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4th Milan Fintech Summit is taking place on October to explore the new phase of Fintech
4.10.2023
The Milan Fintech Summit is returning for its fourth edition, continuing its commitment to driving innovation in banking and financial services. This international event, organized and promoted by Fintech District and Business International, the knowledge division of Fiera Milano, is scheduled...
Paypal Selects Crypto.com as ‘Preferred Exchange’ for PYUSD Stablecoin
30.9.2023
Paypal has chosen Crypto.com as the “preferred exchange” for its recently launched stablecoin issued by the blockchain company Paxos. The partnership with the trading platform seeks to prop the U.S. dollar-pegged cryptocurrency which has already listed the coin and provides liquidity for...
China Allows Visitors to Top Up Digital Yuan Wallets with Visa, Mastercard, Cash
28.9.2023
Trying to make the digital yuan more attractive for foreigners, China has added a “recharge before use” feature to its digital currency system. The upgrade will allow visitors from abroad to replenish a digital yuan wallet through the global payment networks Visa and Mastercard among other methods....
Fintech Talents Festival’s 5th edition is back in London this year
25.9.2023
The Fintech Talents Festival returns for its fifth edition on the 13th – 14th November at the Brewery in London. With over 2,000 attendees and 400+ speakers across six stages, the scene has been set for a recording-breaking event. The numbers are not the full story here, however, as the quality...
Architect fintech receives NFA approval to operate as introducing broker
22.9.2023
The former FTX.US president founded the company in January to serve institutional investors in crypto and traditional derivatives
Hashing It Out: What happens when crypto meets fintech in Africa?
21.9.2023
Guests on Hashing It Out episode 31 believe that traditional finance has hurt innovation in the African fintech space, and cryptocurrency can breathe some life into the space
Apple, Goldman Sachs drop plans for trading app: Report
20.9.2023
Initial plans called for a 2022 rollout, but economic conditions caused the project to be reportedly shelved last year
Prominent Crypto and Fintech Alumni Launch $60M Oak Grove Ventures Fund
20.9.2023
On September 19th, Oak Grove Ventures made a significant foray into venture capital by launching a substantial $60 million fund. The fund strategically focuses on cutting-edge technology, with a keen interest in artificial intelligence (AI), Web3, and biotech.
Oak Grove Ventures boasts a team...
Latvia central bank opens to fintech with ‘Innovation Hub’
19.9.2023
The Bank of Latvia has been quietly stepping up its game in providing assistance to fintech projects while employing the latest emerging technologies internally
Gofaizen and Sherle Introduces Its Second-Year Results: Over 1000 Projects for 400+ Companies
18.9.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Tallinn, September 18, 2023 – Gofaizen & Sherle, a leading Estonian fintech and crypto consultancy, is delighted to share its second-year results. Over the past 12 months, Gofaizen & Sherle has successfully completed more than 1000 projects for approximately 400 clients...
Nordic Fintech Week on track for record attendance
18.9.2023
The greatest fintech event in the Nordics—Nordic Fintech Week—will once again bring together leading fintech representatives in a two-day conference happening on September 27 and 28, 2023 in Copenhagen. The event aims to showcase the best Nordic fintech innovation, reshaping regional and global...
Bright Horizons: Fideum Group Anchors Spot in Mastercard Lighthouse Elite Program
14.9.2023
PRESS RELEASE. Fideum Group, an ambitious financial aggregator renowned for its commitment to enhancing both retail and institutional client experiences, announced its notable inclusion in the prestigious Mastercard Lighthouse FINITIV 2023 Fall Program. As one of 15 selectees from the Nordic...
Coinbase Founder Brian Armstrong Reveals Plans to Integrate Lightning Network
13.9.2023
According to Coinbase founder and CEO Brian Armstrong, Coinbase is actively working on integrating the Lightning Network (LN), the second-layer scaling protocol. Armstrong emphasized that bitcoin “is the most important asset in crypto” and added that the integration of LN would...
Crypto ahead in fintech investments in France and Germany in 2023: Report
13.9.2023
Europe experienced a 50% fall in fintech investments in the first half of 2023
What's Wrong With PayPal's Stablecoin?
12.9.2023
London Fintech Owner Accused of Facilitating Massive Drug Money Laundering via Crypto
8.9.2023
A fintech owner in London is under scrutiny for allegedly assisting notorious drug traffickers in laundering hundreds of millions of euros through a crypto exchange platform.
Caio Marchesani, the 38-year-old Italian owner of Trans-Fast Remittance, a regulated payments business, is accused...
Aussie fintech prays for crypto clarity as it launches Bitcoin-backed loans
8.9.2023
Block Earner has unveiled a new crypto-backed loan product for the Australian market, amid an ongoing tussle with a federal regulator over its shuttered Earn product
Ugandan Fintech Asaak Acquires Mexican Asset Financing Startup Flexclub
8.9.2023
The Ugandan mobility fintech Asaak recently spread its tentacles to Latin America after it bought the Mexican asset financing business Flexclub. The fintech’s CEO suggested that his company’s successful and profitable microfinance business partly influenced the decision to acquire the Mexican...
Kenyan Fintech Startup Kotani Pay Receives $2 Million Pre-Seed Funding
8.9.2023
The Kenyan fintech startup Kotani Pay has raised $2 million in a pre-seed funding round which was led by P1 Ventures. The capital raised will be used to fund the startup’s expansion into five African countries. Felix Macharia said his firm is working with central banks, some of whom...
Fintech in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Revel in the movement
6.9.2023
Amongst esteemed Partners such as Kyndryl – the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider – Verve Management is thrilled to announce an unmissable opportunity for banking professionals to delve into the world of fintech technology and banking innovation – the Future Banks Summit...