The SAFER Banking Act Can End Discriminatory Banking Practices

Designed to dismantle barriers to financial services for marijuana businesses, the bill would be beneficial to crypto companies stripped of banking access, says Cody Carbone.

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FDIC Crypto Warning Underlines U.S. Banking Agencies' Arm’s-Length Policy

The U.S. Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. added crypto as one of five broad categories this year in its annual risk report, a snapshot of the dangers the banking regulator considers a top priority at the moment.

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Crypto ATMs provider settles with Connecticut Banking recovering $86k for customers 

Bitcoin of America has agreed to a settlement deal with the Department of Banking to refund the four customers who lost tens of thousands through the crypto kiosks.  In a recent statement from the Banking Commissioner in Connecticut, Jorge Perez,…

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Fed Official Blames Banking Crisis on Trump Administration, Not Crypto

A lack of regulation and supervision, not the cryptocurrency industry, is to blame for the banking sector's recent woes, according to a Federal Reserve report. The post Fed Official Blames Banking Crisis on Trump Administration, Not Crypto appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Crypto banking implodes, financial lifelines hard to find

The crypto industry is in turmoil, with both major failures, and a lack of banking partners. With the shuttering of major crypto-focused banks like Silvergate, Signature, and the seizure of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), the sector is scrambling to secure banking partners.

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The Reality Behind the Crypto Banking Crackdown: ‘Operation Choke Point 2.0’ Is Here

Banking enforcement targeting legal crypto businesses appears to violate the FDIC's mandate. It may also be amplifying financial contagion.

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U.S. Banking Crisis Could Strengthen Crypto Long Term, Experts Say

Robust banking solutions for crypto companies and investor interest in the resilience of the ecosystem could serve as key features in the coming months, one developer opined.

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Banking Crisis Won’t Kill Crypto Banking Despite Short-Term Pain

From alternative banks to on-chain banking, crypto banking still has plenty of options, experts say.

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Crypto.com Struggles to Maintain Fiat On-Ramps in the Face of Crypto Banking Crisis

The exchange’s current banking partner is only accessible to users based in the European Economic Area (EEA).

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Global regulator approves new banking regulations for crypto

The Basel Committee for Banking Supervision (BCBS) announced that its global crypto banking rules would be implemented as of January 1, 2025.

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Crypto Dollar, The New Global Banking

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Why Banks Aren’t Banking Your Crypto Startup

The compromised reputation of the crypto industry is the main obstacle for the banking sector’s integration into the space

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Altonomy CoFounder Touches on the Impact of On-Chain Crypto Lending and Borrowing Services

Distributed ledger technology is a much-discussed area due to its ability to transform traditional banking, especially in areas of lending and borrowing. Two specific areas that such technology works to resolve in the banking industry is liquidity and application of legal actions.

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NetCents launches Crypto Banking Stack (CBS) service for institutions

CryptoNinjas NetCents, a transactional hub for cryptocurrency payments, has announced the launch of its Crypto Banking Stack (CBS), which are the rails that facilitate cryptocurrency accounts, transactions, and functionality into existing platforms for banks, financial institutions, and money service businesses.

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Globitex launches Euro Wallet – one step closer to bridging Cryptocurrency and Banking

Globitex has announced the launch of its revolutionary fintech product the EURO Wallet – Crypto Banking Solution with Instant Transfers! The service is powered by Nexpay UAB, an EU licensed financial institution.

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Wazirx Crypto Exchange Expands Its Automated Peer To Peer Matching Engine Service Globally

India’s Crypto Exchange, Wazirx, Expands Its P2P Automated Service Globally! India based crypto exchange, Wazirx, is set to expand its services to more countries as a solution to the strict banking policies towards the cryptocurrency market.

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Proposed Texas Bill Would Require ID Verification for Crypto Use

A bill proposed by the Texas legislature will require that all receivers of cryptocurrency in regular transactions verify the identity of the cryptocurrency sender before accepting any payment.

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Globitex Launches Euro Wallet – One Step Closer to Bridging Cryptocurrency and Banking

Globitex has announced the launch of its revolutionary fintech product the EURO Wallet – Crypto Banking Solution with Instant Transfers! The service is powered by Nexpay UAB, an EU licensed financial institution.

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Indian Crypto Exchange Wazirx Taking Auto-Matching P2P Services Global

Cryptocurrency exchange Wazirx is expanding globally. “While India has a banking ban,” the CEO of the exchange told news. Bitcoin. com, “we realized there’s banking trouble in a lot more countries.

