Despite a turbulent year for cryptocurrency markets, BTCC, the world’s longest-serving crypto exchange, has reported a transformative 2025, surpassing 11 million registered users globally. The platform’s strategic pivot towards diversified offerings, particularly tokenized real-world asset (RWA) futures, proved its mettle, generating a staggering $53.1 billion in annual trading volume and demonstrating remarkable resilience against industry-wide headwinds.
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The Social Democrats have proposed that UBS must hold an additional $40 billion in capital to enhance its safety, citing concerns over potential banking crises. This demand follows a recent decision delaying stricter capital requirements, allowing for parliamentary and public input. The plan includes measures for UBS to pay for its state guarantee and to establish clearer internal structures, alongside a profit pool at the Swiss National Bank for crisis management.
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EFG International’s CEO Giorgio Pradelli saw his salary rise by 35% to CHF 7.4 million in 2024, reflecting the bank’s successful year with a profit of CHF 321 million. The Executive Board’s total remuneration increased nearly 50% to CHF 20.9 million, while the Chairman’s fee remained at CHF 1.58 million.
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Discussions on the Public Liquidity Backstop (PLB) for systemically important banks have been postponed until late 2026, as the Economic Affairs Committee of the Council of States awaits amendments to the too-big-to-fail (TBTF) regulation. While the PLB, a liquidity guarantee, is generally supported, there are differing opinions on how banks should be charged for this service. The PLB was previously utilized during the Credit Suisse rescue, amounting to CHF 100 billion as part of a larger support package.
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