Crypto Adoption: RBC To Launch A Crypto Trading Platform

Crypto Adoption – Canada’s largest bank, The Royal Bank of Canada having over $965 billion in total assets could soon launch a crypto trading platform.

Will RBC Soon offer Crypto Accounts?

As per reports, by leading media, The Logic, RBC has applied for four patents in Canada and the US – a hint enough to decide that the bank might integrate cryptos into its operations. When questioned RBC spokesperson Jean Francois Thibault told The Logic that similar to other organizations, patent applications, and concepts are protected and declined to comment on the platform launch.

To individual users, managing cryptographic keys and transacting with different cryptographic assets can be a challenge. In some situations, cryptographic asset transactions may take time to be confirmed, and/or may not be compatible or supported by merchant systems or point-of-sale devices,”

The report further mentions that the bank could offer its customers cryptocurrency accounts. As a matter of fact, RBC has published a minimum of 27-blockchain-related patents in the past three years. These include credit scores, vehicle records, digital rewards and loan offerings.

Rising Crypto & Blockchain Adoption in Canada

A study by Bank of Canada in early October revealed that 5% of Canadians own bitcoin. Furthermore, the nation has been well-positioned in attracting mining businesses due to its colder climate and low energy costs. Not only is the national interest in cryptocurrencies rising, a survey by Deloitte in 2018 revealed that fifty-one per cent of Canadian companies were investing in blockchain.

Yesterday, Canada launched its second stablecoin, CUSD. Interestingly, the stablecoin is backed by the US Dollar and not the Canadian Dollar. CUSD similar to its forerunner CADT, (backed by the Canadian Dollar) has been developed by Blockchain Venture Captial Inc., a Canadian blockchain-based company.