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Payments Platform Wirex Launches Iban for Spanish and French Users, Doubles Account Limits
Wirex on Friday announced it had introduced International Bank Account Numbers (Iban) on its Euro accounts for customers in Spain and France. The bitcoin and cryptocurrency wallet firm also doubled account thresholds for users within the 31-member European Economic Area (EEA) to between $18,560 and $20,000, meaning customers can credit their accounts by that much. дальше »
2018-9-29 06:25 | |
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Google-Funded Veem Uses Bitcoin To Improve Int’l Payments
San Francisco, Calif. -based Veem announced on Wednesday the raising of $25 million in growth funding led by an impressive list of companies, including Goldman Sachs (lead investor), GV (formerly Google Ventures), Silicon Valley Bank, Kleiner Perkins, Pantera Capital and others. дальше »
2018-9-27 20:00 | |
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Circle’s USDC Stablecoin Begins Trading
Boston-based cryptocurrency finance firm Circle has just joined the multitudes of other crypto exchange platforms now issuing and trading their own stablecoins. As of September 26, 2018, dollar-pegged USDC is now trading on Poloniex, the crypto-to-crypto exchange Circle acquired in February 2018, and on Circle Trade, the company’s over-the-counter (OTC) platform. дальше »
2018-9-27 20:50 | |
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BitPesa Brings Bitcoin Liquidity to African Markets
The bitcoin blockchain is now being used to send money to almost a million customers through the Japanese transfer bank SBI Remit and BitPesa. BitPesa’s African Push The protocol was generated to become a quicker, more trustworthy way to finance Africa’s often undercapitalized markets. дальше »
2018-9-27 19:00 | |
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Brave Publishers Can Now Have Their Identities Verified with Civic
Civic, a digital identity firm, has collaborated with Brave, the privacy-based browser with a blockchain-based digital advertising platform, to provide identity verification services to Brave’s content creators. дальше »
2018-9-25 00:58 | |
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Hackers Have Been Secretly Using Indian Government Sites to Mine Cryptos
India is one of those few countries where the status of cryptocurrencies remains uncertain. Reserve Bank of India, the country’s central bank, has been adamant in its stance and does not want financial institutions to extend services in the crypto sector. дальше »
2018-9-21 17:49 | |
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Texas Securities Commission Issues Cease and Desist to Stop Cryptocurrency Scams
Russian cryptocurrency mining firm Coins Miner Investments, and Belize cryptocurrency wallet company Digital Bank were recently issued cease and desist orders by the Texas Securities Commissioner (TSC). дальше »
2018-9-21 12:49 | |
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Morgan Stanley Ventures Into Bitcoin Trading, Following Other Wall Street Giants
Morgan Stanley has become the latest Wall Street firm to venture into Bitcoin trading, with reports emerging that the investment bank intends to offer its clients derivatives tied to the crypto. Citing a source with knowledge on the matter, Bloomberg reported today, September 13 that the bank has already set up the infrastructure required for […] The post Morgan Stanley Ventures Into Bitcoin Trading, Following Other Wall Street Giants appeared first on NullTX. дальше »
2018-9-14 03:08 | |
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Morgan Stanley Reveals Plans to Offer Bitcoin Swap Trading
Institutional solutions to cryptocurrency investing continue to take rise. As client demand increases, another major Wall Street firm is making plans to offer a new array of digital asset trading services. дальше »
2018-9-14 00:00 | |
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Ripple’s New MoneyTap App Could Dominate Japanese Bank Transfers
The payments network Ripple could be about to pick up a large share of the Japanese currency transfer market. The firm is looking to launch the MoneyTap application with support from the SBI Ripple Asia Japanese Bank Consortium later this year. дальше »
2018-9-13 18:30 | |
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Gemini and Paxos Both Launch Stablecoins on Ethereum Blockchain
Two crypto companies, Gemini Trust and Paxos, got a green light from a New York state regulator to launch their own stablecoins pegged 1:1 to the U. S. dollar. New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) gave an okay to Gemini Trust, the crypto exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, to launch Gemini Dollar (GUSD). дальше »
2018-9-11 01:58 | |
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The Daily: Revolut to Launch in North America, US Startup Presents Telegram Alternative
