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How One of the Largest Institutional Whales Came Out From the Shadows
BitMex leaderboards allowed traders to use a three-word pseudonym to protect their identity while being able to boast their trading profits. In 2019, two of the top 10 were revealed to be one single institution: Alameda Research. дальше »
2019-11-14 14:00 | |
A Million Bank Users Ask For Their Money, is Crypto a Viable Alternative?
Almost one million customers of an Indian bank are currently without access to the money they deposited with the institution. The incident serves as yet another reminder of the shortcomings of the current banking system and the potential improvements offered by crypto. дальше »
2019-11-13 01:00 | |
Benoit Coeure to Lead European Central Bank’s New Virtual Currency Project at BIS Innovation Hub
Benoit Coeure, a former member of the executive board of the European Central Bank (EBC) has been assigned to lead the Bank of International Settlements (BIS)’s Innovation Hub, starting next year, and will continue in the position for the next five years. дальше »
2019-11-12 23:50 | |
Canadian Stablecoin CUSD Officially Launched by BVCI
A stablecoin pegged to the US dollar, but aimed at the Canadian market, has been officially launched by Blockchain Venture Capital, Inc. CUSD Combines US Dollar Backing with Canadian Demand CUSD is the newest fiat-based stablecoin backed by the greenback, and secured by a US-based banking institution. дальше »
2019-11-11 17:13 | |
PBoC Appears to be ‘Neutral’ Regading the Underlying Technology of its Digital Currency
After statements from Chinese President Xi Jinping regarding the possible developments of blockchain technology in the nation, a representative of the People Bank of China stated instead that the institution is neutral with respect to the underlying technology that will be used to develop the digital currency. дальше »
2019-11-11 14:00 | |
Another Chinese Lender Bailed Out After Bank Run
Yichuan Rural Commercial Bank, a lender operating in the central Henan province, has become the latest Chinese bank to be bailed out by the government this year. The small financial institution, which has around 30 branches only in the Yichuan county, experienced a bank run sparked by rumors that its top management was in trouble […] The post Another Chinese Lender Bailed Out After Bank Run appeared first on Bitcoin News. дальше »
2019-11-3 10:35 | |
Digital Asset Custodian Koine Awarded Electronic Money Institution (EMI) License By FCA
Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has awarded and Electronic Money Institution (EMI) certificate to crypto assets custodian, Koine, Financial Magnates reports. Koine announced on Thursday that it has secured a licence to issue electronic money from FCA. дальше »
2019-11-1 02:23 | |
Two Former FATF Members Join Shyft To Enhance Its Crypto Compliance Service For Exchanges
The Shyft Network has recently called former members of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) to join its advisory team. According to the latest press release sent out to the media, the network would add two people to the team: Rick McDonell and Josee Nadeau. дальше »
2019-10-30 16:18 | |
Why Bitcoin? Bank of America Services Down Across U.S.
According to some, the need for Bitcoin (BTC) and decentralized digital money was just validated as a financial institution in the U. S. has suddenly gone offline. Over the past hour, reports have flooded in from thousands of Twitter users, including an NBC reporter, regarding Bank of America’s services. дальше »
2019-10-30 07:06 | |
Paxos to launch blockchain settlement service after No-Action relief from SEC
On 28 October, regulated financial institution Paxos Trust Company announced that it had received No-Action relief from the United States’ SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) to introduce its Paxos Settlement Service as a blockchain-based settlement platform. дальше »
2019-10-29 09:30 | |
Nexo Crypto Lender Reduces its Rates on Immediate Credit Lines
The crypto lending institution recently announced that it has reduced interest rates on the prompt crypto credit lines. Cheapest Rates on Blockchain Platform On Oct. 22, a press release was published where Nexo announced they were reducing the interest rates on their credit line service. The reason why they came up with that objective is […] дальше »
2019-10-26 00:01 | |
The University of Malta Introduces Blockchain and DLT Degree Program
The University of Malta, the highest educational institution in bitcoin-friendly Malta, has launched a master’s degree program in blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT). The course is aimed at equipping students with the skills they need to function in the rapidly evolving world of blockchain technology, according to reports on October 24, 2019. дальше »
2019-10-25 21:00 | |
Bitcoin’s recent collapse partly due to ‘over-enthusiasm’ about Bakkt
The launch of Bakkt’s Bitcoin Futures was one of the highly anticipated events of 2019. After a long delay, the ICE-backed institution’s Futures product went live on 23 September. However, it was off to a slow start. дальше »
2019-10-24 14:30 | |
