News published on Fiat Reporter in January 2025

Crypto influencer and investor Giannis Andreou has interpreted recent comments by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell as indicating a shift toward a more favorable stance on cryptocurrency.

The Bank of Russia has decided to extend the suspension of publishing data on certain foreign payment service providers.

The Bank of Russia has reported a significant increase in the use of the Faster Payments System (SBP) in 2024.

French authorities have intensified their investigation into Binance, a global cryptocurrency exchange, over allegations of money laundering and tax fraud.

The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a decision to lower its three key interest rates by 25 basis points.

The value of exports declined in the fourth quarter of 2024, influenced by a drop in global oil prices.

The Bank of Canada Museum is set to launch a nationwide tour of its acclaimed exhibition, "Money in 10 Questions: Kids Edition."

December saw a slight decline in the corporate loan portfolio, which decreased by 0.2% due to large repayments in foreign currency.

The Bank of Russia has announced an increase in the property-based criterion for individuals to be recognized as qualified investors.

The Bank of Russia, in collaboration with the Moscow Exchange, has launched a shareholder value creation program aimed at enhancing the appeal of Russian public joint-stock companies to investors.

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Craig O'Hagan has been named the new Head of Audit at the RBA.

The Bank of Russia has decided to adjust risk-weight add-ons following the implementation of a revised regulation that dictates how macroprudential add-ons are set.

According to the Bank of Russia's data, the amount of cash in circulation increased by 1.2% to total ₽18.7 trillion as of January 1, 2025.

The Bank of Canada has announced a reduction in its target for the overnight rate to 3%, with the Bank Rate set at 3.25% and the deposit rate at 2.95%.

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott met with Stephen Miran, President Trump's nominee for Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers (CEA).

Marina Markezic, director and co-founder of the European Crypto Initiative (EUCI), said that the primary regulatory challenge for institutional decentralized finance (DeFi) adoption in the European Union will be the Digital Operational Resilience...

Today, Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) announced the formation of working groups within the Senate Banking Committee to address key issues under its jurisdiction.

Chairman Tim Scott has announced the witnesses for an upcoming Senate Banking Committee hearing on debanking.

The Federal Financial Supervisory Authority (BaFin) has issued a warning regarding the website greenhawk-ct.com, which is allegedly offering financial, investment, and crypto asset services without the necessary authorization.