Digital bank Revolut is planning to expand its operations in America and Russia. Also, payment card provider Fuzex signs an agreement with Dash, a US-based startup offers an alternative to Telegram, and crypto firm Smart Valor receives approval as a financial operator in Switzerland. дальше »
2018-9-11 15:45 | |
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Bitcoin Insider Trading? $74M Short-Sell Is Suspicious: Expert
On Wednesday and Thursday, Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) tumbled nearly 14% (from $7,380 to $6,410) on news that Goldman Sachs would be pulling out of plans to set up a cryptocurrency trading desk. However, an artificial intelligence (AI) software firm finds suspicious activity that may (or may not) signal market manipulation or insider trading. дальше »
2018-9-7 16:30 | |
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Goldman Sachs Puts Plans for a Crypto Trading Desk on Backburner (Updated)
Update (September 7): Goldman Sach’s CFO Martin Chavez has since called reports of dropping the bitcoin trading desk “fake news. ” (The original Business Insider report quoted unnamed sources as the basis of the information. дальше »
2018-9-8 21:57 | |
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Goldman Sachs Puts Plans for a Crypto Trading Desk on Backburner
Goldman Sachs is struggling to find a way to trade bitcoin. The financial services giant has scratched its plans to open a desk for trading cryptocurrencies, at least for the near term, according to a Business Insider report on September 5, 2018. дальше »
2018-9-6 21:57 | |
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South Korea’s KDB Bank Report Highlights North Korea’s Crypto Mining Activity
Korean Development Bank Report Shows North Korea’s Intent To Enter Crypto Industry Korea Development Bank has issued a recent report that shows local media sources confirming that North Korea has been mining for cryptocurrency. дальше »
2018-8-28 20:00 | |
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Report Finds Mining Activity and Bitcoin Exchange Development in North Korea
A report by South Korea’s state-run Korea Development Bank (KDB) suggests that North Korea has been mining cryptocurrencies, according to local media. In addition, a technology firm in the country is developing an exchange platform for bitcoin, while average citizens of North Korea have little knowledge of cryptocurrency, the report claims. дальше »
2018-8-28 07:45 | |
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North Korean hackers are targeting cryptocurrency traders with fake software
North Korean hacking outfit “Lazarus” is now targeting cryptocurrency exchanges. Information security firm Kaspersky Labs has discovered it is exploring new attack vectors and trojanizing cryptocurrency software. дальше »
2018-8-23 16:05 | |
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Op Ed: New Bermuda Legislation Will Create a Novel Class of Bank to Service Fintech Companies
As we reported on July 19, 2018, Bermuda is determined to establish itself as the leading jurisdiction for fintech entrepreneurs, in particular those involved in initial coin offerings (ICOs), digital assets and virtual currencies. дальше »
2018-8-23 23:03 | |
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Kuwait Finance House Now Using Ripple xRapid For Cross Border Transactions
Kuwait Finance House (KFH) is one of the major banks of Kuwait, most famous for being one of the first banks to open, operating under Sharia law. KFH are a major firm within Kuwait, trading on the Kuwait Stock Exchange, with a market capitalisation of $8. дальше »
2018-8-17 12:00 | |
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Oil-backed Petro Cryptocurrency Set to Officially Become Venezuela’s Second Unit of Account
President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela has announced on August 14, 2018 that with effect from August 20, 2018, the petro cryptocurrency would officially become the second unit of account in the nation, as the central bank issued altcoin will be used extensively by state-owned oil firm, PDVSA and may also be used to pay workers’ salaries. дальше »
2018-8-16 16:00 | |
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ICO Exit Scams: Bad Actors Cart Away $100 Million in 2018
While there have been quite many initial coin offerings (ICOs) that have made investors smile to the bank in recent times, there’s no denying that some of these crypto-based fundraisers have also broken the hearts of many. дальше »
2018-8-15 10:00 | |
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Goldman Sachs May Start Offering Custodial Services for Cryptocurrency this Year
Investment banking giant, Goldman Sachs, is looking to launch custodial services for cryptocurrency soon, according to a Bloomberg report on August 6, 2018. Goldman Sachs Vault? According to sources close to the matter, Goldman Sachs Inc. дальше »
2018-8-8 02:00 | |
