Banking
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
National Australia Bank Turns Back on Bitcoin, Closes Accounts
Australia's bitcoin-friendliest bank turns cold, closing accounts due to 'unacceptable risk' to its business and reputation.
Federal Bank VP: Bitcoin Threat Means Banks Must 'Adapt or Die'
The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis can compete with bitcoin as currency, but not payments, said David Andolfatto.
UBS: Banks Could 'Absorb the Benefits' of Bitcoin
In a new report, UBS indicated it sees bitcoin's technology as capable of reducing financial costs while improving security.
Bitcoin Banking, Solving ID Theft, and Why Regulators Should Love Pasties
John Law wonders if cryptocurrencies could secure your cash, BLTs could protect your ID and bitcoin is wrongly named.
Japanese Megabank Mizuho Now an Official Defendant in Mt. Gox Lawsuits
Changes to a lawsuit against Mt. Gox in North America added Mizuho Bank and founder Jed McCaleb as defendants.
