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BIS: CBDC Policies In Open Economies

Date 03/04/2023

Summary

Focus 

Central banks are currently considering issuing digital money to the general public, known as central bank digital currency (CBDC). Much attention so far has focused on the microeconomic benefits of CBDC, while the implications for macroeconomic and financial stability remain less well understood. What are the macroeconomic gains and risks associated with CBDC, particularly if it could be transferred across borders? And how should the central bank set its CBDC policy in the light of these potential benefits and costs?

Binance Market Share Tumbles 16% - Kaiko Research: Data Debrief

Date 03/04/2023

Welcome to the Data Debrief! Bitcoin closed the week slightly up despite a major CFTC lawsuit against Binance and news that the U.S. government had sold 9,861 BTC connected to Silk Road (with plans to sell more).

BOX Options Market: QCC Growth Rebate

Date 03/04/2023

BOX Options Market LLC (“BOX”) is establishing a Qualified Contingent Cross (“QCC”) Growth Rebate.

Lacklustre Investor Activity Last Week With Inflows Of US$2.5m - CoinShares: Fund Flows

Date 03/04/2023

• Digital asset investment products saw inflows totalling a lacklustre US$2.5m, with trading volumes in investment products falling by 33% compared to the prior week.
• Sentiment for Bitcoin was fairly supportive, seeing inflows of US$8.8m, while short bitcoin saw outflows of US$2.5m.
• The outflows in Ethereum (US$2.8m) and inflows into short-Ethereum (US$0.5m) suggest investors remained concerned for the upcoming Shanghai upgrade.

ACER Issues An Opinion On ENTSO-E’s Revised Statutory Documents

Date 03/04/2023

What is it about?

On 31 March 2023, ACER issued an Opinion on the revised statutory documents of the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E).

SEC To Highlight Free Investor Education Resources During Financial Capability Month

Date 03/04/2023

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of Investor Education and Advocacy (OIEA) today announced that its theme for April’s National Financial Capability Month is, “Investing for everyone.” All month long, SEC leadership and staff will promote the free tools and resources available on Investor.gov and participate in investor education events across the country with various audiences, including students, underrepresented communities, older investors, and the military.

Nasdaq Nordic And Baltic Markets: Trading Statistics March 2023

Date 03/04/2023

Nasdaq (Nasdaq:NDAQ) today publishes monthly trade statistics for the Nordic and Baltic markets. Below follows a summary of the statistics for March 2023:

SIX Exchanges Figures March 2023

Date 03/04/2023

SIX publishes the monthly key figures of SIX Swiss Exchange and BME Exchange on trading and listing activities in Switzerland and Spain.

CryptoCompare Launches CCData, Expanding Data, Indices, And Research Solutions

Date 03/04/2023

CryptoCompare, the FCA-authorised benchmark administrator and leading provider of real-time digital asset data, market insights and indices, is proud to announce the expansion of its data and index services under a new brand, CCData. 

Appointment Of Benjamin Lucas As Chief Executive Officer Of Amundi Technology

Date 03/04/2023

Amundi announces the appointment of Benjamin Lucas as Chief Executive Officer of Amundi Technology, effective 3rd of April. He is member of the Executive Committee of Amundi.