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CoinDesk Joins IMF, CFTC, Swiss FINMA at DC Fintech Week
14.10.2020
The virtual event, which runs Oct. 19-22, brings together marquee names from Switzerland’s FINMA, Sweden’s Riksbank, Bank for International Settlements, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission and the International Monetary Fund to discuss stablecoin regulation, central bank digital currencies...
Ternio Joins Visa’s Fast Track Program As New Enablement Partner
13.10.2020
ATLANTA, GA – October 13th, 2020. The global fintech platform Ternio, announced today that it has joined Visa’s Fast Track program as a cryptocurrency focused enablement partner. By becoming part of Visa’s Fast Track program, Ternio will be able to make it quicker and easier...
Digital Bank Revolut Taps Fireblocks to Support New Crypto-Based Services
8.10.2020
Announced Thursday, Revolut will use Fireblocks’ platform to offer new cryptocurrency services for its retail customers
British fintech to expand banking services to Indian crypto customers
8.10.2020
London-based banking company Cashaa will launch a crypto-friendly neo-bank in India
97% of People Consulted by UK Financial Regulator Opposed Crypto Derivatives Ban
8.10.2020
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) ban on crypto derivatives sales to retail investors has set tongues wagging. It is no mystery. After a consultation process that closed Oct. 3, 2019, with 97% of participants opposed to the prohibition, the U.K. financial regulator still proceeded to issue...
Tim Draper’s Venture Studio to Triple-Down on Blockchain Projects With a $25M Fund
6.10.2020
At the LA Blockchain Summit, the blockchain and fintech venture studio Draper Goren Holm announced the launch of a $25 million blockchain fund called “Fund 1.” According to the announcement the money will be used for promising blockchain and fintech startups in Series A and seed...
Italian digital payments firms merge to create $17.6B fintech group
5.10.2020
Italian rivals Nexi and Sia have finalized a merger to create a fintech giant that can compete in an increasingly consolidated European market
Emerging technologies can change the African financial landscape
4.10.2020
The ease and convenience of services backed with the emerging techs can dramatically improve the financial landscape in Africa
Zimbabwe’s Stock Exchange Open to Crypto Listing Subject to ‘Regulatory Approval’
3.10.2020
Zimbabwe Stock Exchange (ZSE) CEO Justin Bgoni says its recently licensed subsidiary, the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange is open to listing bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. However, according to local media reports, any such listings are still dependent on the digital asset issuers getting...
RiskCapCom and Apollo Fintech Announce Strategic Partnership
1.10.2020
Risk and Capital Compliance Solutions (RiskCapCom), a RegTech firm, has announced its partnership with Apollo Fintech (a leading blockchain innovator that offers fintech solutions) to acquire and bid blockchain-powered contracts in Asia, Middle East, Africa, and other global locations. This...
Congress weighs crypto payments and fintech lending in hearing today
29.9.2020
Despite skepticism about loosening regulations on loans, the Fintech Task Force couldn't stop talking about crypto as a way of upgrading payments in the U.S
Banks must establish infrastructure for digital assets before it’s too late
27.9.2020
Crypto adoption in traditional legacy systems is moving fast, but a lack of technological infrastructure limits compliance and safe storage
New XRP Ledger Foundation gets $6.5 million in donations from Ripple and others
25.9.2020
The funds will be used to set up XRP Community Fund and improve XRP Ledger infrastructure
Fintech Firm Fasset to Launch Zero-Trade Fee Crypto Trading Platform for Countries in the Gulf Region
24.9.2020
Announced on Thursday, the Fasset Exchange (FEX) is open for private beta enrollment and is planning a public launch later this year
JD.com's fintech wing partners with PBoC on digital currency projects
21.9.2020
China's e-commerce giant will reportedly help develop apps that support the forthcoming digital renminbi
Understanding the landscape of decentralized finance
20.9.2020
There are exciting ways to make extra income from engaging in the DeFI market and locking assets in decentralized protocols
Financial literacy will make the digital asset industry sustainable for the future
19.9.2020
If we ever want legitimacy for digital assets in the world of mainstream finance, we need legitimate financial education
Illicit crypto transactions are getting more attention from the government
19.9.2020
The IRS has a strong interest in receiving information from informed whistleblowers about offshore crypto accounts and criminal crypto tax activity
US State Regulators Agree to Single Set of Rules for Fintech, Crypto Firm Licensing
15.9.2020
Agencies from 48 states are expected to unveil a new framework today that will simplify and consolidate regulation for crypto companies
Apollo Fintech Launches Crypto Transactions using SMS for Customers
14.9.2020
Working as a globally-acclaimed blockchain firm known for creating viable fintech products and services, Apollo Fintech has announced the launch of the Knox World Pay (WP) solution to promote crypto mass adoption. The WP will work as a global payment system to facilitate crypto transactions...