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Global Banking Giant HSBC Launches Tokenization-Based Receivables System for India
18.6.2019
The world’s 7th biggest bank, HSBC, uses tokenization tech in its account receivable infrastructure for corporate clients in India
There’s a Second Token: A Breakdown of Facebook’s Blockchain Economy
18.6.2019
In addition to the Libra coin, Facebook's newly unveiled crypto project also involves a "Libra investment token."
Private Blockchain’s Biggest Startups Integrate in Unprecedented Tie-Up
18.6.2019
A historic change in strategy is taking place at R3 and Digital Asset (DA), who are now collaborating to maximize their respective blockchain ecosystems
Russia’s Central Bank Is Considering Launching a Digital Currency
17.6.2019
The head of Russia's central bank has said the institution is investigating the possible future launch of a digital currency
Appetite for Blockchain Tech Builds Among Korean Banks, but Without Crypto
15.6.2019
Banks and former officials in South Korea turn to blockchain for fintech improvement but still without incorporating cryptocurrency
Spanish Law Enforcement Arrests 35 Suspects for Bank Fraud, BTC Money Laundering
14.6.2019
People accused of counterfeiting banking cards and laundering the proceeds through bitcoin have been arrested by Spanish law enforcement
FT: Facebook Hires Standard Chartered Bank’s Head of Public Affairs for Crypto Project
14.6.2019
Standard Chartered Bank’s head of public affairs Ed Bowles has reportedly been hired by Facebook to work on its cryptocurrency project dubbed “Libra”
Facebook Hires Standard Chartered Bank Lobbyist for Crypto Project: Report
14.6.2019
Facebook's hiring spree for its upcoming cryptocurrency continues with the addition of a senior bank lobbyist from Standard Chartered
Circle and Coinbase Open CENTRE Stablecoin Network to New Members
13.6.2019
Circle and Coinbase are a launching a bold effort to make money as easy to move around the world as internet data and content
Korea’s Biggest Bank Is Preparing to Custody Digital Assets
11.6.2019
KB Kookmin, the largest bank in South Korea, is partnering with a blockchain startup to launch a digital asset custody offering
Bank to Basics: USC Project Seeks to Disrupt Traditional Wholesale Banking
10.6.2019
The USC project is set to have a big impact on wholesale banking: “We didn’t know if the characteristics were possible. The funding signals that it is possible”
Reserve Bank of India Denies Involvement in Draft Bill to Ban Cryptocurrencies
7.6.2019
India is embroiled in rumors of a cryptocurrency ban that would have made cryptocurrency mining, trading, and ownership illegal
McKinsey Finds Three Blockchain Use Cases in Retail Banking
7.6.2019
While it’s understandable to be wary of new and untested territories, “there are a number of areas where [blockchain] could create value for retail banks,” according to major consulting firm McKinsey and Company.
In the June 2019 article they claim that while retail banks have been quick to adopt...
Major Consultancy Firm McKinsey Says Retail Banking Sector Slow to Adopt Blockchain
7.6.2019
Consultancy firm McKinsey has argued that blockchain is gaining slower traction with retail banks due to regulatory hurdles and a conservative consumer environment
3 Top Executives Depart Online Lending Fintech Startup SoFi
6.6.2019
Three top executives have departed fintech startup, SoFi, known for its online crypto lending services
BSC má za sebou úspěšný rok, její tržby vyrostly na 369 milionů korun
6.6.2019
BSC (Banking Software Company), společnost, která se již více než 25 let zabývá vývojem vlastních softwarových produktů pro bankovní sektor, má za sebou velmi úspěšný rok. Tržby společnosti napříč celou skupinou, jež svůj software prodává zákazníkům v Evropě, Asii i USA, během posledních tří...
India’s Central Bank Denies Knowledge of Bill to Ban Cryptocurrencies
6.6.2019
India’s crypto regulation is reportedly ready and there has been much speculation about what it contains. An Indian lawyer has gotten some answers from the Reserve Bank of India about a bill allegedly seeking to ban cryptocurrencies. Surprisingly, the central bank claims that it does not have...
Ethereum Startups Team to Offer ‘Banking-Grade’ Wallet Security
6.6.2019
Insurtech startup Nexus Mutual and wallet provider Argent have teamed up to bring bank account-like protection to ethereum
Crypto Exchange Bits Of Gold Wins Supreme Court Battle Over Bank Block
4.6.2019
Cryptocurrency exchange Bits of Gold has won a notable legal victory over an Israeli bank in its bid to keep access to banking services
Israeli Supreme Court Stops Bank From Closing Crypto Exchange’s Account
3.6.2019
In February 2018, the Supreme Court of Israel issued a temporary injunction order forbidding a major bank in the country from halting the activity of a local cryptocurrency exchange. Now the bank has been forced to accept that the company’s account will remain open indefinitely. Also Read:...