Banking
First Singapore Bank Joins JPMorgan's Blockchain Payments Initiative
JPMorgan's blockchain payments network has just onboarded its first Singapore-based bank, OCBC.
Bank of America Joins Marco Polo Blockchain Trade Network
The sixth-largest U.S. company has joined Marco Polo, a consortium working to bring efficiencies to international trade using blockchain tech.
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.
Wells Fargo to Pilot Dollar-Linked Stablecoin for Internal Settlement
U.S.-based financial giant Wells Fargo is developing a digital dollar that will run on the firm’s first blockchain platform.
Deutsche Bank Joins JPMorgan's Crypto Payments Network
JPMorgan's blockchain-based interbank payments initiative, IIN, has added Deutsche Bank as its latest member, bringing the total to 320 banks.
Tagomi Rollout Paves Way for Institutional Crypto Shorting
Crypto brokerage Tagomi released its borrowing and lending platform to the wider public, enabling investors to short cryptocurrencies.
Santander Settles Both Sides of a $20 Million Bond Trade on Ethereum
Santander has issued a $20 million bond on ethereum, and paid fiat cash for it on the public blockchain as well.
How Celsius Turned Its Crypto ICO Into a Billion-Dollar Lending Business
Lending startup Celsius went from a $50 million token sale to $1 billion in crypto deposits.
Crypto Sleuthing Firm Elliptic Raises $23 Million in Fundraise Led by SBI
Blockchain forensics firm Elliptic has raised $23 million in Series B round led by Tokyo-based financial institution (and XRP holder) SBI.
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.
