The Scandinavian Bank `Scandiabanken` Made a deal with #Coinbase
It finally happened! Bitcoin just became legal tender in some of the richest countries in the world. Champagne for everyone!
While other banks made it harder for Investors to enter or exit the cryptocurrency, Scandiabanken now testing out the new waters and integrated Coinbase all the way into the inner parts of the customers dashboard and viewed as an account just like if it was a normal bank-account. You still have to do your trading at Coinbase or elsewhere - but a huge step in the right direction and I welcome it warmly.
A new Bitcoin-Account to watch for Scandinavians
Not long ago I was denied by my bank to wire money from my account to a bitcoin-exchange. The transaction was stopped by the bank. After talking with them and got them to lift the ban, I asked what was the problem - why the bank is interfering with my business? The answer from my account manager was that the bank viewed Bitcoin as a scam, in fact the transaction was flagged a scam... This year - 2017... I had to laugh, I've been buying Bitcoin since 2009 and never had a problem until this year, so I am extra happy to see Scandiabanken+Coinbase=True.
The Bank-winners will be those who cooperate with new actors about new technology, not those who denies it - Christoffer Hernæs, Scandiabanken
As a customer in this bank, i must say i'm delighted. Though it is a bit defensive. They should offer full integration so i don't have to rely on a overseas company.
Hehe, I noticed that too - Yeah, they are taking baby steps for sure. Probably they doubt their own abilities to keep customers bitcoins secure at this moment in time so they have to rely on a third party. In a year or two I bet that will have to change.
I'd love to know how that Steem Transfer works... Pocket Change...
You can transfer Steem and Steem dollars through Poloniex, blocktrades, openledger and possible other services as well. It is a bit tricky but once you get the hang on it, it's not difficult.
Probably waiting to see how hard the central banks will come down on them. Risky daring move on their part. Good to see if it holds up.
We'll get there one day.
Great news !! I hope steem will get the same traction in the near future !!
I will not be surprised when STEEM becomes #1 on Coinmarketcap. I mean, look at this place - people from all over the world is joining in droves.
Me neither! I believe in steemit man..
me too...
It's only a matter of time before the mass rush from facebook and youtube.
ye , its possible the currency as we know it , we be gone in the future.. that how i think about it , no usd,eu, yen all currency will change to, bitcoin .. steem nd more
currencies do have lifespan...
I wish the arab world catches up; indtead of being into violence to each other. :(
It will, don't worry.
Smart move by Skandiabanken ... tak for tippet, det må man vist hellere tjekke ud.
Your welcome, got to check it out :)
Holy flying Cow, this is unbelievable fucking good news !!!
Without a doubt! Now other banks gonna stress into crypto as well. Not that they have the competence yet, but it is good to see them joining the blockchain :)
Wow! Cool!
This is good news :)
This post is so interesting and heplful to the newbie like me. I follow you, upvoted and resteemed this post :)
"It finally happened! Bitcoin just became legal tender in some of the richest countries in the world. Champagne for everyone!"
(raises glass)
Cheers Matey!
Hehe, Gordon :)