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NFTs and DeFi overturn a banker's generational curse of poverty in 2 years
22.1.2022
"When I started, I almost gave up multiple times. I just want to help others have a more streamlined way to get into crypto," said Brenda Gentry, a former USAA mortgage underwriter
American Banker Plans to Debut Bitcoin Buying and Selling Using Mobile Banking
20.1.2022
Users of selective U.S. banks will be able to conduct the transaction of Bitcoin through their current accounts, according to crypto custody firm NYDIG. According to estimates, 300 banks disclosed their plans last year in June will implement this service first with the help of FinTech NYDIG....
Fed Chair Jerome Powell Could ‘Slow Crypto Down’ in His Second Term, Warns Billionaire Mike Novogratz
30.11.2021
Billionaire investor Mike Novogratz has cautioned that Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell could slow down the crypto market in his second term in office. Commenting on his renomination, Novogratz said Powell could “act more like a central banker than a guy that wants to...
Former Citi banker launches $1.5B crypto fund, taps Algorand as first partner
29.11.2021
The crypto economy continues to lure top talent from Wall Street. Matt Zhang becomes the latest industry veteran to jump ship
Every Large Bank Will Actively Consider Crypto in 1-3 Years, Says Former Citi CEO
14.11.2021
A former CEO of Citigroup said that every major bank and securities firm will consider crypto trading or services within one to three years. He also hopes that central banks worldwide will adopt digital currencies. Former Citi CEO Expects All Major Banks to Embrace Crypto in 1-3 Years...
Trader Joe to Integrate Chainlink Price Feeds for Banker Joe
21.10.2021
Users can now use Banker Joe to make profits on their assets by lending them to other individuals through non-custodial pools or putting their existing assets up. Banker Joe consults Chainlink’s decentralized pricing oracles to determine a person’s borrowing capacity during loan...
Bitcoin adoption won’t affect IMF talks, says El Salvador’s top central banker
19.10.2021
The country’s central bank chief does not see the recent Bitcoin adoption move hampering plans to secure an IMF loan
Banker Faces 10-year Jail Term after Borrowing Money in Mother’s Name to Buy Crypto
1.10.2021
aded guilty to violating the Act on the Aggravated Punishment of Specific Economic Crimes.The court heard that A has “illegally borrowed” over USD 2.3m worth of fiat KRW “in the name of his mother and other relatives” in a period from October 2019 to March 2020 while working in the loans depa
Banks Not Looking to Create Own DeFi Alternatives – Investment Banker
22.9.2021
Olsen of JPMorgan’s blockchain arm Onyx, said that finding the “right intersection between private and public infrastructure” will be an important job for the bank going forward. This argument would suggest that some private infrastructure will be necessary as major financial institution
Bank of Russia to ‘Slow Down’ Payments to Crypto Exchanges, Curb Russians’ Impulsive Investments
19.9.2021
Central Bank of Russia is now working with commercial banks in order to delay payments made to digital asset exchanges. The move aims to limit “emotional” cryptocurrency purchases made by “unqualified” Russian investors, a CBR official revealed. The move is likely...
Central Bankers on Bitcoin, La Liga NFTs, Cardano's Upgrade + More News
9.9.2021
according to Bloomberg. He has added that “private money usually collapses sooner or later.” Meanwhile, Aleja
Chinese Banks Seek New Applications for Digital Yuan in Investment and Insurance
1.9.2021
Two Chinese banks are expanding their pilot programs for the digital national fiat. The state-owned financial institutions have revealed they are aiming to allow digital yuan holders to acquire investment funds and insurance products using the new currency. Chinese Banks Partner With Fund Managers...
Afghanistan’s Economic Crisis: ‘No One Has Money’ Says Afghani Banker After US Seized Central Bank’s Assets
28.8.2021
The troubles in Afghanistan rage on after the U.S. government spent 20 years and trillions of dollars on a conflict that was never resolved. The U.S. government, Federal Reserve, and allied partners have seized the central bank of Afghanistan’s assets and as time passes, the country’s...
2022 trial date set for Tether’s accused 'shadow banker' Reggie Fowler
6.8.2021
Former NFL team owner and alleged “shadow bank” operator Reggie Fowler is not engaged in any plea negotiations and the trial against him is set to begin early next year
JPMorgan Is Stockpiling Cash – CEO Claims There’s a ‘Very Good Chance Inflation Will Be More Than Transitory’
15.6.2021
Investment bank JPMorgan Chase is stockpiling cash according to the company’s CEO Jamie Dimon. The investment banker doesn’t seem to believe inflation is “transitory” and he thinks there’s a “very good chance” inflation could stick around. JPMorgan Chase...
Bitcoin Will Face Tougher Regulation as Popularity Grows, Says Sweden’s Central Banker
2.6.2021
The Swedish central bank’s governor says bitcoin will face tougher regulation given its sheer popularity that continues to grow. “When something gets big enough, things like consumer interests and money laundering come into play,” said Stefan Ingves, Governor of the Riksbank....
Danish Central Banker Tempted to Ignore Cryptocurrency — Sees Real Threat in ‘Big Tech Invading Currency Area’
28.5.2021
Denmark’s central bank governor Lars Rohde says that he can be tempted to ignore cryptocurrency, stating that it is not a threat to the central bank at present. However, he pointed out that the real threat could come from big technology companies “invading the currency area or...
Nifty News: NFTs go carbon-negative, top banker calls NFT investors gamblers
30.3.2021
Nifty Gateway is aiming to become carbon negative while BNP Paribas' CEO likens NFT investing to casino gambling
Upbit's main banker targets 2022 IPO amid massive crypto user on-boarding
3.3.2021
K bank, the major fiat on-ramp for South Korean crypto exchange Upbit, has set its sights on going public in 2022
Bitcoin Games Releases ‘The Angry Banker’, Hosts a $12,000 Tournament
15.2.2021
Bitcoin Games releases its first exclusive slot game The Angry Banker with a $12,000 tournament! First Exclusive Slot Game Since Launch Our very own premium gaming portal Bitcoin Games has been bringing some of the most popular online casino games to crypto savvy gamers all around the world ever...