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Bitcoin Lightning Fintech ZBD Approved to Receive EU MiCA License by Dutch Regulator
18.12.2024
Countries like the Netherlands are preparing for MiCA implementation
Revolut to Strengthen Crypto Fraud Protections With Added Security, Risk Scores
17.12.2024
The Revolut Pay enhanced due diligence API will be rolled out to crypto customers from start of 2025
Galaxy Digital hires veteran hedge fund executive as new CFO
13.12.2024
Tony Paquette will reportedly assume the chief financial officer position as Alex Loffe transitions into a new role
Galaxy Digital hires veteran hedge fund executive as new CFO
13.12.2024
Tony Paquette will reportedly assume the chief financial officer position as Alex Loffe transitions into a new role
Stablecoin Market Cap Hits $200B Milestone, Could Double in 2025 as Adoption Accelerates
11.12.2024
Asset manager Bitwise sees the stablecoin market growing to $400 billion next year, with U.S. legislation, fintech adoption and global payments driving the growth
India preparing for a CBDC-driven economy — Central bank governor
11.12.2024
Outgoing Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das envisions the digital rupee revolutionizing India’s economy, emphasizing gradual CBDC adoption
India preparing for a CBDC-driven economy — Central bank governor
11.12.2024
Outgoing Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das envisions the digital rupee revolutionizing India’s economy through gradual CBDC adoption
Australian Fintech Report: Blockchain and Crypto Sector Contracts Amid Global Shift to AI
10.12.2024
A recent KPMG report shows a 14% decline in the number of active firms in Australia’s blockchain and cryptocurrency sector in 2024. M&A and Investment Activity Subdued in 2024 According to a recently released KPMG report, the number of active firms in Australia’s blockchain...
Australian fintech landscape shrinks, blockchain, crypto take 14% hit
9.12.2024
Over 7% of Australian fintechs closed in 2024, with blockchain firms leading the decline, a KPMG report has revealed
Trump taps billionaire fintech CEO with SpaceX ties to head NASA
4.12.2024
Jared Isaacman comes with deep fintech experience and a working relationship with Elon Musk and SpaceX
German fintech 21X gets EU license for tokenization platform
3.12.2024
To build its blockchain-based trading platform, 21X has been working with several partners, including Polygon and SBI Digital Markets
Nigerian Crypto Exchange Bitmama Halts Virtual Mastercard Services
2.12.2024
Nigerian crypto exchange platform, Bitmama, has temporarily halted its virtual Mastercard services due to unforeseen issues with its provider. This move follows a trend of fintechs in Africa facing challenges with card services, including fluctuating exchange rates, chargeback fraud,...
Bolivia Becomes a Hotbed After Lifting Crypto Blanket Ban
2.12.2024
The Central Bank of Bolivia shared numbers that show the country’s crypto activity is overheating. According to the institution’s data, purchase and sales operations for crypto assets grew over 100% after the bank lifted a blanket ban on crypto operations earlier this year. Bolivia...
Central Bank of Iran promises CBDC launch, fintech to fight sanctions
26.11.2024
The digital rial is being developed for retail purposes so far, but the integration of Iranian payment systems with Russia may foil US sanctions.
The stablecoin showdown
22.11.2024
The stablecoin market is heating up, but the future remains uncertain. Will one stablecoin dominate, or will multiple players coexist in a diverse ecosystem?
Hong Kong Cyberport Web3 network grows to 270 blockchain firms
20.11.2024
Cyberport’s rapid growth includes over 270 Web3 enterprises and initiatives for real-world blockchain applications in Hong Kong
Fintech Startup Raises $1.5M to Democratize Maritime Finance
17.11.2024
Maritime fintech startup Shipfinex secured $1.5 million in seed funding to democratize maritime finance through blockchain-enabled fractional ownership of maritime assets. Democratizing Maritime Finance Shipfinex, a maritime fintech startup, recently announced it has secured $1.5 million in seed...
Revolut Expands Crypto Exchange Across EU After Successful Launch in UK
13.11.2024
Tens of thousands of traders have been using the bank’s crypto exchange in the UK, a spokesperson said
SafePal launches Telegram crypto wallet with Visa card support
2.11.2024
SafePal’s new Mini Wallet App will enable 950 million Telegram users to create individually owned and compliant crypto-friendly Swiss bank accounts, the firm said
SafePal launches Telegram crypto wallet with Visa card support
2.11.2024
SafePal’s new Mini Wallet App will enable 950 million Telegram users to create individually owned and compliant crypto-friendly Swiss bank accounts, the firm said