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MAY 16, 2020

patent on a computer system that would convert physical dollars and other fiat currencies into digital versions, complete with denominations and serial numbers and recorded via blockchain. The system would then remove the paper currency from circulation. A central entity may implement a monetary policy and issue currency.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2020

Citigroup will be helping governments around the world establish sovereign digital currencies, or central bank digital currencies (CBDC), CEO Michael Corbat says, according to a report from CoinDesk. 4), Corbat said the development of such digital currencies was likely inevitable with the way money has been trending.

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

Digital currencies could render the SWIFT global payments network unnecessary, RT.com reported, citing the Central Bank of Russia (CBR). Olga Skorobogatova, first deputy governor of the CBR, said 30 countries are working on their own national digital currencies, some of which could launch in five to seven years.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 8, 2020

United Nations global blockchain expert Massimo Buonomo has foreseen a future where digital currencies could replace low-interest bank accounts, Coindesk reports. In addition, Buonomo said digital currencies, especially central bank digital currencies (CBDC) may eventually be able to replace all bank accounts.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

The regulator of the nation’s banks has issued its first guidance on stablecoins , the cryptocurrency backed by traditional currency. . A letter by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published on Monday (Sept. A letter by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) published on Monday (Sept.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 25, 2021

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is exploring making a digital currency, a reversal of its prior position, according to a report from Cointelegraph. While central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) are considered legal tender in the country, the government and regulators have considered them a “liability,” Cointelegraph reported.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

House committee this week began reviewing the idea of allowing the likes of Amazon or Facebook to receive charters to operate as banks — an idea that’s already gotten plenty of pushback from traditional financial institutions (FIs). However, the banking industry doesn’t like that one bit. “We Specific Concerns .

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

To serve eCommerce companies’ needs, as transactions continue to shift online, banking needs to go digital, too. As has been profiled in this space previously, virtual IBANs serve as reference numbers issued by banks. Platforms and single access points help bridge the gap between traditional banks and eCommerce.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 10, 2020

While this strategy can yield results, it can also create silos, hampering a bank’s ability to achieve one of the most vital goals of DX: seamless integration of operations that boost efficiency and improve the end-user experience. “Banks are technology companies,” Rio Tinto recently told PYMNTS.

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JANUARY 6, 2021

Thus far, the numbers do not bear out a massive uptake of a business model, that for the stakeholders, is essentially free (There are roughly 38 banks signed on and 5 million users of CoDi, as measured in late 2020). Banks generate more business by enabling payments for merchants. The buyer’s bank validates the transfer.

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PYMNTS

JULY 29, 2020

and China heating to a boil, one of China’s top banks is urging financial institutions (FIs) to cut their use of the SWIFT financial messaging network for cross-border transactions. The bank’s messaging applies to Hong Kong and Macau as well. According to the Bank of China’s new report, sanctions could have the U.S.

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PYMNTS

JULY 5, 2020

Treasury Department’s financial crime division, the agency said the new guidance is in response to questions related to Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering regulatory requirements for hemp-related business customers. Among the rules: Banks must obtain identifying information, including a copy of licenses, as they would for any customer.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 23, 2020

But the reality is that the consumer experience itself is the new currency in loyalty.”. It's a win-win for everybody,” she said of programs that retain consumers, while boasting sales for merchants and the banks. “So, So, we are able to deliver something differentiated, something relevant, that also drives spend.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 29, 2020

But proponents of the technology argue that crypto is not only here to stay, but it will one day become a vital part of the overall payments and financial services ecosystem — so it’s essential that these companies receive adequate banking services today to prepare for the future. Conflicting Needs. As Karalevi?ius

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Global Finance

MARCH 5, 2025

During his campaign, Argentine President Javier Milei promised to close the countrys central bank and adopt the dollar as the countrys currency. According to Leoni, dollarization should be a temporary solution, as the main economic problems are not solved by controlling only the currency emissions.

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Global Finance

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Global Finance presents its 31st annual list of best banks worldwide. Banks face an uphill battle as supply chains remain disrupted, regional conflicts continue to build, and the fear of bank failure returns. Industry leadership, advancements in digitalization and corporate citizenship also factored in.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 27, 2020

The rise of the currency's value has been surging just over the past holiday weekend, breaking $25,000 on Friday (Dec. Japan might look into launching its own central bank digital currency (CBDC) in both the public and private sectors, according to a report from Japan Times. 25) and then $26,000 on Saturday (Dec. In the U.K.,

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020

Gross negligence – or evidence of a battle waged by banks that requires new, high-tech weaponry? To that end, and as reported by BuzzFeed , documents submitted by banks to the U.S. The headlines blare a chorus: Banks are not doing their jobs. In terms of dollar amounts, Deutsche led the pack at $1.3 billion in fines.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

No longer is open banking solely for consolidating financial information into a single platform for one end user. Acumatica Links Its ERP Into Bank Data. Integrated into its ERP solution, the new feature links electronic banking fees to corporate card spend, allowing for automated receipt creation. In the U.K.,

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2020

Her speech, entitled “Payment and the Pandemic,” included a section on digital currencies. Mester noted the central bank had been looking into digital currencies even before the pandemic, “building and testing a range of distributed ledger platforms to understand their potential benefits and trade-offs.”

