Asian Banks Embrace Stablecoins to Combat Deposit Flight
Asian financial institutions are increasingly adopting stablecoins to mitigate the impacts of deposit flight and streamline cross-border transactions.
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Asian financial institutions are increasingly adopting stablecoins to mitigate the impacts of deposit flight and streamline cross-border transactions.
A consortium of South Korea's major commercial banks is working on a stablecoin linked to the Korean won, aiming to counter the dominance of foreign stablecoins.
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency has paved the way for banks to participate in cryptocurrency services, requiring them to demonstrate trustworthiness.
Global banks are moving away from spot cryptocurrencies, now holding only 2.46% in such assets.
Banks are reigniting their interest in digital assets, evaluating critical factors before their reintegration into the market.
The OCC clarifies that federally regulated banks can now engage in cryptocurrency-related activities without prior approval.
Vivek Raman, founder of Etherealize, discusses his transition from banking to cryptocurrency and how he aims to promote Ethereum's adoption among major financial institutions.
The Basel Committee is set to update its guidance for banks on cryptocurrency exposure amidst rising stablecoin usage.
Citi announces a partnership with Coinbase to trial stablecoin payments, signaling a shift towards digital currencies and predicting a $4 trillion market by 2030.
The bankruptcy of Ayandeh Bank has resulted in the absorption of its customers' assets by the state-owned Bank Melli, affecting over 42 million individuals.
Japan's leading banks are collaborating to issue a stablecoin pegged to the yen, enhancing their corporate settlements and reducing transaction costs.
A recent incident involving Paxos' accidental minting of $300 trillion of PYUSD emphasizes the merits of blockchain transparency in banking errors.
An upcoming revision to Basel III capital requirements could significantly lower Bitcoin's risk rating, potentially leading to a major increase in liquidity in the crypto market.
Eli Ben-Sasson of StarkWare states that corporate-controlled blockchains will eventually fail as they defy blockchain principles.
US Bancorp has launched a stablecoin pilot project on the Stellar network, collaborating with PwC and the Stellar Development Foundation to explore new financial technologies.
Ripple's CEO Brad Garlinghouse argues for the same regulatory treatment for crypto firms as traditional banks during a conference.
Following a massive sell-off, Binance steps in with a relief program while JPMorgan eyes entry into crypto trading.
Amina Bank becomes the first regulated institution to offer staking for Polygon's POL token, enabling institutional clients to earn significant rewards.
JPMorgan is set to launch its Kinexys Fund Flow platform for tokenizing private equity funds, targeting high-net-worth clients with a broader rollout planned for next year.
A consortium of 10 banks aims to secure regulatory approval for a euro-pegged stablecoin set to launch in 2026.

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