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Major Swedish Bank Orders Negative Interest Rate on Euro Deposits
22.8.2019
Sub-zero interest rates have become the norm in some countries, especially in Europe. Nordic nations such as Sweden and Denmark have been in negative territory for a while and a growing number of banks in the region are now charging depositors for keeping their money. Saving in fiat right...
Samsung-Backed Blockchain Startup Raises $7.5M from Shinhan Bank
22.8.2019
Samsung-backed blockchain startup Blockco raised $7.5 million in a funding round from the likes of Shinhan Bank and KEB Hana
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
The World Bank’s Blockchain Bond Is Just a Fancy Way of Selling Debt
21.8.2019
Last year the World Bank and the Commonwealth Bank of Australia announced a permissioned Ethereum-based blockchain to facilitate the end-to-end issuance of bonds between financial partners. The Bretton Woods-created financial institution hopes to make debt capital markets far more efficient with...
Tether to Issue Stablecoin Backed by Chinese Yuan in Belgian Bank: Insider
21.8.2019
Tether is planning to issue a new stablecoin backed by Chiense yuan held in a bank in Belgium, says Bitfinex shareholder Zhao Dong
Indian Supreme Court Orders RBI to Answer Crypto Exchanges, New Date Set
21.8.2019
After hearing the arguments against the banking restriction by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in detail, the Indian supreme court directed the central bank to reply to the representations filed by crypto exchanges. Since the RBI has not adequately answered them, the court set a new date to resume...
CommBank Develops Blockchain Marketplace to Boost Sustainable Development, Biodiversity
21.8.2019
The prototype blockchain marketplace is aimed to support sustainable development and reward landowners for protecting the environment
Australia’s Biggest Bank Says Its ‘BioTokens’ Can Help the Environment
21.8.2019
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia develops tokens meant to enable investments in sustainable development
India: Supreme Court Gives Central Bank 2 Weeks to Justify Crypto Ban
21.8.2019
India’s supreme court chastises central bank over crypto ban
[aktualita] Air Bank letos zavede podporu Google Pay, přidá také Garmin Pay a Fitbit Pay
21.8.2019
Air Bank dlouho odolávala nasazení Google Pay, protože nasadila vlastní mobilní platební systém v rámci aplikace My Air. Nyní ovšem oznámila, že Google Pay do konce roku začne podporovat a k tomu přidá ještě Garmin Pay a Fitbit Pay. Air Bank od letošního února podporuje Apple Pay. Mobilní platby...
RBI Defends Its Power Over Crypto in Indian Supreme Court
20.8.2019
The Indian supreme court heard the case against the crypto banking restriction by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in detail Tuesday. After many arguments challenging the RBI’s power over crypto were presented, the counsel for the central bank began making the case against cryptocurrency. Also...
Mark Mobius: Buy Gold as Bitcoin Price Rises, Central Banks Cut Rates
20.8.2019
Veteran frontier markets investor Mark Mobius suggested that cryptocurrencies will help boost the price of gold
China Is Racing to Launch a Digital Currency Ahead of FB’s Libra
20.8.2019
China’s central bank will soon launch its state-backed digital currency, influenced by Facebook’s Libra
The World Bank Sells Additional 33.8 Million USD of Its Private ETH Blockchain Bonds
20.8.2019
According to the latest buzz, the World Bank has successfully issued the 2nd bout of its iconic blockchain bonds. Additional 50 million Australian dollars (worth about 33.8 million United States Dollars) have been raised by the Bank. It was accomplished through sales of the bond-i (debt instrument...
Additional $34 Million Raises By World Bank’s Blockchain Bond
20.8.2019
World Bank Blockchain bond has been making a mark in the industry for a long time. Moreover, it has managed to gain the confidence of the investors since the beginning. To no surprise, it has further raised $34 million in the industry. This money has been raised for the Kangaroo bond that is due...
Bank of America Files Patent for Multi-Tiered Digital Currency Wallet
19.8.2019
Bank of America has filed a patent for a digital asset wallet with multiple passwords and corresponding layers of access
World Bank Sells $33.8 Million More of Its Private Ethereum Blockchain Bonds
19.8.2019
The World Bank raised another $33.8 million by issuing bonds on a blockchain, bringing the total to $108 million
Bank of America Seeks to Patent Crypto Wallet That Works Like Valet Car Key
19.8.2019
Bank of America is seeking to patent security tech for digital currency wallets that gives different users different levels of access to stored funds
Fiat Lite vs. Freedom Maximalist: The Two Types of Bitcoiner
19.8.2019
As regulation continues growing exponentially for cryptocurrencies worldwide, a chasm is yawning ever deeper between supporters. On the one hand, many yearn for massive adoption and clear regulations so they can get on with their trading, and get on with their lives – not to mention...
Silvergate Bank Eyes Crypto-Collateralized Loans for Institutions
19.8.2019
Silvergate Bank, one of the cryptocurrency industry's few go-to financial service providers, is planning to become a crypto lender