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Future of Fintech—Saudi Arabia—a Virtual Event Is Back!

18.12.2020
Saudi Arabia has consistently seen a surge in the use of FinTech and related technologies during the global health crisis. There has been a rise in the use of contactless payments, and other forms of digital banking channels. The faster adoption of FinTech has exceeded expectations as part of...

SM Digital Holding and Wallex Prove That Bulgaria Is the Next Leading Hub for Fintech Companies

18.12.2020
Many fintech startups and established companies are now looking for a new home across Europe due to Brexit. Bulgaria is shaping up to be the top destination for many of them, including crypto, blockchain and licensed electronic money institutions, as proven by leading firms such as SM Digital...

Major Latin American University Launches Specialization Featuring Crypto-Related Topics

18.12.2020
One of the biggest and most laureate universities in Latin America approved the launch of a Financial Engineering specialization course, whose modules cover crypto and blockchain-related subjects, marking it a historic landmark across the region’s educational sector. Mexico’s Biggest...

New Law in Germany Embraces All-Electronic and Blockchain Crypto Securities

17.12.2020
The German government has passed new legislation to introduce all-electronic securities as part of the country’s wider blockchain strategy. According to the country’s finance ministry, the new law relaxes rules forcing issuers and holders of securities to document transactions with...

Paypal’s Stock Soars to All Time High as Demand for BTC on the Platform Now More Than Supply of New Coins

15.12.2020
E-commerce giant Paypal’s stock price surged to a new all-time high of $223.16 on Monday, December 14. Since November 12, when the payments giant opened the way for its US customers to start trading cryptocurrency, the stock has soared 17%. Paypal’s Turnaround The stock’s...

OCC Economist Cites Benefits of Issuing Bank Charters to Stablecoin Providers

15.12.2020
The OCC's head economist said in a paper that chartering stablecoin providers would offer benefits to consumers, as well as to the firms themselves

Amon, AI-Powered Crypto Wallet and Card Is Fundraising on BnkToTheFuture

15.12.2020
PRESS RELEASE. Amon, known for their innovative app that aims to make using digital currencies stress-free, will soon release their debit card in 31 EEA countries. The company, which recently got approval to release a crypto debit card, is currently fundraising on the online platform that...

Thailand’s Largest Bank Snubs Ripple – Selects Stellar-based Blockchain for Cross Border Remittances

12.12.2020
In an apparent snub to Ripple, Thailand’s oldest bank, Siam Commercial Bank (SCB) is set to open a new cross border remittances corridor in partnership with Lightnet, a fintech company that uses the Stellar blockchain. SCB says the partnership opens the door for more efficient cross border...

IMF leader on digital payments for skilled trades workers

11.12.2020
The IMF's managing director lays out four pillars for the future of digital money as it relates to artisans

ING Bank Opens Up About Crypto Custody Solution at Singapore Fintech Event

9.12.2020
Speaking at the Singapore Fintech Festival, ING's blockchain lead spoke publicly for the first time about the bank's trials with digital assets

Report: Cryptos Set for Massive Adoption in the US as More Americans Embrace Digital Alternatives to the Dollar

9.12.2020
A survey commissioned by Satoshilabs finds that from the 45.8% of American respondents that say they own cryptos, nearly all of them (95%) believe cryptos to be a genuine currency solution. In addition, about 31.7% of those surveyed see crypto as a legitimate alternative to the U.S. dollar, while...

Meet Exchase.io: All-in-One Fintech Service Provider Announces Token Sale

8.12.2020
PRESS RELEASE. Exchase (Exchase OÜ) announced that it plans to build an all-in-one fintech solution that will bring the most popular fintech services and technologies under one umbrella. The Estonian based fintech company has been operating a cryptocurrency exchange, but now seeks to bring...

German Bank to Launch Bitcoin Investment Fund in January

8.12.2020
German private bank Hauck & Aufhäuser says it will launch a crypto investment fund in January next year, allowing institutional and semi-institutional investors to invest in digital assets including, bitcoin, ether, and stellar. ● According to a report on Fundview,...

Testnet of Facebook’s Much Vaunted Stablecoin Only Executes 6 Transactions per Second

5.12.2020
The Facebook fronted stablecoin, Diem (formerly Libra)’s dismal testnet results undercut the assertion that the digital currency is a threat to global financial stability. This is the conclusion that can be deduced from a Diem blockchain explorer update which shows the network only processes...

SEC's fintech wing leaves the nest, becoming stand-alone office

3.12.2020
FinHub will have new independence and responsibilities, reporting directly to the SEC's chairman

Jatbit 2020, Virtual Blockchain & Fintech Conference Set to Take Place This December

3.12.2020
JatBit 2020 will be one of the largest virtual conferences of this year set to take place on December 9th and 10th. This event will be centered around Blockchain and FinTech discussions. Our agenda for this year’s event is “Post-Pandemic Blockchain Adoption,” where all our discussions will...