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<p>The legal tussle surrounding Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the Former CEO of FTX, intensified after a federal judge denied his defense team's plea for an extended sentencing process. This decision occurred amid a looming second trial following SBF's recent conviction on charges of fraud and conspiracy.</p><p>As initially r

<p>The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced that Judge Carlos E. Mendoza of the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida has issued a default judgment against Avinash Singh and his company, Highrise Advantage, LLC. The judgment grants a permanent injunction and imposes monetary sanctions in connection with a mul

<p>Bitfinex Securities Ltd. has raised $5.2 million worth of USDT through its tokenized bond ALT2612. This fundraising was facilitated by ALTERNATIVE, a Luxembourg-based securitization fund managed by microfinancing company Mikro Kapital, the company noted in a statement today (Wednesday). </p><p>ALT2612 is a bond issued on Liquid

<p>Deutsche Bank has announced a significant increase that doubles its total local capital to IDR 10 trillion (€600 million) for its operations in Indonesia. The infusion of additional funds is aimed at fueling the bank's growth within the country, enabling it to expand its services for clients. This marks Deutsche Bank's third capi

<p>In the ever-evolving landscape of financial services, the momentum behind open banking is becoming increasingly undeniable. This innovative system empowers customers by allowing them to share their financial data securely with authorized third-party providers, fostering greater control and flexibility. As the world embraces this transforma

<p>In the age of digital dominance, recent revelations from the Federal Reserve and McKinsey underscore a concerning decline in cash usage. With only 18% of transactions involving physical currency in 2022, a downward trend from previous years, traditional banks find themselves facing a pivotal moment. <a href="https://www.mckinsey.co

<p>In response to legal developments in financial hubs like the EU and the UK, the Swiss financial markets regulator has extended the transitional period for exchanging collateral for non-centrally cleared over-the-counter (OTC) derivative transactions involving options on equities and indices. </p><p>This decision extends the tra

<p>Once hailed as a beacon of progress, biometric authentication in payments now stands at a crossroads, with a looming shadow cast by the emerging threat of generative AI. While consumers have become accustomed to the convenience and security offered by biometrics, the undercurrents of technological evolution bring forth concerns about the v

<p>The number of "accredited" investors in the US has increased significantly over the past few years, largely driven by high inflation rates. According to new data from the <a href="https://www.financemagnates.com/terms/s/securities-and-exchange-commission-sec/">Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC</a>), th

<p>As we step into 2024, the journey of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) unfolds with intriguing developments, reshaping the economic identity of nations. Two recent reports shed light on the divergent paths taken by central banks, emphasizing the critical choices between retail and wholesale CBDCs.</p><p>Norway's In-D