On this week’s CoinGeek Conversations, Nathan Cropper talks about the intellectual and career path that has taken him from Barclays to his new position as Head of Business Development at the Vaionex Corporation.
The drastic move comes as a result of the U.K.’s financial regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority, issuing a notice that Binance is not permitted to operate in the country.
The U.K.-based financial institution embraced Coinbase in March of last year when it allowed the U.S.-based cryptocurrency firm to open an account, but has reportedly decided to sever the relationship.
Blockchain invoice exchange startup Crowdz raises $5.5 million
“It’s so easy a child could do it.” Many fiat pundits have tried to argue that blockchain technology was so far advanced that it wasn’t possible to be understood by the majority of the population.
Scott Snaith, CEO of Leicestershire-based e-bike specialist 50cycles, is warning customers in the United Kingdom against using high street banks after he says his bank accounts with HSBC and Barclays have been blocked.
British banking giant Barclays has dismissed reports that plans are in motion for its own crypto trading desk.
Barclays is said to be considering a cryptocurrency desk, and has been making inquiries of its customers, including its hedge fund operators and strong investors.
Barclays allowed Coinbase to open an account with the bank, making it easier for British traders to move their crypto to fiat and vice versa.
