BBVA Switzerland Partners with Metaco’s Harmonize for Crypto Custody Operations

BBVA Switzerland, the Swiss branch of a major Spanish bank, has announced its partnership with Ripple-owned tech firm Metaco. The bank will be using Metaco’s Harmonize platform for its cryptocurrency custody operations with institutional investors. This move comes after BBVA has been providing custody services for Bitcoin and Ether since 2021.The migration to Harmonize will […]

BBVA Switzerland Partners with Metaco’s Harmonize for Crypto Custody Operations

BBVA Switzerland, the Swiss branch of a major Spanish bank, has announced its partnership with Ripple-owned tech firm Metaco. The bank will be using Metaco’s Harmonize platform for its cryptocurrency custody operations with institutional investors. This move comes after BBVA has been providing custody services for Bitcoin and Ether since 2021.The migration to Harmonize will […]

Taiwan’s Central Bank Explores Feasibility of Wholesale CBDC and Embraces Banking 4.0

Taiwan’s central bank has completed a feasibility study on wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) and is considering its introduction. Deputy Governor Mei-lie Chu stated that the central bank is seeking feedback from businesses and academics and will continue to work on platform design.In a speech at a banking event, Chu discussed “Banking 4.0,” which […]

Taiwan’s Central Bank Explores Feasibility of Wholesale CBDC and Embraces Banking 4.0

Taiwan’s central bank has completed a feasibility study on wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) and is considering its introduction. Deputy Governor Mei-lie Chu stated that the central bank is seeking feedback from businesses and academics and will continue to work on platform design.In a speech at a banking event, Chu discussed “Banking 4.0,” which […]

Regulators’ Concerns Drive Proposed Crypto Regulations in the US

Gains Network has developed gTrade, a decentralized leverage trading platform that aims to address the pain points faced by traders in the crypto space. The platform offers a superior trading experience by focusing on design, speed, security, low costs, and liquidity.One of the key challenges in decentralized trading platforms is the lack of reliable platforms […]

Regulators’ Concerns Drive Proposed Crypto Regulations in the US

Gains Network has developed gTrade, a decentralized leverage trading platform that aims to address the pain points faced by traders in the crypto space. The platform offers a superior trading experience by focusing on design, speed, security, low costs, and liquidity.One of the key challenges in decentralized trading platforms is the lack of reliable platforms […]

Palau’s Successful Stablecoin Pilot Program Paves the Way for National Adoption

The Ministry of Finance in Palau has declared the first phase of the Palau Stablecoin (PSC) Program a success. The program, which aimed to introduce a national stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, involved the participation of Ripple and the use of the XRP Ledger central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform.During the three-month project, 168 […]

Palau’s Successful Stablecoin Pilot Program Paves the Way for National Adoption

The Ministry of Finance in Palau has declared the first phase of the Palau Stablecoin (PSC) Program a success. The program, which aimed to introduce a national stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, involved the participation of Ripple and the use of the XRP Ledger central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform.During the three-month project, 168 […]

Russia Launches Exved: A New Payments Platform for Cross-Border Transactions

Russia has launched a new payments platform called Exved, which aims to facilitate cross-border payments and foreign trade activities for domestic companies. The platform allows Russian entities to conduct international transactions more affordably using stablecoins like Tether, foreign currencies, and offshore rubles. Exved serves as a digital counterparty search system, eliminating the need for middlemen […]

Russia Launches Exved: A New Payments Platform for Cross-Border Transactions

Russia has launched a new payments platform called Exved, which aims to facilitate cross-border payments and foreign trade activities for domestic companies. The platform allows Russian entities to conduct international transactions more affordably using stablecoins like Tether, foreign currencies, and offshore rubles. Exved serves as a digital counterparty search system, eliminating the need for middlemen […]