Banking
Bitcoin Exchange ItBit Seeks Bank License With Ex-FDIC Chair
Bitcoin exchange itBit has filed an application for a state banking license in New York, the NYDFS reports.
Santander InnoVentures Chief on Blockchain Tech's 'Bigger Picture'
Mariano Belinky, managing director of Santander InnoVentures discusses whether distributed ledgers have the potential to transform banking.
Bitcoin and Blockchain Up for Debate at FutureMoney Conference
Bitcoin’s consumer appeal and the technical promise of distributed ledgers were hotly debated topics during yesterday's FutureMoney event.
JPMorgan CEO: We Can Learn From Technologies Like Bitcoin
Jamie Dimon, chairman and president of JP Morgan Chase, says his bank can learn from disruptive payment systems like bitcoin.
UBS to Research Blockchain Technology in London Lab
Swiss investment bank UBS will open a London-based research lab to explore the application of blockchain technology in the fintech industry.
Goldman Sachs Report Says Bitcoin Could Shape 'Future of Finance'
Goldman Sachs has published a report naming bitcoin and Ripple among the technology trends that could shape the future of global finance and payments.
US Bank Regulator: Virtual Currencies Could Be 'Revolutionary'
Speaking before the Institute of International Bankers this week, the US Comptroller of the Currency discussed virtual currency.
Bank of England: Digital Currencies Could Revolutionise Payments
A combination of digital currencies and mobile technology may reshape the payments landscape, according to a new Bank of England research report.
Bitcoin.de Launches Integration With Fidor Bank Accounts
Bitcoin.de has announced enhanced services as a result of its partnership with Fidor Bank, allowing EUR/BTC trades to be completed within "seconds".
