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National Bank of Canada Trials Blockchain for Standby Letters of Credit
Commercial bank National Bank of Canada is working with IT consulting firm CGI and blockchain startup Skuchain to trial blockchain for operations involving standby letters of credit and guarantees. дальше »
2018-10-23 19:07 | |
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Bank of Canada Runs a Blockchain-based Pilot for a LOC Negotiation Platform
CGI, Group Inc. , a renowned IT, and business consulting firm, announced on October 21 a collaboration with the National Bank of Canada and Skuchain, a blockchain technology company aimed at optimizing the supply chain, in a pilot program to streamline and improve the process for negotiation standby letters of credit and guarantees. дальше »
2018-10-23 15:59 | |
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Russian Cybersecurity Firm Says Hackers Have Stolen $882 Million From Cryptocurrency Exchanges in Almost Two Years
A Russian cybersecurity firm has released reports stating that hackers have stolen $882 million from cryptocurrency exchanges in almost two years. $882 Million and Counting A cybersecurity firm based in Moscow, Group-IB, conducted research which revealed that hackers have stolen up to $882 million from digital currency exchanges. дальше »
2018-10-19 10:52 | |
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BlockFi Now Offers Litecoin and Gemini Stablecoin-Backed Loan Options
Crypto-to-USD lender BlockFi has announced that it will support loans backed by both Litecoin and Gemini’s recent stablecoin token GUSD. This is the first time the company is expanding to accept collateral in one of the crypto industry’s top-10 assets besides bitcoin and ether. дальше »
2018-10-16 16:07 | |
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Barclays’ Crypto Trading Desk Put ‘on Ice’ as Competition Heats Up
Barclays has reportedly put plans for a cryptocurrency trading platform on pause, according to sources familiar with the matter. Barclays Puts Crypto Trading Project on Hold U. K. -based multinational bank and financial services company Barclays is said to have frozen a project that would see the firm launching a cryptocurrency trading desk, two sources “familiar with. дальше »
2018-10-16 21:00 | |
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Singapore’s financial regulator wants its banks and blockchains to be friends
Singapore’s financial regulator has revealed it will help local cryptocurrency firms set up traditional bank accounts, to help boost the country’s fintech economy. “What we are trying to do is to bring the banks and cryptocurrency fintech startups together to see if there is some understanding they can reach,” Monetary Authority of Singapore managing director Ravi Menon told Bloomberg. дальше »
2018-10-11 13:52 | |
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Investment Firm Summer Capital From Hong Kong Joins SEBA Crypto AG Fundraising
SEBA Crypto AG, which aims to be the first cryptocurrency investment bank in the world, is looking for a license from the Swiss authorities. Summer Capital, a Hong Kong based firm, is taking a keen interest in the Swiss start-up’s business proposition. дальше »
2018-10-10 21:44 | |
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Japanese Internet Monolith GMO to Launch Yen-Pegged Stablecoin
GMO Internet Group is working to launch a stablecoin by 2019. In an announcement released on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, the Japanese IT conglomerate said it is putting all gears in place to begin building its stablecoin, called the GMO Japanese Yen (GJY). дальше »
2018-10-10 02:10 | |
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Hong Kong’s Summer Capital Makes Investment into Swiss’ SEBA Crypto AG Bank
Summer Capital Joins Swiss Cryptocurrency Investment Bank in Its Series A Fundraising A Hong Kong Firm, Summer Capital, has recently joined SEBA Crypto AG’s Series A Funding, which is its first move in the cryptocurrency space. дальше »
2018-10-9 20:25 | |
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Bitfinex Challenges Insolvency Rumors, Provides Proof of Wallet Reserves
Top-three cryptocurrency exchange Bitfinex is pushing back against claims that call its solvency into question. The Hong Kong-based company released a blog post on October 7, 2017, that states, contrary to recent rumors, it is not insolvent. дальше »
2018-10-9 00:43 | |
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PwC and Cred Partner to Develop Cryptocurrency Trading Technology
Global professional services firm PwC has partnered with decentralized lending platform Cred to boost trust in the cryptocurrency space and bring in more traders by advancing stablecoin technology. дальше »
2018-10-8 21:30 | |
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PwC and Cred Partner to Promote Cryptocurrency Trading Technology
Global professional services firm PwC has partnered with decentralized lending platform Cred to boost trust in the cryptocurrency space and bring in more traders by advancing stablecoin technology. дальше »
2018-10-10 21:30 | |
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Summer Capital Joins Swiss Cryptocurrency Investment Bank Fundraising
A Hong Kong firm recently joined Swiss cryptocurrency investment bank, SEBA crypto AG, in its series A fundraising. Hong Kong Firm Keen on Cryptocurrency Investment Banking Summer Capital, a Hong Kong firm, decided to invest in SEBA Crypto AG’s Series A funding. дальше »
2018-10-8 15:23 | |
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Spain’s Banco Santander Takes a Liking to Ripple’s Cross-Border Payments Solution
At Ripple’s annual Swell event on Oct. 1, Spanish financial services firm Banco Santander executives shared their experience of using blockchain-powered payment systems powered by the former’s RippleNet product. дальше »
2018-10-5 14:00 | |
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Spain’s Banco Santander Takes a Liking to Ripple’s (XRP) Cross-Border Payments Solution
At Ripple’s annual Swell event on Oct. 1, Spanish financial services firm Banco Santander executives shared their experience of using blockchain-powered payment systems powered by the former’s RippleNet product. дальше »
2018-10-4 14:00 | |
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Coinsquare Becomes First Cryptocurrency Trading Platform to Secure Relationship With a Big 5 Canadian Bank
Most cryptocurrency companies operate in the wild west of the financial world, deprived of the security of traditional financial markets. However, Canadian crypto firm Coinsquare is bringing the fiat-based financial world closer to the digital currency sector. дальше »
2018-10-1 05:04 | |
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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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