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The UN Conference on Trade and Development warns that the rising use of crypto for domestic payments and remittances may cause “leakage” of development funds. (Gregory Adams/Getty Images)
Policy
Regulations
Ban Banks From Holding Crypto, UN Development Body Says
UNCTAD recommends extra taxes on transactions and ad restrictions to boost states' revenue and safeguard financial stability in developing countries.
The UN Conference on Trade and Development warns that the rising use of crypto for domestic payments and remittances may cause “leakage” of development funds. (Gregory Adams/Getty Images)
By Jack Schickler
Aug 11, 2022 at 1:11 p.m. UTC
Aug 11, 2022
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Consensus Magazine
Bank for international settlements
Banks Aren’t Going to 'HODL' Bitcoin
New proposals from the Bank for International Settlements are unlikely to lead banks to hold bitcoin. But they could open the door to CBDCs, says our columnist.
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By Frances Coppola
Aug 3, 2022 at 6:08 p.m. UTC
Aug 3, 2022
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Moelis and Co. has started a group focusing on blockchain investment (Sophie Backes/Unsplash)
Finance
Moelis & co
Ken Moelis' Investment Bank Creates Group to Focus on Blockchain Deals
The New York bank, founded in 2007, is looking at crypto deals with more intent.
Moelis and Co. has started a group focusing on blockchain investment (Sophie Backes/Unsplash)
By Oliver Knight
Jul 25, 2022 at 11:47 a.m. UTC
Jul 25, 2022
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A street in Cameroon, one of the countries served by the Bank of Central African States (Eduoard Tamba/Unsplash)
Finance
Central african republic
Bank of Central African States Urged to Introduce Common Digital Currency: Report
The regional bank is a staunch critic of the Central African Republic's decision to make bitcoin legal tender in April.
A street in Cameroon, one of the countries served by the Bank of Central African States (Eduoard Tamba/Unsplash)
By Oliver Knight
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:10 p.m. UTC
Jul 22, 2022
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(Will Foxley/CoinDesk)
Finance
Silvergate bank
Silvergate's Q2 Net Income Jumps 85%, Shares Spike
The crypto bank's stock rose about 22% in Tuesday's trading session.
(Will Foxley/CoinDesk)
By Oliver Knight
Jul 19, 2022 at 11:18 a.m. UTC
Jul 19, 2022
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Itaú branch. (Itaú)
Finance
Brazil
Brazil’s Largest Private Bank Itaú to Launch Tokenization Platform
The company will also offer crypto custody services.
Itaú branch. (Itaú)
By Rodrigo Tolotti
Jul 14, 2022 at 5:03 p.m. UTC
Jul 14, 2022
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Tokyo, Japan (thetalkinglens/Unsplash)
Finance
Custody
Japanese Bank Sumitomo Mitsui Trust to Establish Digital Asset Custodian: Report
The bank's pivot to digital assets comes alongside a global banking shift toward cryptocurrencies.
Tokyo, Japan (thetalkinglens/Unsplash)
By Oliver Knight
May 23, 2022 at 10:13 a.m. UTC
May 23, 2022
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Markets Daily Podcast Cover
Podcasts
Podcasts
Crypto News Roundup for April 25, 2022
With bitcoin continuing to drive lower as markets generally go risk-off plus a look at a shadow banker's ordeal, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back with the latest news roundup....
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By Adam B. LevineAdrian Blust
Apr 25, 2022 at 5:43 p.m. UTC
Apr 25, 2022
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Melbourne city at night (James O'Neil/ Getty Images)
Finance
Commonwealth bank
Commonwealth Bank's Crypto Services Face Regulatory Delays: Report
The Australian bank was testing a program that allowed customers to hold and use crypto on its app.
Melbourne city at night (James O'Neil/ Getty Images)
By Camomile Shumba
Apr 7, 2022 at 11:51 a.m. UTC
Apr 7, 2022
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Exterior of the central bank of Israel located in Kiryat HaLeom also known as Kiryat HaUma which was traditionally considered to be the northern part of the Givat Ram neighborhood., West Jerusalem. Israel
Policy
Israel
Bank of Israel Publishes Draft Guidelines for Crypto Deposits
Banks in the country may no longer be able to bluntly refuse fiat deposits originating from crypto activities.
Exterior of the central bank of Israel located in Kiryat HaLeom also known as Kiryat HaUma which was traditionally considered to be the northern part of the Givat Ram neighborhood., West Jerusalem. Israel
By Sandali Handagama
Mar 11, 2022 at 12:19 p.m. UTC
Mar 11, 2022
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