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'LEAKED BIDS' — Binance, Galaxy Digital among secret bidders for Celsius assets
27.1.2023
Crypto blogger Tiffany Fong has shared documents she claims to have obtained in late December detailing several bids for Celsius' crypto assets
Bermuda Digital Bank Jewel Issues ‘Fully-Backed’ Stablecoin
12.12.2022
The Jewel USD stablecoin will be launching on Polygon
Report: South African Digital-Only Bank Launches Crypto Payments Gateway
6.12.2022
A South African digital-only bank (also known as a “neo bank”), Be Mobile Africa, has reportedly launched a crypto payment gateway that allows merchants to convert digital currency payments to fiat currency. Cédric Jeannot, the CEO of the digital-only bank, said the “new gateway...
Brazilian Exchange Bitpreco to Expand to Banking Services; Bets on Cashback to Counter Crypto Fears
23.11.2022
Bitpreco, a Brazilian cryptocurrency exchange, has decided to extend its functionality to offer banking services through a new platform called Bitybank. The company, which will also open payment and digital account services, plans to attract users to crypto through cashback programs that counter...
Digital Bank Revolut to Allow Customers to Make Purchases With Crypto Balances
27.10.2022
The fintech firm recently won registration from the U.K.'s financial regulator to offer crypto services
Crypto News Summary: Nubank’s New Nucoin Crypto, Fidelity’s ETH Offer, Bitpanda Partners With N26 Digital Bank
20.10.2022
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Crypto and digital bank MinePlex secures $100M in funding from GEM
11.10.2022
The funding will be used in new banking technologies, including a collaboration with Mastercard and Visa for crypto transactions
Digital Neobank Nubank Reaches 70 Million Customers in Latam; Almost 2 Million Have Purchased Crypto
27.9.2022
Nubank, a Brazil-based digital bank, has announced a new milestone in its operations. The company announced that it has reached 70 million customers in Latam, making it one of the biggest financial institutions of its kind in Brazil. The company also announced that almost 2 million of its customers...
Digital Bank Revolut Wins FCA Registration to Offer Crypto Services in UK
27.9.2022
European fintech unicorn Revolut has finally won registration from the United Kingdom's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to offer crypto services in the U.K. following a lengthy wait
Digital bank FV Bank integrates USDC stablecoin for direct deposits
21.9.2022
Apart from USDC support, FV Bank also plans to launch a custody service in Q4 2022, targeting major coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum
Digital Bank Revolut's Data Breach May Have Affected 50,000 Customers
20.9.2022
Digital bank Revolut, which includes crypto trading among its services, has suffered a breach which exposed the data of over 50,000 customers
JPEX Announces Partnership Extension with Western Sydney Wanderers
18.9.2022
PRESS RELEASE. JPEX, a licensed digital bank designed to enable the buying and selling of virtual and digital currencies, has announced its partnership extension with the Australian-based football club, Western Sydney Wanderers. This contract renewal will see the crypto trading platform continue...
British Fintech Revolut Granted Crypto License in Cyprus
18.8.2022
U.K.-based digital bank Revolut has been authorized by Cyprus to provide cryptocurrency services to millions of customers on the Old Continent. The fintech firm says the regulatory approval will allow it to establish a European crypto hub in the island nation. Revolut to Expand Crypto Services...
Brazil’s Largest Digital Bank Nubank Reaches 1M Crypto Users After Just a Month
26.7.2022
The company reached the milestone in July, 11 months ahead of schedule, and is also exploring asset tokenization
Latin America’s largest digital bank will allocate 1% to BTC, offer crypto investment services
11.5.2022
In addition to buying Bitcoin, Nubank will offer BTC and ETH investment services to its more than 50 million customers
Nubank, Brazil’s Largest Digital Bank, Launches Bitcoin and Ether Trading
11.5.2022
The trading and custody service is being provided by blockchain infrastructure company Paxos
Argentinian Digital Bank Brubank Includes Crypto Purchases in Its Platform
5.5.2022
Brubank, one of the first Argentinian digital banks approved by the central bank of the country, is getting into the cryptocurrency business. The company announced it is now allowing customers to make cryptocurrency investments via its platform, giving them the ability to purchase crypto assets...
Weiss Ratings Report Claims Crypto-Backed Home Loans Spell Trouble
3.5.2022
A report published on May 2 by the rating agency Weiss Ratings warns that crypto-backed mortgages “spell risk.” Weiss editor Jon D. Markman said backing a mortgage with crypto is an “interesting strategy,” but stressed that during these market conditions...
Qatar Central Bank Studying Digital Banks and CBDCs
18.3.2022
Qatar Central Bank is presently examining the possibility of issuing a digital currency as well as digital bank licensing, an official has said. The official adds this study will help the central bank get an understanding of what its area of focus should be. The Growing Significance of CBDC...
Swiss Crypto Bank SEBA Gets License to Operate in UAE Financial Center
24.2.2022
The Swiss crypto bank, SEBA Bank, was recently granted a license to operate in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the UAE’s financial center. The license allows SEBA to conduct regulated services. SEBA’s Strategy The Swiss-registered digital asset bank, SEBA Bank, has been granted...