Stablecoins steal the limelight from subdued bitcoin

2021-12-13 12:06:00 Dec 13 (Reuters) – As bitcoin, the world’s largest cryptocurrency, struggles to recover after a massive crash, regulatory and private sector focus has turned to another part of the digital currency world: stablecoins. The past week saw Meta Platforms Inc (FB.O) pilot its stablecoin payments wallet, while the world’s largest payments processor Visa […]

U.S. regulators exploring how banks could hold crypto assets – FDIC chairman

2021-10-26 14:43:00 LAS VEGAS, Oct 26 (Reuters) – A top U.S. bank regulator said U.S. officials are looking to provide a clearer path for banks and their clients that are looking to hold cryptocurrencies, in order to keep control over the fast-developing asset. Jelena McWilliams, who chairs the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation, told Reuters in […]

In S.Korea, an army of retail investors flocks to YouTube for stock trading advice

2021-10-20 18:04:00 FILE PHOTO: Silhouettes of laptop and mobile device users are seen next to a screen projection of the YouTube logo in this picture illustration taken March 28, 2018. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration SEOUL, Oct 21 (Reuters) – Millions of South Koreans have jumped into stock market trading over the past year with their enthusiasm feeding […]