Banking
Crypto-Friendly Money App Revolut Wins EU Banking License
Revolut, provider of a mobile finance app that offers crypto trading, has been granted a banking license from the European Central Bank.

Payments Startup Bitwala Now Offers Crypto Banking in Germany
Germany-based payments startup Bitwala is now offering crypto banking services in the country.

Not Everyone Wants a Bitcoin ETF
Despite the hype, some experts believe a bitcoin ETF wouldn't have much long-term impact on the broader market.

Russia’s Sberbank Uses Smart Contract to Settle Three-Way Repo Deal
Russia’s Sberbank has settled a three-way repurchase agreement using blockchain tech, calling it a "world's first."

4 Banks Complete €100K Commercial Paper Transaction on R3's Corda
Four European banks, including Commerzbank and ING, have settled a live commercial paper transaction worth €100,000 on R3's Corda blockchain.

Blockchain 'Radically Simplifies' KYC, Say UAE Trial Participants
An Abu Dhabi financial center and KPMG say they have successfully completed a trial of a blockchain-based know-your-customer application.

Signature Bank Wins New York Approval for 'Real-Time' Blockchain Payments
Signature Bank is launching a blockchain-based real-time payments system in early 2019 and has just got the green light in New York.

Banking Giant State Street Is Waiting on Client Demand for Crypto Custody
State Street bank says there's no sense of urgency yet from clients for it to move into safeguarding crypto assets.

How Silvergate Became the Leading Bank for Crypto Startups
Silvergate Bank CEO Alan Lane shared his approach to serving the cryptocurrency industry with bankers at the Block FS conference.

ConsenSys Backs $2.1 Million Funding Round for Ethereum Privacy Startup
ConsenSys Labs has led a $2.1 million seed round for AZTEC, a startup working to make ethereum transactions private.
