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New Zealand Central Bank 'Not Threatened' by Bitcoin's Rise
The deputy governor of New Zealand's central bank has spoken positively of digital currencies like bitcoin.

Fidor, Kraken Unite to Launch 'World's First Cryptocurrency Bank'
German Internet direct bank Fidor and exchange operator Kraken are partnering on a cryptocurrency bank project.

Vogogo Secures Key Payments Partnership Ahead of US Expansion
Vogogo has secured a new partnership that will expedite its launch of bitcoin compliance solutions in the US market.

Why Wall Streeters Are Turning to Bitcoin for a Living
Traders and analysts are leaving Wall Street for cryptocurrency markets as banks reel from fines and volatility vanishes.

Saxo Bank Event Panel: Block Chain Intriguing, Bitcoin a Fad
While bitcoin is a "fad", the block chain has potential, said panellists at Saxo Bank’s Trading Debates event yesterday.

IMF and World Bank Annual Meetings Explore Block Chain's Potential
Bitcoin was discussed at the annual International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings held in Washington, DC, this weekend.

Netagio Beats Banking Blues with WalPay Partnership
A partnership with WalPay means Netagio can beat recent banking problems, while adding credit and debit card deposits.

US Banks Announce Ripple Protocol Integration
American banks CBW and Cross River are to be the first to adopt Ripple's open-source distributed transaction infrastructure.

How Bitcoin's Banking Crunch is Holding Back US Startups
While global interest in bitcoin is increasing, startups in its largest market are facing hurdles that threaten innovation.

Banks Cut Ties With Isle of Man's Bitcoin Industry
The link between bitcoin companies and banks in the Isle of Man is to be severed next month.

