Swiss regulator 'unlikely' to approve Bitcoin Suisse's banking license

Switzerland’s Financial Market Supervisory Authority — the country’s principal financial regulator — has made an “unfavorable prognosis” regarding Bitcoin Suisse’s application for a banking license.  According to an official announcement on March 17, Bitcoin Suisse’s current application is ineligible for approval on the grounds that “various elements that are relevant […]

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Australia allocates $5.3M to blockchain pilots

The Australian government has allocated A$6.9 million (US$5.3 million) to study the role blockchain technology can play in regulation. The funds will go to two pilots looking into reducing the cost of regulatory compliance through blockchain integration. As per a report by ZDNet, the government granted the money to the […]

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Russia to pilot digital ruble prototype in 2021

Russia’s central bank intends on launching a digital ruble prototype this year, its deputy chairman has recently revealed. The bank announced its central bank digital currency plans in 2020, causing rifts within the banking sector. It now intends to launch the prototype as development continues into the next year. Alexey […]

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Bakkt secures BitLicense in New York

Digital currency trading platform Bakkt has been awarded a BitLicense in New York by local regulators, allowing the firm to offer virtual currency trading services to customers in the state. The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) confirmed Bakkt’s licensing application this week, making it the latest firm […]

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