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Comprehensive FX management integrates tools, analytics, and AI to mitigate currency risks. A comprehensive foreign exchange (FX) exposure management strategy combines tools and techniques to identify, measure, and manage currency risks, empowering businesses to confidently navigate the complexities of the global marketplace.

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CFO News

OCTOBER 23, 2024

BRICS nations have decided to boost trade using local currencies and explore new financial infrastructures. The New Development Bank will also be developed further. They agreed to study the feasibility of an independent cross-border settlement system and establish a BRICS reinsurance company.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

Blanco , director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network ( FinCEN ), said banks need to be wary of risks with cryptocurrency, according to remarks planned to be given at the ACAMS AML (anti-money laundering) virtual conference on Tuesday (Sept. Blanco said the organization is looking at mitigating risks with virtual currencies.

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Global Finance

JULY 16, 2024

Throughout its 30-year history, Converse Bank has been a trendsetter in Armenia. This began with it as the first bank since the country became independent to be set up with foreign investment – led by principal shareholder Eduardo Eurnekian, an Argentine-Armenian businessman. Being a pioneer seems to be in Converse Bank’s DNA.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 8, 2020

In today’s top news in digital-first banking, Revolut is rolling out a new feature to encourage youth to stash cash, while the Bank of Korea has indicated that it plans to start testing distribution of its digital currency next year. Bank Of Korea To Begin Testing Distribution Of Digital Currency.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2021

15) announced that it is assessing a $390 million penalty against Capital One for engaging in what it says are “both willful and negligent violations” of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). The statement from FinCEN said Capital One established the Check Cashing Group as a business unit within its commercial bank in 2008. financial system.”.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

EMTECH is rolling out its new Modern Central Bank Sandbox, which will help to streamline regulatory reviews and test central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), a press release says. The platform will also help central banks that want to collaborate with innovators on new technology.

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MARCH 7, 2024

The Reserve Bank of India and the Bank of Indonesia signed a MoU to promote the use of local currencies for cross-border transactions, enabling exporters and importers to invoice and pay in their respective domestic currencies, optimizing costs and settlement time for transactions.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Christine Lagarde , European Central Bank (ECB) president, said the ECB could make its own digital currency within a few years, which could change up the eurozone financial sector drastically, Bloomberg reported. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and Bank of England Gov.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Oracle Banking Payments announced Wednesday (Oct. We see great potential for banks that are competing against FinTechs and alternate networks when it comes to cross-border payments,” Sonny Singh , Oracle Financial Services’ executive vice president and general manager, said in a statement. The subsidiary of Oracle Corp.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Bank of America (BofA) is introducing a cross-border payment tracker and expanding SWIFT gpi to support more than 140 currencies, accessible through the integrated CashPro platform. Customers can make payments via Bank of America’s SWIFT gpi solution. 10) press release. “Our 10) press release. and Ireland at SWIFT. .

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 19, 2021

Banque de France has successfully conducted its own central bank digital currency (CBDC) trial, with a blockchain platform for interbank settlement, CoinDesk reported. A statement from the bank said the pilot involved a settlement on a private blockchain, which U.K. startup SETL provided, of around 2 million euros (about $2.4

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2021

based bank to help them finance their corporate trade owing to a sophisticated blockchain platform for B2B payments, a press release says. With HashCash's solutions, the USA -based bank can protect their data through encryption and blockchain immutability," he said, according to the release.

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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Global Finance magazine interviewed Brazil Central Bank President Roberto Campos Neto, who has been at the helm since February 2019. In this interview, Campos Neto shares his insights on the global economy, Brazil’s economic outlook, the resilience of Latin American economies, and the importance of central bank independence.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 5, 2022

The Finance Bill, 2022 proposes amending the RBI Act, 1934 to modify the definition of a bank note to cover digital notes issued by the central bank. The Reserve Bank of India ( RBI ) will introduce a digital rupee in the next financial year beginning April 2022 subsequent to amendments proposed in the Finance Bill, 2022.

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CFO News Room

JANUARY 18, 2023

Weeks before cryptocurrency exchange FTX filed for bankruptcy , dozens of young Nigerians in skintight dresses and brightly colored suits shimmied under limbo bars, posed for photos in front of the company’s logo and sipped expensive liquor at a swanky beachfront venue.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 11, 2024

From a monetary perspective, traditionally Egypt was focused on fixing the foreign currency and protecting the Egyptian pound. Since March 2024, we have been focused on the inflationary effect, currency pricing is set according to market dynamics and so far, it has proven very successful.

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