Daily Dash: Central Banks Test Cross-Border CBDC In BIS Initiative
Sweden, Norway and Israel trial new cross-border retail CBDC payments, new Russian sanctions unveiled following …
Russian U-turn Could Legalise Crypto To Create Cross-Border Payments Lifeline
A top official at Russia’s Ministry of Finance has said the country may legalise crypto …
Daily Dash: UK Supermarket Draws MP's Ire Over BNPL Offering
A UK lawmaker has expressed concern about Iceland, a UK-based supermarket, offering consumers a buy …
Daily Dash: India Consults On Payments Systems
India’s central bank has released a new discussion paper on payment fees, while a New …
At Least $540m Laundered Through RenBridge Defi Platform, Claims Study
Another blockchain bridge comes under fire for its alleged role in money laundering schemes, highlighting …
Turkey's Closer Payment Ties With Russia Run Risks Of Sanctions
A Kremlin spokesperson has said the West has no grounds to impose secondary sanctions on …
China UnionPay Expands In Russia To Fill Visa/Mastercard Void
Two more of Russia’s largest banks are preparing to issue China UnionPay cards, continuing a …
Iran, Russia Close To Agreement On SWIFT Alternative And Mir Payments Launch
Iran and Russia are close to an agreement on an alternative interbank messaging system that …
EU Bans Russian Gold And Restricts Deposit-Taking
In its seventh sanctions package, the European Union has prohibited the purchase of Russian gold …