The United Arab Emirates increasingly attracts Web3 companies to its jurisdictions, becoming the center of global crypto innovation.
Santander Selects Crypto Custody Firm Taurus for Safeguarding: Source
Santander Private Bank last week said it was offering bitcoin and ether trading for clients with accounts in Switzerland.
Santander offers Bitcoin, ETH trading for Swiss account holders: Report
High-net-worth individuals of Santander Private Banking International will have access to trade BTC and ETH, according to a report claiming access to a leaked internal communication.
Santander, Crédit Agricole asset arm receives French crypto custody license
CACEIS’s registration comes just in time to avoid the bank being subject to France’s new crypto regulations.
Crédit Agricole’s CACEIS Gains Crypto Custody Registration in France
The traditional finance giant has been rumored to be seeking the status for years.
Santander bank trials blockchain platform for used cars in Brazil
Santander Brasil is also reportedly planning to launch crypto trading services to its customers, CEO Mario Leao announced in July.
Santander’s UK arm follows Barclays in banning payments to Binance
The bank said would be “following the FCA’s warning to consumers” in blocking payments made to the crypto exchange.
European Investment Bank reportedly to issue bonds with blockchain tech
The EIB has reportedly hired banks like Goldman Sachs and Societe Generale to explore a digital bond, registered and settled via blockchain.
Major Spanish Firms Including Santander Unveil Blockchain Identity Project
A group of Spanish companies including banks and energy firms is working to develop a “self-managed” digital identity system using blockchain technology.
Santander Hires Former Apple Pay Exec to Lead P2P Payments
The new hire formerly helped lead the launches of both Apple Card and Apple Pay.
Santander Exec Claims Blockchain Success as Bank Redeems Ethereum-Issued Bond
“This unequivocally proves that a debt security can be managed through its full lifecycle,” said an exec.
Leading Japanese Firms Partner on Security Token Research
MUFG launched a 22-member research consortium of security issuers, broker dealers and tech companies to set standards for security token management.
Token Tech firm Securitize Raises $14 Million From Santander, MUFG, Nomura
The SEC-regulated firm raised $14 million from notable investors across traditional and blockchain finance.
Santander Settles Both Sides of a $20 Million Bond Trade on Ethereum
Santander has issued a $20 million bond on ethereum, and paid fiat cash for it on the public blockchain as well.
Santander, LeasePlan Testing Nivaura’s Blockchain-Based Floating Rate Bond
Capital markets startup Nivaura has developed a floating rate bond using blockchain tech, and it’s already being tested by Santander and LeasePlan.
Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Is Forming a ‘Token Task Force’
The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance is forming a task force to create business-grade standards for tokenized assets.
Barclays and Clearmatics Call on Coders to Help Blockchains Talk to Each Other
U.K. bank Barclays and startup Clearmatics will hold a hackathon next month to spur ideas for blockchain interoperability.
Over 75 New Banks: JPMorgan Expands Blockchain Payments Trial
A blockchain payments trial launched by JPMorgan, Australia’s ANZ and the Royal Bank of Canada has just gained over 75 new banks as participants.
Spain’s Securities Market Watchdog Completes Blockchain Test
A pilot test was successfully conducted for a Spanish-backed blockchain project to increase the efficiency of registering issuances.
How Blockchain Can Finally Fulfill Its Promise in Global Payments
Several leading institutions are working towards producing tokenized digital central bank money, a more viable approach than unbacked crypto-assets.