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Why and How Banks Should Embrace Blockchain Tech
In the second part of his three-part series, angel investor William Mougayar looks at why and how banks should start embracing blockchain technology.
Bitcoin: Another Banking Headache
Investor William Mougayar discusses how banks dealt with the emergence of the Internet and how blockchain tech is causing them a whole new headache.
Fed Official Outlines Bitcoin Risks for Community Banks
The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco has penned an informal advisory note to community banks regarding digital currencies.
Survey: 47% of Finance Pros Say Firms Exploring Blockchain Tech
New data suggests that many financial professionals see their industry being reshaped by blockchain technology.
ING Bank: Customers Not Blocked From Buying Bitcoin
A spokesperson for ING Group has clarified that its customers are able to buy bitcoin via company bank accounts.
BNP Paribas: Blockchains Will Destroy or Rebuild Securities Services
Blockchain technology will bring either doom or opportunity to securities services firms, according to European banking giant BNP Paribas.
LHV Bank Partners with Bitcoin Exchange CoinFloor
Estonia's LHV Bank has partnered with Coinfloor, a UK-based bitcoin exchange, furthering its interest in the digital currency space.
US Treasury May Consider Bitcoin Industry Concerns Over Banking Access
The Chamber of Digital Commerce will present data to the US Treasury on banking problems faced by digital currency startups at a meeting next week.
Why Bitcoin Needs Lawyers to Bridge the Technology Gap
As bitcoin continues to be taken more seriously by banks and regulators, the industry needs lawyers to help smooth out bumps on its way to mainstream.
Bankers Debate Bitcoin at Sibos 2014
Sibos 2014 included a day of seminars on bitcoin and the future of block chain applications.
