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Hong Kong targets DeFi, metaverse for fintech expansion
26.6.2024
Despite challenges in the current DeFi and metaverse landscape, the reports highlight potential growth and innovation in these emerging sectors
Ex-fintech CEO sentenced to 3.75 years over price manipulation scheme
25.6.2024
A federal judge in Florida recognized the HYDRO token as an investment contract qualifying as a security under SEC guidelines
Hong Kong shows off crypto, Web3 prowess in Toronto
25.6.2024
Canadian crypto and Web3 startups could benefit from “lower taxes” and regulations that cater to “pre-commercial specialist technology companies,” said a Toronto ETO official
Tencent Tests Use Cases for Trading Settlements Using Digital Yuan and Mbridge
25.6.2024
Tencent, the Chinese tech giant, was revealed to be participating in the tests that the Chinese institutions have completed using Mbridge, a CBDC-enabled cross-borders settlement platform. Tencent participated through its international settlements arm Tenpay, which piloted the use case of...
Fintech Giant Flutterwave Partners With Nigerian Anti-Graft Body to Launch Cybercrime Center
21.6.2024
Flutterwave, a Nigerian fintech startup, has partnered with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to establish a cybercrime research center. This strategic initiative aims to intensify the fight against internet crime, enhance the security of business transactions, and provide...
Australian Bank Halts Development of ETH-Based Stablecoin
20.6.2024
The National Australia Bank recently abandoned its stablecoin initiative, and the development team behind the project is now involved with the Ubiquity stablecoin. The Australian bank’s decision to shelve the stablecoin project shows that startups are better positioned to innovate or adapt than...
Crypto Friendly Evolve Bank Under Scrutiny: Cease and Desist Order Issued
15.6.2024
The Federal Reserve and Arkansas State Bank Department have mandated sweeping reforms at Evolve Bank & Trust following significant compliance breaches. The order highlights issues in anti-money laundering efforts and consumer protection, especially in its dealings with fintech companies...
UK’s crypto manifesto to lead in fintech, online assets & tokenization
14.6.2024
UK has come out with its Stand with Crypto manifesto, suggesting the island country to be projected as a top player in fintech, online assets, and tokenization for increasing investments, impacting productivity, as well as overall growth and the UK economy in general. This is taking place at...
Kenyan Central Bank to Issue Licenses to Fintech Firms
14.6.2024
The Central Bank of Kenya is amending the country’s payment systems law, which will allow it to issue operating licenses to fintech startups. Governor Kamau Thugge said he expects the bank to complete the process of amending the law soon. Central Bank Aims to Support Fintech Startups The Central...
Egyptian Fintech Startup Sahl Raises $6 Million in Series A Funding Round
13.6.2024
The Egyptian fintech startup Sahl has raised $6 million through a Series A funding round. The startup is set to use the capital raised to strengthen its local operations and fund its expansion into the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Sahl’s Strategic Partnerships The Egyptian fintech startup Sahl...
North Korean cyberattacks on Brazilian fintech firms exposed
13.6.2024
Google Cloud’s report exposes North Korean cybercriminals targeting Brazil’s cryptocurrency and fintech sectors with sophisticated malware and phishing schemes
Nigerian Minister: Binance Fails to Pay Taxes on Over $20 Billion Turnover
11.6.2024
In 2023, Binance generated revenues exceeding $20 billion in Nigeria; however, the company has not paid taxes, a government minister disclosed. The Nigerian official also seemed to refute U.S. lawmakers’ claims that Tigran Gambaryan, an imprisoned Binance executive, is being held hostage by...
Russian State Duma Official: International CBDC Settlements to Become ‘Common Practice’ in 5 Years
7.6.2024
Anatoly Aksakov, Chairman of the Russian State Duma Financial Markets Committee, has predicted that international trade will migrate to CBDC for settlements during the next five years. Aksakov stressed that not many countries have made progress using these digital currencies, but he believes this...
Cross Border CBDC Project Mbridge Enters MVP Stage
7.6.2024
Project Mbridge, the cross-border central bank digital currency (CBDC) project that seeks to integrate several currencies into a global network, has reached its minimum viable product stage. This means that each one of the participant central banks has deployed a validating node in the network...
Nigerian Startup Zone Launches Blockchain-Powered Point-of-Sale Gateway
6.6.2024
A Nigerian payments company recently announced the launch of a blockchain-powered point-of-sale payment gateway. This gateway facilitates transaction routing to issuers and aims to prevent chargebacks or chargeback fraud by promptly reimbursing customers for unsuccessful transactions. Eliminating...
Qatar Central Bank launches first phase of CBDC project
3.6.2024
The small country on the Arabian Peninsula sees CBDC as part of its national development strategy
Mastercard's crypto credentials P2P pilot program goes live
29.5.2024
The credit card company hopes to streamline transactions and limit user error through an alias credentialing system
Former Consensys employee launches new stablecoin amid regulatory uncertainty
29.5.2024
Former Consensys employee Jack Jia, co-founder of Stable.com, launches new stablecoin USD3 amid regulatory uncertainty and shifting stablecoin narratives
Bank of Israel Launches Digital Shekel Challenge
29.5.2024
The Bank of Israel has announced the Digital Shekel Challenge, inviting various entities — private companies, public sector organizations, and academic institutions — to participate in the digital shekel’s experimental environment. The initiative aims to foster the development of innovative...
BoE regulatory 'culture shift' could open door to new tech
22.5.2024
The Bank of England's proactive regulatory shift aims to integrate emerging technologies, highlighted by the introduction of the Digital Securities Sandbox