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Central Bank of Jordan Blocks Financial Companies from Bitcoin
The Central Bank of Jordan has prohibited banks and financial companies from dealing with digital currencies, mentioning bitcoin specifically.
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The Banking Industry's Varied Views on Bitcoin
Different banks are taking very different stances in their attitude towards cryptocurrencies. We look at why.
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Financial exchange
The Evolution of the Bitcoin Clearing House
These may be the final months for large international bitcoin exchanges for retail purposes. What will take their place?
Financial exchange

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Major Multinational Bank Trials Integration with Bitcoin
South Africa's Standard Bank, the largest in Africa, is piloting a functional bitcoin portal developed by Singapore company Switchless.
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Indian currency
Reserve Bank of India Pressed for Clarification on Virtual Currency
An Indian bitcoin enthusiast has pressed the RBI for clarification after it issued a virtual currency warning in December.
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Major UK Banks Face Backlash After Withdrawal Limits and Delays
Customers are reporting difficulty obtaining their cash due to contentious policy changes and service interruptions.
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NYC
Wells Fargo to Host Bitcoin Event Following Private Summit
The bank is hosting an event to discuss bitcoin, following its private "summit" on the cryptocurrency in San Francisco.
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Cryptocurrency Exchange CoinMKT Announces US Banking Partner
Los Angeles exchange CoinMKT now trades in nine cryptocurrencies and is able to accept wires from US bank accounts.
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Wells Fargo
Wells Fargo Holds Summit on Bitcoin Engagement
Wells Fargo has assembled a team of experts to help define its position on bitcoin.
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Brussels
Belgium Central Bank Remains Positive About Bitcoin, Unofficially
The Belgian Bitcoin Association claims the nation's central bank is unlikely to regulate bitcoin, after meeting with officials.
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