Fintech
Cyber security and legacy systems still greatest technology challenges
But concerns differ by central banks’ CBDC mandate
India’s government to re-evaluate crypto stance
Minister suggests it may adopt softer position than central bank
Google study shows cyber threat actors’ increased use of AI
Content campaigns identified in Russia, Iran, North Korea and China
Fintechs launch e-rupee services
Initiative follows RBI’s announcement last year that CBDC would be extended to non-banks
Czech governor wants central bank to add bitcoin to reserves
Michl to make proposal to CNB’s board, while recognising cryptocurrency “bubble” could burst
UK regulator says firms are under-reporting money mules
Financial companies cite challenge of establishing criminal intent
Trump says ‘no’ to CBDCs
Digital asset schism between US and eurozone widens
Bank Indonesia’s YouTube channel hacked
Hackers streamed bitcoin-related content before page was restored
Esma sets deadline for delisting non-compliant stablecoins
Providers have until end of March to fully comply with Mica regulation, European supervisor says
Trumps launch cryptocurrencies ahead of inauguration
Donald’s and Melania’s meme coins come as administration signals crypto-friendly regulatory stance
Nagel worried about giving bitcoin ‘government seal of approval’
EBA and Esma say EU adoption of decentralised finance is “lower than other developed economies”
BoE collaborates with NY regulator on crypto supervision
Senior staff to exchange expertise in digital payments and distributed ledger technology
BoE publishes design blueprint of digital pound
“No decision has been made” on whether to proceed with retail CBDC, central bank emphasises
Finland’s fintech head on retail CBDCs versus instant payments
Payments unit leader Aleksi Grym discusses overlaps and synergies for retail CBDCs and instant payment systems in Finland and the eurozone