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17.03 / 20:13

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Last week’s rapid collapse of Silvergate, Silicon Vallley Bank and Signature Bank have highlighted the fragility of the traditional banking sector while depriving crypto of the main fiat on-ramp points in the U.S.

17.03 / 19:57

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When crypto markets took a hit after the collapse of FTX and other crypto lenders last year, some crypto critics repeated the mantra, “Let crypto burn.” Now, it’s big banks that are faltering — including Credit Suisse and First Republic — after regional banks, including Signature Bank and Silicon Valley Bank, sparked a cascade. As a result, Moody’s has downgraded the entire banking sector.

17.03 / 01:45

business Federal Reserve Central Bank Collapse of Silvergate and Silicon Valley Bank represent a challenge for crypto

The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Silvergate Capital, some of the most crypto-friendly banks in the industry, has forced many crypto firms to hold their breath. The loss of a significant banking partner for many companies means it will be even harder for them to comply with regulations and offer their services in a way that is consistent with the expectations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

16.03 / 17:15

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A bank health check is a comprehensive assessment of a bank’s financial condition, performance and risk management practices. It is conducted by banking regulators or independent auditors to evaluate the bank’s ability to withstand adverse economic conditions and potential risks, including credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk and funding risk.

16.03 / 02:43

markets business Banks Federal Reserve Central Bank Silicon Valley Blame traditional finance for the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank

The entire banking concept is based on the assumption that depositors will not want to withdraw their money at the same time. But what happens when this assumption fails? The answer lies in the asset-liability mismatch of banks, which can lead to disastrous consequences for the broader financial system.

15.03 / 22:23

markets business Banks Federal Reserve Central Bank Silicon Valley Reserve Why isn't the Federal Reserve requiring banks to hold depositors' cash?

The Federal Reserve Board reduced banking reserve requirements to zero in March 2020. Since that time, banks in the United States have not been required to actually hold any depositor money in the bank, making a flawed system — fractional reserve banking — worse.

15.03 / 18:00

business Adoption regulation Central Bank Cross-border CBDCs could provide smooth cross-border payments, says Bank of Israel official

At Tel Aviv FinTech Week 2023, Yoav Soffer, the advisor to the deputy governor at the Bank of Israel, touched on the topic of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) as an efficient cross-border payment option.

14.03 / 19:39

markets business Banks Central Bank banking Silicon Valley Silicon Valley Bank was the tip of a banking iceberg

Traditional financial institutions take deposits from customers and use them to make loans. But they loan out much more than what they have in store at a given point in time — a concept known as fractional banking. On one hand, the difference between the interest on the loans and the interest paid to depositors is referred to as the net interest margin and determines a bank’s profitability. On the other hand, the difference between the assets and liabilities is referred to as their equity and determines the bank’s resilience to external shocks.

14.03 / 19:09

regulation Central Bank banking Market Update Bitcoin Banks collapsing; stablecoins depegging — What is happening? Watch The Market Report live

This week on The Market Report, the resident experts at Cointelegraph discuss all the details regarding the latest bank collapse and the USD Coin (USDC) depeg.

14.03 / 02:35

Stablecoin defi Banks Central Bank banking Silicon Valley NOT USDC depegged, but it's not going to default

Over the past week, investors understandably became concerned over the news that billions of dollars backing USD Coin (USDC) — the second-largest stablecoin — were locked up in the distressed Silicon Valley Bank (SVB). The market reacted violently, causing USDC to lose its dollar peg. But while the concern was understandable, it has become clear that USDC creator Circle will regain full access to its funds. The crypto community can breathe easily.

13.03 / 18:05

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Bitcoin (BTC) hit its highest since the start of the month on March 13 as U.S. bank stocks saw the largest mass halt in history.

13.03 / 02:05

business Banks Federal Reserve Central Bank banking US Fed announces $25B in funding to backstop banks

Hot on the heels of several United States bank collapses, the Federal Reserve has announced $25 billion worth of funding aimed at backstopping banks and other depository firms.

13.03 / 02:05

business Banks Federal Reserve Central Bank Breaking: Signature Bank closed by New York banking authorities

New York-based Signature Bank, another crypto-friendly bank, has been closed down by its state charter authority as of Mar. 12.

06.03 / 19:35

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The Bank for International Settlements, or BIS, has reported it has concluded a project exploring international retail and remittance payments use cases for central bank digital currencies, or CBDCs, with the central banks of Israel, Norway and Sweden.

06.03 / 14:07

Provident Digital Central Bank Belgian Central Bank Governor Says Crypto Winter Was ‘Good News’ – Here’s Why

The Belgian Central Bank Governor says his organization celebrated the 2022 slump in crypto prices – and says last year’s onset of crypto winter “was good news for us.”

06.03 / 13:45

Blockchain CBDC regulation Central Bank Iran completes pre-pilot phase of central bank digital currency

Iran is moving forward with its central bank digital currency (CBDC) plans, completing preliminary research for the launch of a potential digital rial.

06.03 / 10:43

Blockchain CBDC Adoption Central Bank KYC Pakistan banks agree on blockchain-based KYC system development

Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) — a group of 31 traditional banks operating in Pakistan — signed off on the development of a blockchain-based platform for Know Your Customer (KYC) initiatives.

04.03 / 11:37

CBDC Adoption regulation Central Bank Reserve Bank of India Executive India explores offline functionality of CBDCs — RBI executive director

India’s recently launched in-house central bank digital currency (CBDC) — the digital rupee — is now being tested for offline functionality, revealed Ajay Kumar Choudhary, executive director of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

03.03 / 20:13

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The U.S. stock market approaches a crucial turning point as uncertainty over inflation rises after hotter-than-expected economic data released in February. Despite mounting investor worries, the economy is showing signs of resilience that could protect against a significant downside move.

02.03 / 01:57

business CBDC Digital Currency Central Bank Australian Australian central bank to launch 'live pilot' of CBDC in coming months

Australia's central bank is set to launch a "live pilot" of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) "in the coming months," according to a joint statement from the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and Digital Finance CRC (DFCRC), an Australian financial research institute.

01.03 / 18:03

Binance Digital Platform Central Bank Financial Legalizing Crypto Will Undermine Russian Financial System, Warns Central Bank

Legalizing crypto could “fundamentally” undermine Russia’s financial system, the nation’s Central Bank has warned.

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