National Bank of Cambodia (NBC) To Test Bakong Crypto Wallet For International Payments
The Central Bank of Cambodia has recently announced that it plans to diminish the costs of cross-border transfers and payments by using a digital wallet based on a blockchain called Bakong, powered by the Hyperledger technology. дальше »
2019-10-19 00:05 | |
Banco Santander Transforming Madrid with DLT
Spanish bank Banco Santander has launched a $20 million bond on the blockchain. The financial institution has also partnered with the Madrid City Council to develop a blockchain-powered application that will enable citizens to pay transport fare from a unified platform, according to an EnterpriseTimes report on October 18, 2019. дальше »
2019-10-19 23:00 | |
Global Monetary Enforcer FATF Shares Concerns About Libra And Stablecoins
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), one of the most important financial regulators in the world, has recently voiced some concerns about Facebook’s Libra project. According to the institution, Libra and other stablecoins could pose several risks if they were to achieve mass adoption, especially when considering money laundering and terrorist financing. Xiamgmin Liu, the […] дальше »
2019-10-19 22:34 | |
Dutch National Bank Says Gold Can Re-Start Economy in Case of Total Collapse
An article found on the De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) website has surprised many in the crypto space, with its bold claim that “If the entire system collapses, the gold stock provides a collateral to start over. дальше »
2019-10-13 12:18 | |
IRS Adds Taxpayer Questions Regarding if They Own or Transact in Cryptoassets
The U. S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has finally decided to acknowledge cryptocurrency in its reports. Now, U. S. taxpayer's will be asked whether they hold cryptocurrencies or not when they are reporting their taxes. дальше »
2019-10-12 23:59 | |
French Government-owned Bpifrance Joins Lightning Network Developer ACINQ’s $8 Million Investment Round
Veronique Jacq, managing director of the Digital Investment Unit at Bpifrance, says that the institution is “convinced that bitcoin is becoming more and more obvious.” Jacq, who heads the partially state-owned French investment bank, stated... дальше »
2019-10-9 11:29 | |
Saturn declared most moonfluential planet after follower count reaches 82
A team of researchers from the Carnegie Institution for Science recently announced the discovery of 20 new planets surrounding Saturn. This moves the ringed planet past Jupiter as the most ‘moonfluential’ denizen of our solar system. дальше »
2019-10-8 21:32 | |
Ripple exec reveals execution of 100,000 transactions in concert with Banco Santander
One of the world’s leading blockchain firms, Ripple’s payment technologies have been popular with many banks globally. One such bank is Banco Santander, which is one of the firm’s largest clients. дальше »
2019-10-8 19:30 | |
Major South Korean KB Kookmin Bank Adopts Blockchain Tech; Anticipating Digital Revolution
As the concept of blockchain becomes more and more widespread, many companies are roping it in to help with their internal processes. The institution stated that blockchain technology offers a multitude of benefits for the financial industry. дальше »
2019-10-8 17:39 | |
Banking Giant HSBC Set to Fire 10,000 More Employees
The banking sector continues to suffer drastic layoffs as the global economic outlook remains uncertain. The latest financial institution reported to be set for cutting a massive amount of workers is HSBC, which has already announced firing thousands of people just a few weeks ago. дальше »
2019-10-8 04:25 | |
Algo Capital Loses $2 Million From Their Hot Wallet; Algorand (ALGO) And USDt Stolen
The investment arm of Algorand recently revealed that they have lost close to $2million in Tether after CTO Pablo Yabo’s mobile phone was compromised. Algo Capital is a financial institution focused on powering Algorand’s borderless economy. дальше »
2019-10-6 18:15 | |
FATF reforms will ensure every crypto exchange is treated as a financial institution, claims eToro’s Mati Greenspan
When it comes to the crypto ecosystem, the businesses and industry experts share the similar weightage when it comes to sharing opinion. One of the rising entrepreneurs in this field is Mati Greenspan, who currently serves as eToro‘s Senior Market Analyst, featured in one YouTube interview to discuss various insights within the ecosystem. дальше »
2019-10-5 21:30 | |
US Congressmen Recommend Federal Reserve to Develop a National Cryptocurrency
Two representatives – French Hill (R-Arkansas) and Rep. Foster (D-Illinois), have asked the Federal Reserve, the country’s most significant financial institution, to bear in mind developing a digital dollar. дальше »
2019-10-3 18:30 | |
German Bank Predicts BTC at $90,000 After Next Halving
You wouldn’t expect a traditional financial institution to come up with a very optimistic forecast about the future of a cryptocurrency or an honest appraisal of its design. But Bayern LB, a lender based in the rich German province of Bavaria, has surprised the crypto community. дальше »
2019-10-3 03:55 | |
Is Venezuela’s Bitcoin Stash Really So Bullish for BTC?
