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Crypto Firms Want Access to Federal Reserve Payment Systems

Avanti Bank and Kraken are among several crypto firms seeking direct access to the Federal Reserve’s payment systems used by traditional banks that would allow them to more qu...

By CoinDesk Staff

Aug 30, 2021 at 2:22 p.m. UTC

Aug 30, 2021

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USDC Builder Circle Wants to Become a ‘Full-Reserve National Commercial Bank’

“The Hash” hosts discuss the industry implications for Jeremy Allaire’s Circle, a neo-bank and stablecoin USDC issuer, intending to become “a full-reserve national commercial...

By CoinDesk Staff

Aug 9, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. UTC

Aug 9, 2021

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JPMorgan and Other Banks Plan to Issue Credit Cards to People With No Credit

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JPMorgan and Other Banks Plan to Issue Credit Cards to People With No Credit

A pilot program launched by JPMorgan and several major banks will issue credit cards to people with no credit scores. Instead of credit scores, the U.S. banks will share other...

By CoinDesk Staff

May 13, 2021 at 7:05 p.m. UTC

May 13, 2021

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What Prompted BNY Mellon to Dive Into Crypto?

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What Prompted BNY Mellon to Dive Into Crypto?

BNY Mellon, America’s oldest bank, announced in February that it would start offering its clients crypto services. The bank’s Global Director of Digital Assets and Blockchain...

By CoinDesk Staff

Apr 29, 2021 at 3:17 p.m. UTC

Apr 29, 2021

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Crypto Bank Avanti Raises $37M Ahead of Launch

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Cryptocurrency

Crypto Bank Avanti Raises $37M Ahead of Launch

Avanti, one of the front-runners in crypto banking, raised $37M in funding ahead of its impending launch. Led by Wall Street veteran Caitlin Long, Avanti is a state-chartered...

By CoinDesk Staff

Mar 26, 2021 at 8:01 p.m. UTC

Mar 26, 2021

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What Would It Take for You to Switch to a Crypto Bank?

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What Would It Take for You to Switch to a Crypto Bank?

BlockFi just raised $350M in funding and is now valued at $3B. “The Hash” panel weighs in on BlockFi’s aim to make crypto-based lending and banking mainstream and what it woul...

By CoinDesk Staff

Mar 11, 2021 at 8:08 p.m. UTC

Mar 11, 2021

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Kraken Crypto Exchange Is Now a U.S. Bank

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Cryptocurrency

Kraken Crypto Exchange Is Now a U.S. Bank

The Wyoming Banking Board approved crypto exchange Kraken’s application for a bank charter. Kraken now has a regulatory passport across several states and the ability to offer...

By CoinDesk Staff

Jan 1, 2021 at 1:26 a.m. UTC

Jan 1, 2021

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Cryptocurrency

Kraken Crypto Exchange Is Now a US Bank

The Wyoming Banking Board approved crypto exchange Kraken’s application for a bank charter. Kraken now has a regulatory passport across several states and the ability to offer...

By CoinDesk Staff

Dec 15, 2020 at 2:49 a.m. UTC

Dec 15, 2020

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Cryptocurrency

Kraken Crypto Exchange Is Now a US Bank

The Wyoming Banking Board approved crypto exchange Kraken’s application for a bank charter. Kraken now has a regulatory passport across several states and the ability to offer...

By CoinDesk Staff

Dec 11, 2020 at 3:28 a.m. UTC

Dec 11, 2020

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Cryptocurrency

Kraken Crypto Exchange Is Now a US Bank

The Wyoming Banking Board approved crypto exchange Kraken’s application to become a bank. With a state-chartered bank subsidiary, Kraken now has a regulatory passport across s...

By CoinDesk Staff

Oct 9, 2020 at 4:46 p.m. UTC

Oct 9, 2020

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