PayPal, Venmo to Roll Out Crypto Buying and Selling

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News Date: June 23, 2020

Fintech giant PayPal plans to roll out direct sales of cryptocurrency to its 325 million users, according to three people familiar with the matter.
Currently, PayPal can be used as an alternative means for withdrawing funds from exchanges such as Coinbase, but this would be a first in terms of offering direct sales of crypto.
Source:coindesk.com

BRICS planning SWIFT competitor

The BRICS nations, have announced plans to establish their own money-transferring network, aiming to challenge the SWIFT international payment system.
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov revealed this ambitious strategy in an interview with TASS news agency.
This initiative is geared toward enabling seamless cross-border transactions among BRICS member countries, reducing costs and risks associated with external financial intermediaries.
It also seeks to promote the use of BRICS currencies in international trade, potentially diminishing the dominance of the US dollar.
The BRICS network aims to rival SWIFT's capabilities by developing advanced payment infrastructure and cybersecurity measures.
While benefiting BRICS nations, it could also enhance competition and efficiency in the global financial system, benefiting businesses and individuals worldwide.
This move signifies the BRICS nations' determination to reduce reliance on Western financial systems and assert more influence in global finance.

Israel signs security memorandum with Bahrain

Israel and Bahrain signed a historic memorandum on security cooperation.
Abraham Accords still paying dividends More countries should join!
This is Israel's second memorandum with an Arab nation.
Thanks to President Donald Trump for this initiative.
Source: timesofisrael.com

BRICS to promote the monetary reset

According to Chinese President Xi Jinping, the BRICS countries must promote a reform of the international monetary and financial system.
Additionally, he thinks that everyone should write international laws rather than distinct groups establishing international law for the entire world.
"It is necessary to give full play to the role of the New Development Bank, facilitate the form of the international monetary and financial system and strengthen the representation and the voice of developing countries," he stated.

Saudi Arabia joins SCO

Riyadh joins Shanghai Cooperation Organization as ties with Beijing grow.
Saudi Arabia's cabinet approved on Wednesday a decision to join the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, as Riyadh builds a long-term partnership with China despite U.S. security concerns.
(Reuters)

Arca first SEC regulated fund Ethereum based

Asset management firm Arca has announced the first-ever products regulated under current SEC standards(U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission), adhering to the strictest investor protection laws globally.
Financial institutions could potentially use these digital assets for a wide range of use cases, including payments, lending, clearing and settlement, trading and treasury management.
Arca Labs, chose the Ethereum blockchain, one of the largest public blockchains, launching so-called digital securities ArCoin, which uses the ERC-1404 protocol.
Source: www.ar.ca