Solana (SOL) Price Slips Below $55 Amidst Market Sell-Off

Solana (SOL), a competitor to Ethereum Layer-1, has seen a decline in price recently, falling below $55 amidst a broader market sell-off. Despite this correction, SOL remains above its 50-day and 200-day exponential moving averages (EMAs), indicating some resilience. The coin is currently valued at approximately $55.61. Analysts suggest that as long as SOL maintains […]

HSBC and Hang Seng Bank Join China’s Digital Yuan Pilot, Signaling Foreign Banks’ Adoption of CBDCs

International banking giants HSBC and Hang Seng Bank have joined China’s digital Yuan pilot, marking a significant moment for foreign banks in the digital currency space. This move comes shortly after HSBC launched digital asset custody services. HSBC China customers can now access personal digital Yuan wallet services using their debit cards. They can seamlessly […]

HSBC and Hang Seng Bank Join China’s Digital Yuan Pilot

International banking giants HSBC and Hang Seng Bank have joined China’s digital Yuan pilot, marking a significant moment for foreign banks in the digital currency space. This move comes shortly after HSBC launched digital asset custody services. HSBC China customers can now access personal digital Yuan wallet services using their debit cards. They can seamlessly […]

IMF Urges Accelerated Adoption of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) Amid Rising Cryptocurrency Popularity

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is concerned about the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and the limited adoption of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs). IMF Director Kristalina Georgieva has emphasized the need for guidance in implementing CBDCs to ensure safety, efficiency, and to counter fragmentation. Despite efforts to promote CBDC adoption, countries that have introduced CBDCs […]

South Korea to Launch Pilot Program for CBDC-Based Deposit Tokens

South Korea is preparing to launch a pilot program for deposit tokens based on a central bank digital currency (CBDC). This initiative, led by the Bank of Korea and financial authorities, will enable 100,000 individuals to make purchases using deposit tokens issued by commercial banks. The move comes as CBDCs gain increasing attention, with 11 […]

South Korea to Launch Pilot Program for CBDC-Based Deposit Tokens

South Korea is preparing to launch a pilot program for deposit tokens based on a central bank digital currency (CBDC). This initiative, led by the Bank of Korea and financial authorities, will enable 100,000 individuals to make purchases using deposit tokens issued by commercial banks. The move comes as CBDCs gain increasing attention, with 11 […]

Standard Chartered Bank to Support China’s Digital Yuan in Pilot Project

Standard Chartered Bank, an international bank with deep roots in the Chinese market, has announced its participation in China’s digital yuan project. The bank will offer services such as digital yuan exchange and redemption to its customers. It will also access the digital currency’s interconnection platform through City Bank Clearing Services Co., Ltd. Standard Chartered […]

Circle Partners with SBI Holdings to Promote USDC Adoption in Japan

Global financial firm Circle has announced a strategic partnership with Japanese financial services company SBI Holdings, Inc. The partnership aims to promote the adoption of Circle’s USDC stablecoin and web3 services in Japan. Both parties have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to work towards the circulation of USDC and expand the use of stablecoins […]

Standard Chartered to Participate in China’s Digital Yuan Trials

British multinational bank Standard Chartered has announced its participation in trials of China’s digital yuan central bank digital currency (e-CNY CBDC), making it one of the first foreign banks to do so in the country. Through its partner City Bank Clearing Services Co., Standard Chartered will allow its clients to purchase, exchange, and redeem e-CNY […]

OKX Launches Crypto Exchange and Web3 Wallet in Brazil, Fostering Crypto Adoption and Prioritizing Security

Leading crypto exchange OKX has expanded its operations into Brazil with the launch of a new crypto exchange and Web3 wallet. The move comes despite the challenging regulatory environment for cryptocurrencies in many countries. The new exchange aims to provide Brazilian users with a secure platform to buy and trade cryptocurrencies. A recent study commissioned […]