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US Banks Announce Ripple Protocol Integration

American banks CBW and Cross River are to be the first to adopt Ripple's open-source distributed transaction infrastructure.

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How Bitcoin's Banking Crunch is Holding Back US Startups

While global interest in bitcoin is increasing, startups in its largest market are facing hurdles that threaten innovation.

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Banks Cut Ties With Isle of Man's Bitcoin Industry

The link between bitcoin companies and banks in the Isle of Man is to be severed next month.

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Bank of England: Bitcoin Could Disrupt UK Monetary Policy

A new Bank of England report explores the economic impact and the potential monetary risks of bitcoin.

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Banking Survey: 65% of US Consumers 'Unlikely' to Buy Bitcoin

A report from the Massachusetts Division of Banks suggests many consumers are still wary about bitcoin.

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International Megabank Santander Commissions Study on Bitcoin

Santander has commissioned a study investigating the potential impact of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies on the banking sector.

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Wedbush: Wall Street Sees Opportunity in Bitcoin's Volatility

A new report from Wedbush finds that bitcoin's volatility isn't likely to affect its use as a payment network.

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Circle Issues $50 to Customer to Cover Unexpected Cash Advance Fee

Circle has credited a user following concern he was charged unwarranted cash advance fees by his card issuer.

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New Zealand Bitcoin ATM Operator Shuts Down After Bank Refusals

A New Zealand bitcoin ATM operator is the latest to fall victim to the banking industry's digital currency barriers.

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The Real Reason Banks Don't Like Bitcoin

A banking professional lists the reasons banks are reluctant to deal with bitcoin, and it involves compliance and costs.

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