Chase Bank Bans Crypto Payments Amid Soaring Fraud Risks From October 16
JPMorgan’s British retail bank, Chase Bank, has recently revealed plans to ban cryptocurrency-related payments for its British customers starting from October 16, according to a report by Reuters. The decision comes as the banking giant seeks to address the “mounting concerns” surrounding fraud and scams associated with cryptocurrencies. Chase Bank Shuts Door On Crypto Transactions […]
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Chase UK’s recent decision to ban cryptocurrency transactions for its customers has sparked debate within the crypto community. While the bank cites concerns over scams and fraud as the rationale behind this move, critics argue that it contradicts the United Kingdom’s crypto policy objectives. Jesper Johansen, founder and CEO of crypto service provider Northstake, expressed […]
Earlier this week, JPMorgan Chase UK, a standalone digital banking entity in the UK since 2021, delivered surprising news. They announced that their customers would no longer have the option to purchase crypto using Chase UK debit cards or via bank transfers. While such decisions aren’t entirely unprecedented, the rationale provided by the bank, concerns […]
Speeding up banks’ fiat payments poses increased risks of “financial or informational losses” while Bitcoin’s equivalent is foolproof. This is the conclusion being drawn as the US National Automated Clearing House Association seeks to implement its Faster Payment scheme from 2017 - a mechanism designed to address the sluggishness of US fiat currency settlements. Instant Transactions, Instant Minefield. A report by Security Intelligence (SI) stated this month that while Faster Payments is successfully active in many countries such as the UK, the risks associated with near-instant....
Amid the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies in Kyrgyzstan, the country’s central bank has reminded citizens about the risks associated with the digital assets. The monetary authority also warned that crypto payments are illegal in the Kyrgyz Republic.
National Bank of Kyrgyzstan Urges Caution With Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets are increasingly spreading in Kyrgyzstan, the nation’s central bank recently noted. The regulator reminded that using them to buy or sell goods and services is still against the law, with the Kyrgyzstani som....
The bitcoin payment system, Bitspend, has been forced to stop operations after its bank accounts were frozen. Bitspend is a service that acted as a bridge between those who held cash in the form of bitcoin, and merchants who did not accept bitcoin payments. According to the firm, its banks (Chase and another unnamed bank) both told it that they regarded businesses which trade in bitcoin as "too high risk". The banks allegedly did this without notice. Initially, Bitspend was told that its funds would be returned by cheque within 30 days. However, the firm reported, via Reddit that an....