Banks

Banks

Singapore Exchange–Backed iSTOX Raises Series A for Tokenized Securities Trading

The Singapore Exchange-backed security token platform has raised an undisclosed investment from an investment bank based in Thailand.

Business  ·  4 October 2019
Banks

The New Medici Bank Is About to Take On Its First Crypto Clients

The new crypto-friendly institution, founded by a descendant of the Renaissance-era banking dynasty, is about to onboard its first clients.

Business  ·  26 September 2019
Banks

First Singapore Bank Joins JPMorgan’s Blockchain Payments Initiative

JPMorgan's blockchain payments network has just onboarded its first Singapore-based bank, OCBC.

Business  ·  20 September 2019
Banks

Arab Bank’s Swiss Arm Is Launching Cryptocurrency Services

The Swiss branch of one of the top financial institutions in the Middle East is launching a suite of cryptocurrency-based services.

Business  ·  19 September 2019
Exchanges

Norwegian Bank Invests in Crypto Exchange Founded by Airline Magnate

Savings bank Sparebanken Øst has just taken a stake in NBX, a crypto exchange set up by Norwegian Air founder Bjørn Kjos.

Business  ·  3 September 2019
Lending

Silvergate Bank Eyes Crypto-Backed Loans for Institutions

Silvergate Bank, one of the cryptocurrency industry's few go-to financial service providers, is planning to become a crypto lender.

Business  ·  19 August 2019
Exchanges

60 Latin American Banks Can Now Use Bitcoin for Cross-Border Payments

Crypto exchange Bitex wants to decrease costs associated with cross-border banking using the bitcoin blockchain.

Business  ·  13 August 2019
Banks

Israeli Cryptocurrency Traders Locked Out of Banking System: Report

Crypto startups are hitting a snag when it comes to Israeli banks.

Markets  ·  8 August 2019
Banks

Three of Ireland’s ‘Big Four’ Banks Using Blockchain to Verify Staff Credentials

Bank of Ireland, AIB and Ulster Bank, are using a Deloitte blockchain system to verify and track employees' credentials.

Policy & regulation  ·  30 May 2019
Wallets

ABN AMRO Eyes Launch of Blockchain Inventory Platform, Dropping Wallet Plan

As ABN AMRO drops its exploration of a crypto wallet product, the Dutch bank says it's seeking to launch a blockchain platform for trade inventory.

Business  ·  20 May 2019
Japan

My Bank Account Was Frozen for Bitcoin – And It Only Made Me Love Crypto More

The guy who coined the term "hodl" has a real bitcoin story that only made his interest in the technology stronger.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 May 2019
Wallets

Crypto Wallet Abra Adds In-App Support for ‘Thousands’ of US Banks

Crypto wallet Abra now let users connect to “thousands” of U.S. banks. It's also added withdrawals for all 30 supported cryptos.

Business  ·  10 May 2019
Banks

There’s a New Medici Bank After 500 Years, And This Time It’s Crypto-Friendly

A descendant of the famed Medici Italian banking family has opened a cryptocurrency-friendly bank in Puerto Rico.

Business  ·  9 May 2019
Canada

Five Banks Now Let Users Verify Their Identities Using a Blockchain App

Five Canadian banks have rolled out a new blockchain-based mobile service from SecureKey to let customers securely verify their identities.

Policy & regulation  ·  2 May 2019
Ethereum

French Lender Societe Generale Issues $112 Million Bond on Ethereum

French investment bank Societe Generale has issued $112 million of bonds as a security token on the public ethereum blockchain.

Markets  ·  23 April 2019