Marquis says over 672,000 people had personal and financial data stolen in ransomware attack

Marquis says over 672,000 people had personal and financial data stolen in ransomware attack

Marquis, a technology company used by hundreds of banks to analyze and visualize their customers’ data, says hundreds of thousands of people had their personal and sensitive financial information stolen in a ransomware attack last year. The Plano, Texas-based fintech company is notifying at least 672,075 people that hackers stole their information during the August…

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How US banks are quietly preparing for an onchain future

How US banks are quietly preparing for an onchain future

Behind the scenes, US banks are rebuilding core financial infrastructure so cash, custody and funds can move onchain under regulatory oversight. US banks are prioritizing tokenized versions of familiar products, including deposits, funds and custody, rather than launching new crypto-native assets. Most onchain bank activity is taking place in wholesale payments, settlement and infrastructure, largely…

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Here’s what happened in crypto today

Here’s what happened in crypto today

Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation. Today in crypto: Itaú Asset has recommended that investors hold 1% to 3% of their portfolios in Bitcoin next year, NYDIG says tokenization won’t hugely benefit crypto…

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‘Bitcoin smells trouble’ as banks are stressed and ‘yields are puking’ – Strike CEO

‘Bitcoin smells trouble’ as banks are stressed and ‘yields are puking’ – Strike CEO

Regional banks faced renewed stress despite 2023 crisis reforms, with Zions and Western Alliance stocks plunging as Bitcoin fell to a four-month low. Several regional banks in the United States are facing renewed stress despite strengthening their finances after the 2023 banking crisis, and Bitcoin could benefit from any liquidity crisis that follows. Strike CEO…

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Chinese firms may face limits on stablecoin activity in Hong Kong: Report

Chinese firms may face limits on stablecoin activity in Hong Kong: Report

Chinese regulators are reportedly preparing to restrict mainland state-owned enterprises and banks from pursuing stablecoin and crypto initiatives in Hong Kong. Chinese internet giants, state-owned enterprises and financial institutions operating in Hong Kong may face restrictions on stablecoin and crypto activities. According to a Thursday report by local news outlet Caixin, mainland Chinese firms operating…

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