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ForkLog 9 10.01.2022

UniCredit threatens to block accounts over cryptocurrency transfers

The policy of UniCredit Group forbids clients from conducting transfers to platforms and services linked to digital assets. A screenshot of a conversation with the bank's support service was published by one of its Italian customers.

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ForkLog 15 23.12.2021

Lawyer explains the legality of blocking bank accounts for cryptocurrency operations

Russian banks can restrict customers' access to services if they conduct cryptocurrency operations and fail to confirm the source of their funds.

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ForkLog 7 17.12.2021

LionTree to explore accepting crypto payments

The American investment bank LionTree is considering accepting cryptocurrencies as a form of payment, as well as issuing its own token in the future. This was stated by the organisation's chief executive Arye Burkov in a year-end letter.

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ForkLog 14 15.12.2021

British crypto-processing group acquires 100-year-old German bank

London-based crypto-processing group BCB Group has acquired Sutor Bank, founded in 1921 in Hamburg, Germany, with a fintech focus.

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ForkLog 13 15.12.2021

Anchorage raises $350 million in Series D led by KKR, Goldman Sachs and others

Anchorage, a crypto bank focused on institutional clients, closed a Series D round of $350 million at a $3 billion valuation. It was led by KKR, Reuters reports.

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ForkLog 10 14.12.2021

Nuvei launches crypto debit cards in partnership with Visa

The Toronto-listed Nuvei Corporation, in partnership with Visa, launched crypto debit cards.

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ForkLog 5 13.12.2021

Media report on plans by German banks to give customers access to cryptocurrencies

German savings banks have begun work on a project for a cryptocurrency wallet for transactions with digital assets. The report comes from Capital.

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ForkLog 15 13.12.2021

BBVA Switzerland adds Ethereum to its cryptocurrency custody and trading service

BBVA's Swiss subsidiary, one of Spain's largest banks, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA), has added Ethereum to the list of supported assets for its cryptocurrency custody and trading service.

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ForkLog 6 13.12.2021

Digital bank backed by Buffett’s investment holding lists on the NYSE

On December 9, the Brazilian digital bank Nubank conducted an IPO on the New York Stock Exchange, raising $2.6 billion, Bloomberg reports. Over two days the shares surged 31.7%, and the market capitalization reached $54.6 billion.

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ForkLog 15 09.12.2021

Ledger to launch Visa cryptocurrency card

Hardware wallet maker Ledger announced the launch in the first quarter of 2022 of the Crypto Life card on the Visa network. It will offer instant conversion of digital assets into fiat at the point of purchase and lending against cryptocurrency.

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ForkLog 15 07.12.2021

Colombia’s largest bank to offer access to cryptocurrencies in partnership with Gemini.

Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange, has partnered with Colombia's largest bank Bancolombia. Its customers will gain seamless access to Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin and Bitcoin Cash through the company's platform.

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ForkLog 7 03.12.2021

Media reports on Goldman Sachs’ interest in bitcoin-collateralised lending products

Goldman Sachs and other US investment banks are considering a tri-party repo arrangement with Bitcoin futures as collateral. CoinDesk reports, citing sources.

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