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Russia plans to introduce a digital ruble for private and institutional transactions in 2023, while CBDC efforts are accelerating worldwide.

What has been happening around Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies this week? The most relevant local and international developments as well as appealing background reports in a pointed and compact weekly review.

BlackRock ventures into crypto markets with a bitcoin trust; race accelerates for first spot bitcoin ETF.

Swiss financial services provider Swissquote is looking to expand its crypto offering with a comprehensive trading platform by the end of September.

In updating the sanctions list, the U.S. Treasury Department included a smart contract for the very first time.

What has been happening around Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies this week? The most relevant local and international developments as well as appealing background reports in a pointed and compact weekly review.

Through a partnership with Coinbase, the world’s largest asset manager BlackRock gives its clients access to cryptocurrencies.

The Bank of Japan is putting the introduction of a CBDC on the sidelines, despite the eagerness of Western countries to do so.

Stuggling crypto lender Babel Finance has lost over $280 million of customers’ funds through its proprietary trading desk.

What has been happening around Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies this week? The most relevant local and international developments as well as appealing background reports in a pointed and compact weekly review.

Fireblocks’ Salick Cogan comments on the emergence of Web3, institutional flows, proper security and considerations for service providers. 

What has been happening around Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies this week? The most relevant local and international developments as well as appealing background reports in a pointed and compact weekly review.

Crypto venture advisor Patrick Hansen discusses crypto regulation and adoption in the European Union (EU) with CVJ.CH.

What has been happening around Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrencies this week? The most relevant local and international developments as well as appealing background reports in a pointed and compact weekly review.

Kaleido Privatbank now also relies on InCore Bank’s Digital Asset Services in addition to all classic banking services.

After a review, the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority FINMA has granted Zurich-based Kaleido Privatbank permission to operate its crypto business.