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Global: BIS Project Dynamo develops smart contract prototype for SME finance
A new prototype developed as part of Project Dynamo explored how institutional investors can be encouraged to finance small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) ...
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Global: FCA cracks down on crypto advertising
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority is to introduce tough new rules for the marketing of crypto assets, including a 24-hour cooling off period ...
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Global: Instagram might be working on an AI chatbot
Instagram may be working on an AI chatbot, according to images leaked by app researcher Alessandro Paluzzi. According to the leaks, which reflect ...
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Global: Australia central bank warns of more hikes ahead after raising rates to 11-year high
Australia’s central bank on Tuesday (June 6, 2023) raised interest rates by a quarter-point to an 11-year high and warned that further tightening ...
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Global: Central banks successfully test ‘quantum resistant’ communications channel- BIS
A secure communication channel designed to protect financial data against future threats from quantum computers has been successfully established by the BIS Innovation ...
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Global: SEC sues Binance and CEO Changpeng Zhao
The Securities and Exchange Commission has sued Binance and its CEO Changpeng Zhao, alleging a host of securities law violations and accusing the ...
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Global: Vertiv Releases 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, Detailing ESG Initiatives and Achievements in Second Annual ESG Report
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has released its second annual report on the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) efforts, ...
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Global: UAE central bank issues AML/CTF guidance for dealing with virtual assets
The UAE Central Bank has issued new anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing guidance for financial institutions when dealing with virtual assets, such as ...
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Global: Lithuania revokes Transactive Systems UAB’s licence over AML failures
The Bank of Lithuania has revoked Transactive Systems UAB’s electronic money institution licence and fined the payments firm €280,000 for “seriously and systematically” ...
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Global: Saudi Central Bank grants open banking certifications to 2 fintech firms
Saudi Arabia is fostering personalized financial products and services tailored to customer needs with the Kingdom’s monetary authority, granting open banking certifications to ...
