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US Bank Regulator: Virtual Currencies Could Be 'Revolutionary'

Speaking before the Institute of International Bankers this week, the US Comptroller of the Currency discussed virtual currency.

By Pete RizzoMar 4, 2015

A combination of digital currencies and mobile technology may reshape the payments landscape, according to a new Bank of England research report.

Bitcoin.de has announced enhanced services as a result of its partnership with Fidor Bank, allowing EUR/BTC trades to be completed within "seconds".

By Daniel PalmerFeb 23, 2015

Foreign Affairs hosted an event to discuss the issues around trust where cryptocurrency is involved in global banking, payments and identity.

By Tanaya MacheelFeb 16, 2015

The SWIFT Business Forum comes to New York next month with a panel of payments and cryptocurrency professionals.

By Tanaya MacheelFeb 10, 2015

Polish bitcoin exchange BitMarket.pl had its bank accounts suspended earlier this week due to a legal issue.

Criticisms from bitcoin pundits in the press almost always boil down to a few common misconceptions, argues Jon Matonis.

By Jon MatonisJan 26, 2015

Only six weeks after bitcoin exchange Safello announced local deposit options for UK customers, the firm's banking partner is closing its accounts.

Bitcoin is great for business-to-business transactions, if both sides know how to use it. What happens if they don't?

By Danny BradburyJan 24, 2015

In a new interview, BBVA Ventures' Jay Reinemann discusses his firms investment in Coinbase and what his means for its parent bank.

By Pete RizzoJan 21, 2015