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Major Online Swiss Bank Integrates Bitcoin Custody, Boost in Institutionalization

Buckle up, the institutionalization of bitcoin and crypto, in general, has begun. Swissquote, a $618 million worth online banking group, announced Friday that it is partnering with Zug-based Crypto Storage to enable cryptocurrency custodial services on its platform.

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Most Popular Cryptocurrencies in India According to Exchanges

Several Indian crypto exchanges have shared data with news. Bitcoin. com on the most traded cryptocurrencies on their platforms so far this year. Crypto enthusiasts in India have been buying and selling a wide range of cryptocurrencies despite the central bank’s roadblock which stops crypto exchanges from accessing banking services.

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Swissquote Banking Group to Launch Crypto Custody in Late March

Swiss banking group Swissquote to launch crypto custody in late March, allowing the transfer of crypto from an external wallet to a bank account and vice versa

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Swissquote Bank Launching ‘Nuke Proof’ Crypto Custody

Online banking group Swissquote is launching a custody service that will see crypto keys stored in an ex-military bunker.

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AZBIT ICO

Azbit will provide traditional financial services for crypto projects and private users, as well as access to investment products. We will offer: For blockchain businesses and private individuals: traditional fiat banking and financial services, as well as brokerage services providing access to trading on traditional stock and currency markets.

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BlockFi Boosts the Market with Interest Accounts

Interest account in bitcoins? That’s it! Startup BlockFi promises 6. 2% per annum. Better than 0% For crypto investors, 6. 2% per year is a ridiculous profit. We are used to x ROI. But for the banking market this is a very interesting rate.

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NEM Ventures Unveils New Investment In Vimba

NEM Ventures, the venture capital branch of the NEM cryptocurrency project, has announced its first portfolio investment in New Zealand based “crypto banking” startup Vimba. NEM Ventures plans to inject $500,000 USD into the Vimba project to help expand its current operations.

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Blockchain and Crypto Firms in Malta Struggle to Find Banking Services

Blockchain and cryptocurrency firms are facing difficulties with opening bank accounts until they get their Malta Financial Services Authority (MFSA) license according to the Times of Malta report on March 1, 2019.

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Indian Supreme Court Advocate Says Cryptocurrencies Cannot Be Regulated

A supreme court advocate has explained the limitations of the Indian government’s power to regulate cryptocurrency, determining that the court should not get involved. Meanwhile, the crypto community awaits the government’s regulatory framework and the supreme court hearing of the petitions against the banking ban by the central bank.

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Bahrain Could Squeeze India to Re-Open its Crypto Market and Legalize Bitcoin

As per the request of the Reserve Bank of India, the country’s central banking institution, local banks have been disallowed from dealing with crypto businesses such as Bitcoin exchanges since 2018.

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Indian Government Confirms Cryptocurrency Regulation in Final Stages

The government of India has told the country’s supreme court that the committee tasked with drafting crypto regulation is in the final stages of deliberations. The court plans to hear the petitions against the banking ban by the central bank after the government produces crypto regulation.

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America’s Signature Bank to Offer Services to Bermuda Crypto Companies

U.S. commercial bank Signature will start to offer a full range of banking services to licensed fintech companies in Bermuda, including those in the digital asset industry. The bank has reached an agreement with the government to provide the service, moving in to fill the gap left by local banks, which have been reluctant to […] The post America’s Signature Bank to Offer Services to Bermuda Crypto Companies appeared first on Bitcoin News.

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Report: Blockchain and Crypto Firms in Malta Face Difficulty in Finding Banking Services

Banks are reportedly declining account applications from blockchain and crypto-related firms in Malta

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Crypto Start-ups in Malta Facing Issues Accessing Banking Services

A lot is reported in the crypto and mainstream press about Malta and its open stance towards companies innovating with both cryptocurrency and blockchain tech. However, it appears that many start-ups are struggling to secure banking services with the island’s financial institutions.

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A New York Bank is Opening Accounts for Bermuda’s Crypto Startups

Cryptocurrency startups in Bermuda can now open bank accounts in New York. In a press release published Thursday, the Government of Bermuda announced that it is partnering with New York-based Signature Bank.

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End of the Line for Stable Coins & Online Crypto Payment Processors?

Bridge for seamless value exchange between crypto & traditional banks Nimiq, a disruptive project in Blockchain, has created the blueprint for making fiat currency (USD, EUR, etc) blockchain-compatible.

