Bank of America Reserves Its Spot in the Cryptocurrency Race

Bank of America Reserves Its Spot in the Cryptocurrency Race

Bank of America (BoA) has revealed its continued pursuit of cryptocurrency patents. Last year the legacy institution applied for 15 blockchain related concepts, but now a spokesperson says they are drafting another 20 more to the U.S. Patents and Trademark Office (USPTO). Traditional finance businesses and central banks have been concerned since they’ve....


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