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DBS Bank Is Planning to Launch a Digital Asset Exchange
DBS is planning to launch an exchange for trading bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, the bank told CoinDesk.

Bitcoin Critic Peter Schiff's Bank Under Spotlight in Global Tax Probe
A Puerto Rico-based bank founded by long-time bitcoin skeptic Peter Schiff is under investigation over suspicions it facilitated tax evasion.

Meet in the Middle: Crypto Companies and Banks Are Evolving Together
Kraken’s move to become a bank in Wyoming is more about getting traditional finance to adapt to the crypto industry than the other way around.

Pandemic Will Speed Bitcoin Adoption, Says DBS Bank Economist
When it comes to bitcoin, Singapore's DBS Bank sees a "pandemic-led acceleration of adoption."

US Regulator to Shake Up Banking With Federal Charters for Payment Firms
Acting Comptroller of Currency (and former Coinbase exec) Brian Brooks is spearheading the move to let payment firms operate as banks across state lines.

Barclays' Former Russian Bank Has Issued a Token-Collateralized Loan
Expobank has issued its first loan using WAVES tokens as collateral – the bank are now estimating what future demand could be.

Following OCC Letter, Some US Banks Appear Open to Providing Crypto Services
Nationally regulated banks want the OCC to clarify just how and when they can provide cryptocurrency services, hinting traditional financial institutions are paying close attention to the space.

Digital Bank Revolut Adds Stellar to List of Supported Cryptocurrencies
Users will now be able to buy and sell XLM on Revolut’s platform, the fintech firm announced Tuesday.

Banks Won't Rush to Hold Crypto – But OCC's Regulatory Approval Makes It Harder to Ignore
Regulatory approval doesn't mean banks are about to begin providing crypto custody, but it is accelerating a conversation about financial institutions safeguarding bitcoin.


