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Banks are financial institutions which are licensed to receive deposits and give out loans, as well as provide other financial services. Although convenient in a lot of cases, banks have many crucial disadvantages, such as high fees, and arbitrary restrictions and work schedules. Bitcoin was designed, in part, to avoid these disadvantages.

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Chilean Anti-Monopoly Court Orders Banks To Re-Open Crypto Exchange’s Accounts

APR 26, 2018 | Aaron Wood

The Chilean anti-monopoly court has sided with Buda cryptocurrency exchange, and ordered two banks to re-open their accounts.

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Spanish BBVA Becomes First Global Bank To Issue Loan Using Blockchain

APR 26, 2018 | Aaron Wood

Spanish multinational bank BBVA becomes first global bank to issue a loan using Blockchain technology.

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German Securities Trading Bank Reportedly Becomes First In Country To Trade Crypto

APR 26, 2018 | Ana Alexandre

German bank VPE has launched a cryptocurrency trading service available to institutional investors and professional clients.

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Banks And Cryptocurrencies Global Evaluation: Europe

APR 24, 2018 | Christina Georacopoulos

European regulation awaits further instruction

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Total Crypto Market Cap Hits 7-Week High At $400 Bln, BTC Holds Near $9K

APR 23, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Crypto markets see mixed greens and reds today, with BTC still holding near $9K and ETH moving past $630

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Goldman Sachs Hires Crypto Trader As VP Of Digital Assets ‘In Response To Client Interest’

APR 23, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Crypto trader Justin Schmidt will join Goldman Sachs as the head of their digital asset markets for guiding customers in crypto

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Major UAE Bank Implements Blockchain Tech To Prevent Check Fraud

APR 23, 2018 | Helen Partz

The National Bank of Dubai is rolling out its ‘Cheque Chain’ system after successful testing, to prevent check-related fraud.

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India: Delhi High Court Seeks Response From Central Bank On Recent Crypto Ban, Report Says

APR 22, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

The High Court of Delhi has reportedly sent a notice to the Reserve Bank of India in response to a company’s petition that the bank’s crypto ban is unconstituti...

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Crypto Exchange CEO Runs For Mayor Of Taipei To Make It Asia’s ‘Pioneer Blockchain City’

APR 20, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Crypto developer and CEO of the OTCBTC exchange is running for mayor of Taipei in order to transform the capital into a “Blockchain city” for Asia.

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Chilean Banks vs Crypto Exchanges: Will Citizens Have Access to Technology?

APR 19, 2018 | Darryn Pollock

Following Chilean exchange Buda’s decision to fight their banking blockade, the CEO has questioned these banks’ decision making.

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Indian ICICI Bank Enlists 250 Corporates To Int’l Trade And Finance Blockchain Platform

APR 19, 2018 | Ana Alexandre

ICICI Bank, India’s largest private sector bank by consolidated assets, onboarded over 250 corporates to its Blockchain platform for trade finance transactions.

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US Stablecoin Project Basis Raises $133 Mln From Major VC Firms

APR 18, 2018 | Helen Partz

New proposed stable cryptocurrency project Basis raises $133 mln from big name VC investors.

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Banks and the Crypto Industry: Asia

APR 18, 2018 | Christina Georacopoulos

What to expect for the future of banking and fintech

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Bank Of Japan: Central Bank Digital Currencies Could Destabilize Existing Financial System

APR 17, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Bank of Japan deputy governor said during a recent speech that central bank-issued digital currencies could disrupt the current banking system, not for the bett...

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Swiss Banking Industry To Be Hurt The Most By Blockchain, Says New Moody’s Report

APR 17, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Switzerland’s banking industry could be affected more than other countries’ by cheap Blockchain-powered cross-border transactions, a Moody’s report shows

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India: Delhi High Court Seeks Response From Central Bank On Recent Crypto Ban, Report Says

APR 22, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

The High Court of Delhi has reportedly sent a notice to the Reserve Bank of India in response to a company’s petition that the bank’s crypto ban is unconstituti...

25101

Banks and the Crypto Industry: Asia

APR 18, 2018 | Christina Georacopoulos

What to expect for the future of banking and fintech

22582

Total Crypto Market Cap Hits 7-Week High At $400 Bln, BTC Holds Near $9K

APR 23, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Crypto markets see mixed greens and reds today, with BTC still holding near $9K and ETH moving past $630

17795

US Stablecoin Project Basis Raises $133 Mln From Major VC Firms

APR 18, 2018 | Helen Partz

New proposed stable cryptocurrency project Basis raises $133 mln from big name VC investors.

17358

Banks And Cryptocurrencies Global Evaluation: Europe

APR 24, 2018 | Christina Georacopoulos

European regulation awaits further instruction

17076

Spanish BBVA Becomes First Global Bank To Issue Loan Using Blockchain

APR 26, 2018 | Aaron Wood

Spanish multinational bank BBVA becomes first global bank to issue a loan using Blockchain technology.

15380

Crypto Exchange CEO Runs For Mayor Of Taipei To Make It Asia’s ‘Pioneer Blockchain City’

APR 20, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Crypto developer and CEO of the OTCBTC exchange is running for mayor of Taipei in order to transform the capital into a “Blockchain city” for Asia.

15158

Indian ICICI Bank Enlists 250 Corporates To Int’l Trade And Finance Blockchain Platform

APR 19, 2018 | Ana Alexandre

ICICI Bank, India’s largest private sector bank by consolidated assets, onboarded over 250 corporates to its Blockchain platform for trade finance transactions.

