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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.

Bjorn Kjos, Norwegian Air

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Silvergate Bank Eyes Crypto-Backed Loans for Institutions

Silvergate Bank, one of the cryptocurrency industry's few go-to financial service providers, is planning to become a crypto lender.

Silvergate CEO Alan Lane (CoinDesk)

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60 Latin American Banks Can Now Use Bitcoin for Cross-Border Payments

Crypto exchange Bitex wants to decrease costs associated with cross-border banking using the bitcoin blockchain.

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Israeli Cryptocurrency Traders Locked Out of Banking System: Report

Crypto startups are hitting a snag when it comes to Israeli banks.

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Three of Ireland's ‘Big Four’ Banks Using Blockchain to Verify Staff Credentials

Bank of Ireland, AIB and Ulster Bank, are using a Deloitte blockchain system to verify and track employees' credentials.

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ABN AMRO Eyes Launch of Blockchain Inventory Platform, Dropping Wallet Plan

As ABN AMRO drops its exploration of a crypto wallet product, the Dutch bank says it's seeking to launch a blockchain platform for trade inventory.

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My Bank Account Was Frozen for Bitcoin – And It Only Made Me Love Crypto More

The guy who coined the term "hodl" has a real bitcoin story that only made his interest in the technology stronger.

Hodl Guy, Frozen

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Crypto Wallet Abra Adds In-App Support for 'Thousands' of US Banks

Crypto wallet Abra now let users connect to “thousands” of U.S. banks. It's also added withdrawals for all 30 supported cryptos.

Abra CEO Bill Barhydt (CoinDesk archives)

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There's a New Medici Bank After 500 Years, And This Time It's Crypto-Friendly

A descendant of the famed Medici Italian banking family has opened a cryptocurrency-friendly bank in Puerto Rico.

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Five Banks Now Let Users Verify Their Identities Using a Blockchain App

Five Canadian banks have rolled out a new blockchain-based mobile service from SecureKey to let customers securely verify their identities.

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