Earlier today, news broke that the central bank of Venezula is in tests to see whether it would be advantageous for the institution to hold cryptocurrency reserves. The nation’s state-run oil company is also apparently attempting to send Bitcoin (BTC) and Ether (ETH) to pay suppliers via the central bank. дальше »
2019-9-27 23:00 | |
Modern Monetary Theory justifies printing more money, Bitcoin is the counterargument
Mario Draghi, the outgoing president of the European Central Bank, mentioned the institution is open to Modern Monetary Theory—a fiscal and monetary framework that argues governments can keep printing money so long as inflation is in check. дальше »
2019-9-26 21:31 | |
Venezuela may have Bitcoin and Ethereum, but it’s unsure how it can use them
The central bank of Venezuela is reportedly looking into whether it can store cryptocurrencies in its coffers, Bloomberg reports citing four anonymous individuals close to the matter. According to the report the bank‘s investigation follows a request by Petroleos de Venezuela SA (PSDV) – the country’s state-owned oil and natural gas company – which is apparently looking to send Bitcoin and Ethereum to the central bank. дальше »
2019-9-26 18:52 | |
DBS Group CEO Piyush Gupta to Discuss the Future of Digital Banking at Swell 2019
At a time of extreme competition in the banking sector and a growing threat by fintech startups, DBS Group CEO Piyush Gupta helped usher in a period of digital innovation—bringing the financial institution to the forefront of global banking leadership. дальше »
2019-9-26 00:00 | |
China has no idea know when it will launch its digital currency
Despite reports last month that China was readying itself to deploy its own government digital currency, it now seems the country is not so surefooted regarding the asset’s roll out. In a press conference in Beijing yesterday, The People’s Bank of China’s (PBoC) governor Yi Gang said that there is “no timetable” for the launch of its new digital currency, South China Morning Post reports. дальше »
2019-9-25 16:30 | |
Swiss Banks Team With Fintechs to Enter the Crypto Space
Multiple joint projects between banks and crypto companies based in Switzerland now offer customers the opportunity to invest in digital assets and take advantage of banking services related to cryptocurrencies. дальше »
2019-9-25 13:00 | |
Santander’s Ethereum-based ‘bond issuance’ may have problems handling securities on blockchain
Banco Santander, a major Spanish bank announced on 12th Sept this month, that they have issued the first end-to-end blockchain bond. The institution revealed that it had issued a $20 million bond that is directly integrated on to the Ethereum blockchain and operations will continue on it until it reaches one-year maturity. дальше »
2019-9-23 20:30 | |
Institution Oriented Crypto Exchange Seed CX Cuts Trading Fees
Chicago based crypto exchange Seed CX has cut its trading fees. Edward Woodford, co-founder and CEO of Seed CX said: “With our aggressive fee schedule and low slippage books, we continue to be the leading venue globally for cost of execution in the digital asset space. Our one basis point rebate for making is designed […] дальше »
2019-9-21 18:49 | |
Wells Fargo executive boasts of stablecoin’s better efficiency, higher speed against SWIFT
Wells Fargo, a Fortune 500 company providing financial services, has been the latest institution to express potential interest in blockchain and cryptocurrencies. As announced earlier, the organization revealed its plans to test an internal settlement service, Well Fargo Digital Cash, which would operate on its own Distributer Ledger. дальше »
2019-9-21 00:30 | |
Bank of America Joins Marco Polo Blockchain Network
According to a press release published on September 19, 2019, U. S. financial institution Bank of America is joining Marco Polo, a network that aims at enhancing international trade affairs thanks to the blockchain technology. дальше »
2019-9-20 23:00 | |
Arab Bank Switzerland becomes the latest institution to offer Bitcoin, Ethereum brokerage services
Arab Bank Switzerland joined the growing list of commercial banks to offer Bitcoin and Ethereum to its clients. The bank has partnered with blockchain technology company, Taurus, to help it set up and facilitate crypto-services, reported Swissinfo. дальше »
2019-9-19 12:04 | |
Bitcoin ETF Regulatory Withdrawal Sets Institution On-Ramp Back Once Again
VanEck and SolidX have withdrawn an SEC proposal for their latest attempt at a bitcoin ETF, setting this potential institutional on-ramp back again. The post Bitcoin ETF Regulatory Withdrawal Sets Institution On-Ramp Back Once Again appeared first on Bitcoin Magazine. дальше »
2019-9-19 22:23 | |
Bitcoin shorts made simpler as Tagomi introduces new borrow and lend platform
Cryptocurrencies are based on a highly volatile market. Price fluctuations take place within a small window of time, and investors face a major task on timely shorting or longing their trade on these assets. дальше »
2019-9-14 21:35 | |
Santander issues $20 million bond on Ethereum blockchain
The fifth-largest bank in Europe, Banco Santander, is the first financial institution to issue an “end-to-end” debt-based bond on Ethereum’s public blockchain. The move is an indicator of ETH’s growing importance in finance. дальше »
2019-9-13 13:26 | |
Sberbank Bank Buys $15M In Debt In Pilot From Trafigura Trading Giant Using Hyperledger’s Fabric
Sberbank, known as the largest banking institution in Russia, recently used blockchain technology to buy around $15 million USD worth of debt in accounts receivable from Trafigura, a commodity trader based in Singapore. дальше »
2019-9-13 23:10 | |
Brexit Be Damned! China Swoops in to Globalize London Stock Exchange
Even as UK’s clamor to sever ties with the European Union reaches fever pitch, a Hong Kong exchange operator whose main business comes from Mainland China has swooped in to take over a key British institution in a deal that smacks of globalization, a term that does not endear itself well to proponents of Brexit. дальше »
2019-9-12 20:35 | |
Hidden Jeffrey Epstein Funding Forces MIT Exec To Step Down; Will It Affect Digital Currency Initiative?
MIT’s head of the media lab has been forced to resign after reports emerged that he and other personnel at the institution had attempted to conceal information which indicated that they had over the years received financial contributions from Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender. дальше »
2019-9-10 19:16 | |