Fintech
American central banks less likely to struggle with fintech recruitment
But American banks face toughest battle for talent retention
Cyber security and legacy systems still greatest technology challenges
But concerns differ by central banks’ CBDC mandate
Central banks lacking fintech unit less likely to have a strategy
Respondents’ strategic priorities include digitalisation, regulations, collaborations and others
Four in five central banks lack chief fintech officers
Centralised fintech teams more likely to have chief fintech officers
Congressional body questions Fed’s powers to regulate crypto
Banks can currently provide exposure to sector, but not custody, as exchange seeks partnership
India’s government to re-evaluate crypto stance
Minister suggests it may adopt softer position than central bank
Google study shows cyber threat actors’ increased use of AI
Content campaigns identified in Russia, Iran, North Korea and China
Fintechs launch e-rupee services
Initiative follows RBI’s announcement last year that CBDC would be extended to non-banks
Czech governor wants central bank to add bitcoin to reserves
Michl to make proposal to CNB’s board, while recognising cryptocurrency “bubble” could burst
UK regulator says firms are under-reporting money mules
Financial companies cite challenge of establishing criminal intent
Trump says ‘no’ to CBDCs
Digital asset schism between US and eurozone widens
Bank Indonesia’s YouTube channel hacked
Hackers streamed bitcoin-related content before page was restored
Esma sets deadline for delisting non-compliant stablecoins
Providers have until end of March to fully comply with Mica regulation, European supervisor says
Trumps launch cryptocurrencies ahead of inauguration
Donald’s and Melania’s meme coins come as administration signals crypto-friendly regulatory stance