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Swiss Banking Industry To Be Hurt The Most By Blockchain, Says New Moody’s Report

APR 17, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Switzerland’s banking industry could be affected more than other countries’ by cheap Blockchain-powered cross-border transactions, a Moody’s report shows

13934

Major UAE Bank Implements Blockchain Tech To Prevent Check Fraud

APR 23, 2018 | Helen Partz

The National Bank of Dubai is rolling out its ‘Cheque Chain’ system after successful testing, to prevent check-related fraud.

13523

Goldman Sachs Hires Crypto Trader As VP Of Digital Assets ‘In Response To Client Interest’

APR 23, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Crypto trader Justin Schmidt will join Goldman Sachs as the head of their digital asset markets for guiding customers in crypto

13349

German Securities Trading Bank Reportedly Becomes First In Country To Trade Crypto

APR 26, 2018 | Ana Alexandre

German bank VPE has launched a cryptocurrency trading service available to institutional investors and professional clients.

13244

Chilean Anti-Monopoly Court Orders Banks To Re-Open Crypto Exchange’s Accounts

APR 26, 2018 | Aaron Wood

The Chilean anti-monopoly court has sided with Buda cryptocurrency exchange, and ordered two banks to re-open their accounts.

13001

Chilean Banks vs Crypto Exchanges: Will Citizens Have Access to Technology?

APR 19, 2018 | Darryn Pollock

Following Chilean exchange Buda’s decision to fight their banking blockade, the CEO has questioned these banks’ decision making.

11905

Bank Of Japan: Central Bank Digital Currencies Could Destabilize Existing Financial System

APR 17, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Bank of Japan deputy governor said during a recent speech that central bank-issued digital currencies could disrupt the current banking system, not for the bett...

9809

Bank Of Japan: Central Bank Digital Currencies Could Destabilize Existing Financial System

APR 17, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Bank of Japan deputy governor said during a recent speech that central bank-issued digital currencies could disrupt the current banking system, not for the bett...

9809

Swiss Banking Industry To Be Hurt The Most By Blockchain, Says New Moody’s Report

APR 17, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Switzerland’s banking industry could be affected more than other countries’ by cheap Blockchain-powered cross-border transactions, a Moody’s report shows

13934

US Stablecoin Project Basis Raises $133 Mln From Major VC Firms

APR 18, 2018 | Helen Partz

New proposed stable cryptocurrency project Basis raises $133 mln from big name VC investors.

17358

Banks and the Crypto Industry: Asia

APR 18, 2018 | Christina Georacopoulos

What to expect for the future of banking and fintech

22582

Chilean Banks vs Crypto Exchanges: Will Citizens Have Access to Technology?

APR 19, 2018 | Darryn Pollock

Following Chilean exchange Buda’s decision to fight their banking blockade, the CEO has questioned these banks’ decision making.

11905

Indian ICICI Bank Enlists 250 Corporates To Int’l Trade And Finance Blockchain Platform

APR 19, 2018 | Ana Alexandre

ICICI Bank, India’s largest private sector bank by consolidated assets, onboarded over 250 corporates to its Blockchain platform for trade finance transactions.

14213

India: Delhi High Court Seeks Response From Central Bank On Recent Crypto Ban, Report Says

APR 22, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

The High Court of Delhi has reportedly sent a notice to the Reserve Bank of India in response to a company’s petition that the bank’s crypto ban is unconstituti...

25101

Crypto Exchange CEO Runs For Mayor Of Taipei To Make It Asia’s ‘Pioneer Blockchain City’

APR 20, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Crypto developer and CEO of the OTCBTC exchange is running for mayor of Taipei in order to transform the capital into a “Blockchain city” for Asia.

15158

Goldman Sachs Hires Crypto Trader As VP Of Digital Assets ‘In Response To Client Interest’

APR 23, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Crypto trader Justin Schmidt will join Goldman Sachs as the head of their digital asset markets for guiding customers in crypto

13349

Major UAE Bank Implements Blockchain Tech To Prevent Check Fraud

APR 23, 2018 | Helen Partz

The National Bank of Dubai is rolling out its ‘Cheque Chain’ system after successful testing, to prevent check-related fraud.

13523

Total Crypto Market Cap Hits 7-Week High At $400 Bln, BTC Holds Near $9K

APR 23, 2018 | Molly Jane Zuckerman

Crypto markets see mixed greens and reds today, with BTC still holding near $9K and ETH moving past $630

17795

Banks And Cryptocurrencies Global Evaluation: Europe

APR 24, 2018 | Christina Georacopoulos

European regulation awaits further instruction

17076

German Securities Trading Bank Reportedly Becomes First In Country To Trade Crypto

APR 26, 2018 | Ana Alexandre

German bank VPE has launched a cryptocurrency trading service available to institutional investors and professional clients.

13244

Spanish BBVA Becomes First Global Bank To Issue Loan Using Blockchain

APR 26, 2018 | Aaron Wood

Spanish multinational bank BBVA becomes first global bank to issue a loan using Blockchain technology.

15380

Chilean Anti-Monopoly Court Orders Banks To Re-Open Crypto Exchange’s Accounts

APR 26, 2018 | Aaron Wood

The Chilean anti-monopoly court has sided with Buda cryptocurrency exchange, and ordered two banks to re-open their accounts.

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