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Maerki Baumann Is the Latest Swiss Bank to Embrace Crypto
Maerki Baumann — a private bank based in Zurich, Switzerland — has announced it will manage its clients’ cryptocurrency assets. This makes it the second Swiss bank to make such an announcement following Hypothekarbank Lenzburg (Hypi), which stated in June that it would open business accounts for cryptocurrency companies. дальше »
2018-8-7 23:23 | |
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Goldman Sachs Considers Offering Cryptocurrency Custody Services
New York-based multinational investment bank Goldman Sachs is making another step forward in its bet on the cryptocurrency market. The firm, led by chairman and CEO Lloyd Blankfein, is reportedly considering a plan to offer custody for cryptocurrency funds. дальше »
2018-8-7 12:00 | |
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Korea’s Crypto Exchanges are Backed by the Country’s Biggest Bank and Internet Firm
South Korea’s two largest crypto exchanges UPbit and Gopax are backed by the country’s biggest bank and internet company Shinhan Bank and Kakao. Importance of Shinhan Bank’s Involvement The vast majority of investors in South Korea are already well aware that the country’s major crypto exchanges are financed and operated by some of the largest. дальше »
2018-8-6 13:14 | |
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Northern Trusts are doing their part to aid in cryptocurrency investments
U.S.-based custody bank Northern Trust is helping traditional “mainstream” hedge funds expand into cryptocurrencies, Forbes reported Tuesday. Northern Trust’s president, Pete Cherecwich, told the news organization that the financial services firm is working with three hedge funds – whose names he declined to provide – to add cryptocurrency investments to their portfolios. To that end, Northern Trust дальше »
2018-8-1 19:55 | |
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Bitcoin Shows Huge Growth Potential, According to New Gallup Poll
A new survey from polling firm Gallup, on behalf of bank Wells Fargo, has shown that only a small number of individuals in the U. S. have invested into cryptocurrency and Bitcoin. Despite a limited sample size, the findings highlight the rise in price potential if Bitcoin becomes mainstream and sees millions of new investors. дальше »
2018-8-1 19:49 | |
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Everex and Myanmar’s Shwe Bank to introduce blockchain-powered remittance
Financial blockchain firm Everex has announced a new partnership with Myanmar’s Shwe Urban & Rural Development Bank, a mid-tier challenger bank, to provide blockchain-powered digital remittance services between Myanmar and Thailand. дальше »
2018-8-1 15:13 | |
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Everex and Myanmar Bank Partner For Blockchain Remittance Payment Service
Singapore Company Enables Instant Blockchain Remittance For Myanmar Migrant Workers In Thailand A Singapore-based technology firm called Everex has recently partnered with the Myanmar’s Shwe Bank to introduce a service of remittances between Myanmar and Thailand powered by the blockchain technology. дальше »
2018-7-31 10:44 | |
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Giant Bitcoin Merchant Bank Posts Losses Over $130 Million
Galaxy Digital, one of the earliest and largest cryptocurrency merchant banks in the space, founded by billionaire Mike Novogratz, posted first quarter earnings. Published accounts suggest the firm has lost $134 million due to a combination of an extended bear market and the usual course of starting a large company. дальше »
2018-7-28 11:45 | |
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Largest Wall Street Crypto Firm Lost $134 Million in Q1 2018
Galaxy Digital — a full-service digital assets merchant bank launched by ex-Goldman Sachs macro trader Michael Novogratz — took a financial beating in the first fiscal quarter of 2018. Rekt… The New York-based cryptocurrency-focused merchant bank disclosed its financial report for the first time this week, and the results weren’t great. дальше »
2018-7-27 21:00 | |
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Mike Novogratz’s Galaxy Digital Loses $134 Million Due to Bitcoin Price Fall
Biggest Crypto Firm On Wall Street Just Lost $134 Million USD On Bitcoin Plunge Galaxy Digital, a crypto merchant bank, has recently announced that the company took a $134 million USD hit during the first quarter of 2018 because Bitcoin was down and it struggled to break the bear market at the time. It was […] дальше »
2018-7-26 22:06 | |
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Yes, Stablecoins Can Secure Official Audits from Major Firms
“We have nothing to hide,” says Tory Reiss, VP of corporate development at TrustToken. Like the market’s most popular stablecoin, Tether, TrustToken's TrueUSD is fiat-collateralized. дальше »
2018-7-26 18:55 | |
