DZ Bank’s MiCA approval highlights how traditional banks — not crypto exchanges — are becoming Europe’s primary gateway to digital assets.

SEBA received its in-principle approval in August, and has now received the full licence.

DZ Bank in Germany launches blockchain-based digital assets platform, catering to institutional clients and paving the way for wider cryptocurrency accessibility.

The 100 Digitally Native Note issued by the IBRD was listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.

Traditional UK banks have recently tightened their stance on cryptocurrency-related activities, resulting in numerous account closures and stricter policies. This shift in the financial landscape has prompted around 38% of crypto investors in the UK to switch banks.

The bank currently holds three licenses for crypto, but has thus far refrained from rushing into the space

He had previously served for 30 years at JPMorgan

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) and the Digital Finance Cooperative Research Centre (DFCRC) embarked on this research venture last year, aiming to explore the possibilities associated with asset digitisation and the utilisation of CBDCs.

While noting the possibility of market interest, the Bank underscored the formidable two-sided payment market barriers essential for CBDC's utility.

According to multiple reports from Korea, Hana Bank is starting to explore blockchain-based deposit tokens for...