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9 Crypto Startups Make BBVA Competition Final

Nine crypto startups have made it through to the final of this year's BBVA Open Talent competition.

The European Securities and Markets Authority has published new submissions from a recent call for information on digital currencies.

By Stan HigginsAug 5, 2015

A bitcoin entrepreneur and a trading veteran have partnered on a blockchain project that aims to streamline the way assets are exchanged.

By Grace CaffynJul 27, 2015

A spokesperson for ING Group has clarified that its customers are able to buy bitcoin via company bank accounts.

By Pete RizzoJul 17, 2015

Blockchain technology will bring either doom or opportunity to securities services firms, according to European banking giant BNP Paribas.

By Grace CaffynJul 3, 2015

RBS confirmed it is undertaking a proof-of-concept with Ripple technology, following a high-profile payments mishap earlier this month.

By Grace CaffynJun 26, 2015

Korea's Coinplug has won a mainstream fintech award for its blockchain-based user authentication system, one that offers significant benefits.

By Jon SouthurstJun 25, 2015

Barclays has signed off on a proof-of-concept to trial bitcoin technology in an agreement with bitcoin exchange Safello.

By Grace CaffynJun 22, 2015

Polish payment processors and at least one bank in the country have closed the accounts of local bitcoin exchanges.