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Wyoming Unveils First-Ever Crypto Custody Rules for ‘Blockchain Banks’
12.11.2019
The U.S. state of Wyoming releases new opt-in enhanced regulatory requirements for crypto custodians, covering forks, airdrops, staking and more
Int’l Bank Regulator Is Studying Crypto Lending Capital Requirements
8.11.2019
International banking regulator the Basel Committee works to establish guidelines for handling crypto assets
Pro-Crypto Silvergate Bank Goes Public in Listing on NYSE
7.11.2019
Pro-crypto bank Silvergate Capital opens at $12.75 in first day on the NYSE in first day of public trading
Swiss Crypto Bank Gets Approved for Singapore Banking License
31.10.2019
Singapore welcomes crypto bank Sygnum with license
Bahamas to Release Fiat Digital Currency to Counter Cash Dependence
26.10.2019
The Bahamas’ central bank is planning to release a national fiat digital currency to ensure the economy’s resilience in the event of a natural disaster
Stanford Prof: Crypto Will Rain on Banks’ Low-Interest Rate Parade
25.10.2019
A professor at Stanford Graduate School of Business says cryptocurrencies will inevitably upend the banking sector
Lebanon Banks' Shutdown Is ‘Most Potent Case’ for Crypto: Nassim Taleb
25.10.2019
Lebanon to keep banks closed until further notice
Supreme Court of India Postpones Cryptocurrency Ban Hearing to November
16.10.2019
The India Supreme Court has postponed a hearing regarding the Reserve Bank of India’s policy that bans financial institutions from giving services to crypto businesses
The Fed Plans to Inject $60 Billion per Month Into the Economy
15.10.2019
On October 11, the U.S. Federal Reserve explained that it would inject more easing into the economy by purchasing Treasury bills at an initial $60 billion per month for the next two months. The purchasing rate could decrease or increase, but the central bank expects the easing plan to last until...
Swiss Private Bank Says 400 New Clients Demanding Crypto Products
22.8.2019
Swiss private bank Maerki Baumann is inundated with new clients interested in its crypto plans
Report: Israeli Bitcoiners Petition Banks to Disclose Crypto Policies
19.8.2019
A crypto nonprofit is petitioning for Israeli banks to disclose their policies on crypto-related funds
XRP, Libra and Visa to Fight It Out for Cross-Border Remittance Crown
30.6.2019
Given Facebook’s 2 billion strong user base, will banks become more amenable to cryptocurrency adoption as a way of maintaining their relevance in international money transfer?
Reserve Bank of India Developing Blockchain Banking Platform
28.6.2019
The Reserve Bank of India has announced that it is working on a blockchain platform for banking, which is scheduled to roll out some time within a year
Russian Central Bank: Criminals Rarely Use Crypto to Withdraw Stolen Funds
24.6.2019
A Russian central bank official said that criminals rarely use cryptocurrency to withdraw stolen money
BIS: Facebook’s Foray into Cryptocurrency Poses New Risks for Banks
24.6.2019
The Bank of International Settlements warns that financial services offered by big techs such as Facebook, Google and Amazon could create new risks for the banking sector
BIS: Facebook’s Foray into Cryptocurrency Poses New Risks for Banks
24.6.2019
The Bank of International Settlements warns that financial services offered by big techs such as Facebook, Google and Amazon could create new risks for the banking sector
Royal Bank of Scotland Onboards Former Circle Exec to Head Fintech Project
20.6.2019
A former executive from cryptocurrency firm Circle has been picked up by The Royal Bank of Scotland as CEO of its digital SME offering
Rwanda’s Central Bank Issues PSA on Alleged Cryptocurrency Get-Rich-Quick Scams
30.5.2019
Rwanda’s central bank has issued a warning about alleged ICO scams and crypto pyramid schemes targeting the country’s residence
Russia’s Largest Bank Halts Crypto Plans Due to Central Bank’s Negative Stance
30.5.2019
Russia's largest bank, Sberbank, has suspended its crypto-related plans due to the central bank’s negative stance on crypto
Galaxy Digital Purportedly Recruits Former Head of OTC at Coinbase
29.5.2019
Tim Plakas is rumored to be switching Crypto OTC jobs, moving from the exchange Coinbase to Galaxy Digital