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Global: Reserve Bank of India preparing to trial a CBDC with public sector banks and fintechs
The trial may lead up to the introduction of a CBDC in India before the end of this fiscal year, most likely in ...
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Global: Hong Kong to introduce subsidies to attract fintechs
The Hong Kong government is set to bring in a number of financial incentives to address what has been termed as a skills ...
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Global: UK orders crypto exchanges to report sanctions breaches
Crypto exchanges operating in the UK will face more reporting requirements over sanctions breaches under new rules introduced in the wake of Russia’s ...
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Global: Crypto Exchange Bybit Barred From Brokering Securities in Brazil
According to the CVM, Brazil’s stock exchange B3 is the only one authorized to intermediate securities in the South American country. This article ...
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Global: Chinese Metaverse Industry Raises $780 Million in Funding
The Chinese metaverse industry has reportedly raised about $780 million in funding and there are expectations this will grow to be a $5.8 ...
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Global: Ajman Bank and Mastercard partner to launch world’s first Touch Card
Mastercard and Ajman Bank have strengthened their commitment to inclusion through a new initiative designed to expand access to the digital economy. The ...
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Global: Instagram fined €405m over children’s data privacy
Irish regulators have fined Instagram €405m for violating children’s privacy. The long-running complaint concerned children’s data – particularly their phone numbers and email ...
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Global: Bank of Russia agrees to legalize crypto for cross-border payments
Historically opposed to the idea of using crypto as a payment method, the Bank of Russia has reportedly agreed to allow cross-border payments ...
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Last Chance to Register and Join Industry Leaders at the Largest Financial B2B EXPO
iFX EXPO Asia 2022 is scheduled for 13-15 September and will take place in Bangkok for the first time ever. The largest financial ...
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Global: Saudi Central Bank Taps Mohsen AlZahrani to Lead Virtual Assets Program
The Saudi Central Bank has appointed Mohsen AlZahrani as the head of its virtual assets and central bank digital currency program, which could see the Gulf state ...