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Beginner’s Guide to Crypterium (CRPT) Review – Pay With Crypto Anywhere In the World

“Whatever you can do with your money, you can now do with your crypto”, is the motto of Crypterium. It is a revolutionary digital cryptobank with credit subtoken and open platform. Their goal is to provide a convenient banking experience all over the world using the power of blockchain technology and their experience in contactless […] The post Beginner’s Guide to Crypterium (CRPT) Review – Pay With Crypto Anywhere In the World appeared first on CaptainAltcoin.

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Bitcoin Adoption: Could Chase Bank’s Anti-Conservative Push be an Opening Crypto?

According to alternative news platform Breitbart, a slew of conservative media personalities have had their banking services terminated by Chase Bank. Amongst those impacted are Rebel Media host, Martina Markota; independent reporter, Joe Biggs; Proud Boys leader, Enrique Tarrio; and others.

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Japanese Banking Giant Mizuho Unveils Its Own Crypto on March 1

CoinSpeaker Japanese Banking Giant Mizuho Unveils Its Own Crypto on March 1 Mizuho Bank will partner with over 60 financial institutions to use its J-Coin Pay platform while serving over 59 million customers.

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Japanese Megabank Mizuho is Launching its Own Digital Currency in March

Almost a fortnight since JPMorgan unveiled its own cryptocurrency and nearly three years after conducting tests, Japanese financial giant Mizuho Financial Group has announced a launch date for its digital currency, J-Coin.

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Bahrain Becomes First Arab Nation to Comprehensively Regulate Bitcoin

A couple months ago, CCN reported that Bahrain had completed its draft regulations for cryptocurrencies. The Arab nation has now completed its finalized version of the same, and it hasn’t noted much change in its positive disposition.

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125-Year-Old Swiss Bank Julius Baer Enters Cryptocurrency Market

Julius Baer, the 125 year-old Swiss private bank, has announced a partnership with cryptocurrency banking startup Seba Crypto AG. The bank did not release details of the agreement, but stressed that it was responding to increasing demand from customers for the capability to store, trade and invest in crypto assets.

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The First Crypto Physical Backed ETF Will Not Be BTC, but Aidos Kuneen (ADK)

Aidos Kuneen (ADK) is founded by Ricardo Badoer, a man who owns shares in banks and is a member of the Bank Board in Kenya Sumac Microfinance and Hakika Microfinance from Tanzania. Besides investing in the banking sector, he owns two soccer clubs, the Spanish CD Ursaria, and Kenya FC Wazito, and through his company, […] The post The First Crypto Physical Backed ETF Will Not Be BTC, but Aidos Kuneen (ADK) appeared first on NullTX.

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Swiss Private Bank Julius Baer Partners With SEBA Crypto AG To Offer Crypto Services

Swiss Bank Julius Baer Partners With SEBA Crypto AG To Offer Crypto Services A major bank has just decided to offer crypto services for its clients. The Swiss private bank Julius Baer has started a new partnership with SEBA Crypto AG, a Swiss crypto startup focused on banking solutions. The partnership was announced today and […]

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Swiss Bank Julius Baer Partners With SEBA Crypto AG To Offer Digital Asset Services

The private bank reaches out to digital asset owners while SEBA Crypto AG continues to place its roots in Switzerland’s crypto banking sector.

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Swiss Banking Giant Julius Baer to Offer Its Clients Crypto Asset Services

Swiss banking giant Julius Baer partners with crypto bank Seba to offer digital asset services

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Top Swiss Bank Provides Crypto Storage and Trading Services, Massive For Awareness

Julius Baer announced today that it would offer crypto services to its clients all across the world. Switzerland’s third-largest banking giant partnered with a Zug-based startup SEBA Crypto to take advantage of their institutional-grade digital assets solution.

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Swiss Banking Giant to Offer Crypto Services

One of the oldest and one of the largest bank in Switzerland, with $380 billion in assets under management and close to one trillion dollars in total assets, plans to... The post Swiss Banking Giant to Offer Crypto Services appeared first on Trustnodes.

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More Institutional Investment Coming? Liechtenstein’s Bank Frick Launches Crypto Trading Platform for Institutions

Bank Frick, a Liechtenstein-based bank known for their pioneering role in blockchain banking, is launching an institutional cryptocurrency trading… The post More Institutional Investment Coming? Liechtenstein’s Bank Frick Launches Crypto Trading Platform for Institutions appeared first on Invest In Blockchain.

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Indian Supreme Court Demands Crypto Rules and Regulations from the Government in 4 Weeks

Sequel to the crypto banking ban by the central bank of India, there have been petitions, the Supreme court of India is all set to hear the petition. It has placed a demand on the Indian government to produce crypto rules and regulations to enable it to make a ruling on the existing cases.

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