digital Bank, a U.S.-based digital bank specializing in cryptocurrencies, has announced an exclusive partnership with Bank of America to secure its stablecoin reserves. This partnership makes Bank […]
Deutsche Bank Teams Up with Bullish to Enhance Crypto Services
Deutsche Bank has forged a strategic alliance with Bullish, a publicly listed crypto exchange, to bolster fiat services for digital asset trading in Hong Kong, Germany, and the […]
Bullish Partners with Deutsche Bank to Offer Banking Services
Bullish, a cryptocurrency exchange listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has partnered with Deutsche Bank for corporate banking services. This collaboration will provide customers access to fiat […]
BNY Mellon Tests Blockchain Payments for Faster Internal Settlements
Banking giant BNY Mellon is testing the waters with blockchain technology, launching a pilot program to modernize internal payments and streamline transactions. The initiative leverages private blockchain networks […]
BNY Makes Bold Move: Exploring Tokenized Deposits for Faster Global Payments
Financial giant Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) is taking a significant step towards modernizing global payments by exploring the use of tokenized deposits. This initiative, spearheaded by […]
New York Mellon Bank Embraces Blockchain for Tokenized Deposits and Payments
New York Mellon Bank, the world’s leading custodian bank, is diving deeper into the realm of blockchain technology with plans to allow tokenized deposits and blockchain payments. This […]
Standard Chartered Warns of $1 Trillion Potential Shift from EM Banks to Stablecoins
Emerging market (EM) banks face a growing risk as they may see up to USD 1 trillion flow into stablecoins over the coming years, according to Standard Chartered. […]
Connected Banking Summit 2025: Empowering the Future of Saudi Arabia’s Banking
The International Centre for Strategic Alliances (ICSA) is proud to announce the 22nd edition of the Connected Banking Summit – Innovation & Excellence Awards 2025. This landmark event, […]
Zac Prince Returns to Crypto Leadership, Launches GalaxyOne Banking Platform
Former BlockFi CEO Zac Prince re-enters the crypto industry as leader of Galaxy Digital’s new platform, GalaxyOne. The appointment marks a significant step forward after Galaxy Digital’s successful […]