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Rush Hour
Crypto Is the Solution to Bank Runs, Not the Cause
Self-custody, transparency and immediate settlement are just a few ways that crypto could prevent loss of funds.
Rush Hour

DTCC launches private blockchain platform Project Ion (Sophie Backes, Unsplash)
Wall Street Giant DTCC Launches Private Blockchain in Big Crypto-Milestone for TradFi
Project Ion is now processing an average of over 100,000 equity transactions a day using distributed ledger technology.
DTCC launches private blockchain platform Project Ion (Sophie Backes, Unsplash)

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SEC Settles With Media Companies for $539M Over Alleged Illegal Digital-Asset, Stock Offerings
The SEC estimated thousands of investors purchased GTV stock and digital assets dubbed G-Coins or G-Dollars.
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Geneva Switzerland
Bank of France, Swiss National Bank Begin Cross-Border CBDC Experiment
The banks will experiment with cross-border settlements of two wholesale CBDCs and a French digital financial instrument on a distributed ledger technology platform.
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Bank of America
Bank of America Joins Paxos Network Eyeing Same-Day Stock Trade Settlement
The Paxos Settlement Service uses blockchain technology to speed up the process of completing transactions.
Bank of America

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These Two Firms Want to Upgrade Crypto Infrastructure for Banks and Exchanges
Custody tech provider METACO and forex trading platform Cobalt want to rewire the financial system to handle cryptocurrency.
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Chase Bank
Chase Bank to Refund 95% of $2.5M It Allegedly Overcharged Crypto Buyers
The JPMorgan subsidiary has agreed to repay most of $2.5 million it took in credit card fees for cryptocurrency purchases.
Chase Bank

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Vietnam's HDBank Taps Blockchain Network to Streamline Bank Credit for Corporates
The bank has signed on to a blockchain-based trade finance network from Contour with the aim of bringing corporate settlements into the digital realm.
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Central Bank of Argentina
Argentina's Central Bank Trials Blockchain for New Interbank Settlement Layer
The trial seeks a faster, more transparent clearing system and involves some of the country's largest banks.
Central Bank of Argentina

Hong Kong view from Victoria Park
Legacy Trust's Crypto Spin-Off Receives $3M to Roll Out Asian Settlement Platform
First Digital Trust has won backing from Taiwan-based Nogle for its upcoming Asia-focused crypto settlement solution for institutions.
Hong Kong view from Victoria Park