Banking

Regulation

Bank of England: Bitcoin Could Disrupt UK Monetary Policy

A new Bank of England report explores the economic impact and the potential monetary risks of bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 September 2014
Regulation

Banking Survey: 65% of US Consumers ‘Unlikely’ to Buy Bitcoin

A report from the Massachusetts Division of Banks suggests many consumers are still wary about bitcoin.

Policy & regulation  ·  27 August 2014
Banks

International Megabank Santander Commissions Study on Bitcoin

Santander has commissioned a study investigating the potential impact of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on the banking sector.

Business  ·  26 August 2014
Volatility

Wedbush: Wall Street Sees Opportunity in Bitcoin’s Volatility

A new report from Wedbush finds that bitcoin's volatility isn't likely to affect its use as a payment network.

Business  ·  21 August 2014
Exchanges

Circle Issues $50 to Customer to Cover Unexpected Cash Advance Fee

Circle has credited a user following concern he was charged unwarranted cash advance fees by his card issuer.

Business  ·  1 August 2014
Regulation

New Zealand Bitcoin ATM Operator Shuts Down After Bank Refusals

A New Zealand bitcoin ATM operator is the latest to fall victim to the banking industry's digital currency barriers.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 July 2014
Regulation

The Real Reason Banks Don’t Like Bitcoin

A banking professional lists the reasons banks are reluctant to deal with bitcoin, and it involves compliance and costs.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 July 2014
Bitcoin

ING: Future Bitcoin Protocol Should Include Central Bank Functions

ING Bank has issued a new video assessment of bitcoin that suggests how it can be improved.

Business  ·  15 July 2014
Banking

Under the Microscope: The True Costs of Banking

Hass McCook compares the relative sustainability of the bitcoin network with the legacy banking system.

Business  ·  12 July 2014
Regulation

Middle East Investment Bank: Bitcoin Could Ignite Regional E-Commerce

Middle Eastern investment bank Markaz has issued a report on bitcoin's potential in e-commerce and the oil trade.

Policy & regulation  ·  26 June 2014
Regulation

European Bank to Study Benefits of Integrating Bitcoin Technology

The Estonian bank LHV will examine bitcoin bank services and the use of the block chain technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 June 2014
Banking

Capital One Hiring Data Analysts With Bitcoin Know-How

The US bank holding company is seeking data scientists with sufficient expertise to investigate cryptocurrencies and other disruptive technologies.

Business  ·  9 June 2014
Bitcoin

Fidor Exec: Banks Can’t Avoid Competition from Cryptocurrencies

Fidor COO Michael Maier tells CoinDesk about the bank's growing role in serving and expanding the digital currency ecosystem.

Policy & regulation  ·  5 June 2014
Banking

Saxo CEO: Bitcoin’s Liquidity Problems Are Driving Banks Away

Saxo Bank co-founder and CEO Lars Seier Christensen has said the market isn't right for banks – yet.

Business  ·  9 May 2014
Banking

New Mobile Payment System ‘Paym’ Poses Challenge for Bitcoin

A new payment system, Paym, allows people to send money to each other using only mobile numbers.

Business  ·  29 April 2014