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Novgorod goes to the $ 52.5 million fundraising circuit for Galaxy Digital Crypto-Lending Form
Crypto-focused merchant bank Galaxy Digital has recently led a $52.5 million fundraising round for crypto-lending firm BlockFi, according a blog post by the company July 24. Galaxy Digital CEO and founder Mike Novogratz confirmed in a tweet that he is, “excited to get into the crypto lending business.” With the new round of investment, the дальше »
2018-7-25 09:26 | |
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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) Bank Gets Blockchain Loan of $117 Million with ACS Group
The Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria – also known as BBVA – has signed a blockchain loan with ACS Group firm. The information has been released on July the 19 by BBVA in a blog post. The main intention behind this agreement with ACS is to provide a long-term bilateral corporate loan of €100 million. This […] дальше »
2018-7-22 02:08 | |
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JP Morgan Chase Patents an ICO-Like System for Tokenized Stock Trading
JP Morgan Chase, a major investment bank and financial services provider, is turning to blockchain technology once again. A patent describing their new blockchain application was made public today. This time, the firm has plans to handle IPOs in much same the way that ICOs currently operate. IPOs, or initial public offerings, are events in […] дальше »
2018-7-21 04:25 | |
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JP Morgan Chase Patents an ICO-Like System for Tokenized Stock Trading
JP Morgan Chase, a major investment bank and financial services provider, is turning to blockchain technology once again. A patent describing their new blockchain application was made public today. дальше »
2018-7-20 05:45 | |
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Mastercard Secures Patent To Close The Gap Between Credit Card Payments And Crypto
On Tuesday, it was announced that Mastercard had just secured a patent that will allow for the financial services firm to link crypto assets and fiat bank accounts. Mastercard Wins Crypto-Related Patent CNBC recently reported that Mastercard now has a patent that will protect its proprietary method of building a bridge between “blockchain-based assets and […] The post Mastercard Secures Patent To Close The Gap Between Credit Card Payments And Crypto appeared first on Ethereum World News. дальше »
2018-7-19 02:36 | |
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UK Bank NatWest Joins TradeIX and R3 Marco Polo Blockchain Finance Platform
NatWest Joins R3 Blockchain Finance Platform Marco Polo Marco Polo is a trade finance network which was created by FinTech platform named as TradeIX and R3 an enterprise blockchain software firm. NatWest is a UK based bank which has announced that it has joined Marco Polo. дальше »
2018-7-18 20:32 | |
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Payments made on Gmos new internet bank will be settled using the blockchain.
Japanese digital services firm GMO Internet has just launched a new web bank that it says will soon use blockchain to facilitate payments. The new entity – dubbed GMO Aozora Net Bank – aims to provide new financial services through the integration of fintech and IT, and will leverage advanced security certificates, blockchain, artificial intelligence and internet дальше »
2018-7-17 20:16 | |
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Litecoin (LTC) Foundation Has Problem Opening A Bank Account Says Charlie Lee
Litecoin founder, Charlie Lee, has disclosed that its foundation which oversees all affairs related to the cryptocoin was having trouble getting a bank account, resulting in the firm buying a stake in a Germany-based WEG Bank. дальше »
2018-7-13 23:40 | |
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Litecoin Foundation covers 9.9% of Bank in Payments Partnership
Litecoin Foundation, the non-profit that supports the popular cryptocurrency, has acquired a near 10 percent stake in a German bank. The deal comes as the result of an agreement with TokenPay, a crypto-to-fiat payments firm, according to an announcement on Tuesday. дальше »
2018-7-11 16:43 | |
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Will Blockchain Boom in Israel’s Version of Silicon Valley? $100m Investment Fund Created
Benson Oak, an investment bank from the Czech Republic, has created a new Israel-dedicated fund. The firm said, on Sunday, July 8, that it had secured $25 million out of the $100 million total investment. дальше »
2018-7-11 15:54 | |
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Litecoin Foundation Partners With TokenPay to Acquire 10% Stake in German Bank
The Litecoin Foundation has now acquired a 9.9% stake in Germany’s WEG Bank AG, as a result of a new strategic partnership with crypto-fiat payments firm TokenPay
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