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Indian crypto industry expanding, regulators seem reluctant to engage
1.11.2020
As Cashaa launches crypto banking services in India, the cryptocurrency industry continues to grow despite uncertain regulations
JPM Coin debut marks start of blockchain’s value-driven adoption cycle
30.10.2020
Despite its centralized design, JPM Coin’s real life utilization represents a step toward the mainstream adoption of blockchain technology
Crypto Startup Avanti Receives License To Operate as National Bank in Wyoming
30.10.2020
Crypto startup Avanti Financial Group has been granted a license to offer banking services by the Wyoming State Banking Board. The license, or bank charter, means Avanti can now operate as a conventional bank – but one with a twist, capable of holding both crypto and dollars. It plans...
Avanti Financial Joins Kraken as a Wyoming-Approved Crypto Bank
28.10.2020
Blockchain pioneer Caitlin Long is now the CEO of her own special purpose depository institution (SPDI) in Wyoming
Cambodia launches inter-banking platform that runs on blockchain
28.10.2020
But don’t call it a CBDC, says central bank reps
22 Indian Bank Branches to Begin Offering Crypto Banking Services
28.10.2020
An Indian bank is preparing to start providing crypto banking services at its physical bank branches. Customers can buy bitcoin and several other cryptocurrencies at these branches with Indian rupees, open savings accounts with crypto wallets, make loans against their cryptocurrencies, and more....
JPMorgan Invites Banks and Fintechs to Build on Its Revamped Blockchain Network
28.10.2020
Liink wants its 400-plus financial institutions (including 25 of the largest 50 banks) to start building on top of the platform
India Will Soon Have Crypto ‘Banking’ at 22 Physical Locations
27.10.2020
Cashaa is teaming with a credit cooperative society to provide cryptocurrency financial services at 22 branches in the north of India
Southeast Asia’s Largest Bank DBS Plans to Launch a Cryptocurrency Exchange
27.10.2020
The Singaporean multinational banking and financial services corporation DBS published an announcement revealing it was launching a cryptocurrency exchange. The announcement was later removed by the company but crypto proponents have learned about the upcoming support for assets like bitcoin...
Banking Giant With 11m Clients May Be on Verge of Launching Crypto Exchange
27.10.2020
Major Asian bank, Singapore’s DBS, could be set to debut a crypto and securities token exchange – offering trading in bitcoin (BTC) and three major altcoins against not only the fiat Singapore dollar, but also three other major international currencies.
A DBS page devoted to what the bank seems...
Indian bank to offer crypto services across its 34 branches
27.10.2020
For the first time, Indians will be able to take out a loan against cryptocurrencies
Why Wyoming’s Governor Supports the State’s Crypto Banking Law
26.10.2020
Keeping Wyoming's lead in crypto banking is a priority of the state's top elected official, Gov. Mark Gordon
Silvergate Bank Sees 40% Increase in Deposits From Digital Currency Customers
26.10.2020
Silvergate Bank added $586 million in new deposits from firms and individuals in the cryptocurrency industry in the third quarter of 2020
How US authorities are using old AML tools to crack down on crypto
24.10.2020
With new changes to the Travel Rule up for discussion and a bevy of new cases in the courts, it's time to look at how U.S. AML law is shifting to cope with crypto
Get Ready For Crypto Banking, DeFi & CBDC Surprises - Venture Capitalist
23.10.2020
Banks will likely open crypto accounts next to fiat accounts, decentralized finance (DeFi) will claim its trillion-dollar company, while central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) will suprise many by entering our lives sooner than expected, Marc van der Chijs, entrepreneur, crypto-focused venture...
PayPal’s crypto integration means Bitcoin could triple its user base
22.10.2020
PayPal’s crypto integration may bode well for Bitcoin price as its user base could triple
Eyeing EU Banks, Hex Trust Teams With SIA on Crypto Custody
22.10.2020
A multinational payments firm is partnering with cryptocurrency custodian Hex Trust to help its European banking clients hold digital assets
Brazil is prepping an IPO for its state-run digital bank
20.10.2020
Brazilian Minister defends IPO of federal digital bank created to aid population during pandemic
Crypto-Friendly Signature Bank Raked In $4B in Deposits in Q3 2020
20.10.2020
Deposits at crypto-friendly Signature Bank grew by $4.11 billion, an 8% increase, in the third quarter of 2020
US Financial Watchdog Fines Bitcoin Mixer Service for $60 Million
20.10.2020
Larry Dean Harmon, founder and operator of early bitcoin mixing services Helix and Coin Ninja, is being fined $60 million by the U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (Fincen) for allegedly violating anti-money laundering rules. According to documents published Oct. 19...