Russian banks to establish Russia’s first blockchain operator
Several major Russian banks have agreed to establish the first blockchain operator to develop technologies based on distributed ledgers.The spread and regulation of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology in the banking industry and fintech applications.
Russian banks to establish Russia’s first blockchain operator
Several major Russian banks have agreed to establish the first blockchain operator to develop technologies based on distributed ledgers.
HSBC clients report ban on MicroStrategy stock purchases
HSBC is reportedly prohibiting clients from buying MicroStrategy shares, which has concentrated a substantial portion of its reserves in bitcoin.
State Street to launch a digital-asset trading platform for banks
State Street, the second-oldest bank in the United States, will launch a digital-asset trading platform for financial institutions in mid-2021.
JPMorgan chief urges tougher crypto regulation
Digital currencies and fintech projects should have a clear legal status, as they potentially threaten the traditional banking sector, Jamie Dimon said in a letter to shareholders.
Tech Mahindra to launch ‘stablecoin-as-a-service’ tool for banks
The Indian IT giant Tech Mahindra and the Dutch blockchain incubator Quantoz will develop a service aimed at financial institutions for integrating stablecoins.
Canadian-listed fintech launches bitcoin-cashback mortgage
The Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and NASDAQ-listed Canadian fintech company Mogo announced the launch of a new incentive program offering cashback in the first cryptocurrency.
Avanti raises $37m ahead of digital-asset bank launch
The Avanti startup announced the closing of its Series A funding round, during which it raised $37m to launch a digital-asset bank. Total funding raised since inception stands at $44m.
Bitcoin-cashback platform Lolli raises $5m in pre-Series A
Lolli, which offers bitcoin cashback for online purchases, has raised $5 million in a pre-Series A funding round. It was led by venture-capital firm Seven Seven Six, co-founded by Reddit's Alexis Ohanian, and Night Media.
Bitcoin-friendly startup Revolut pulls out of the Russian market
The British fintech startup Revolut refused to enter the Russian market. This was stated by the company's founder Nikolai Storonsky in an interview with businessman Oleg Tinkov.
VTB chief Andrey Kostin likens Bitcoin mining to counterfeiting
Andrey Kostin, chairman of the board of VTB Bank, during an online discussion with Private Banking clients expressed the view that the future of Bitcoin is doomed, despite the rapid rise in the price of the cryptocurrency. Forbes reports this.We use cookies to improve the quality of our service.
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