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Ethereum Price Set to Reach $2,500 by Year-End, Predicts Finder’s Panel
28.7.2023
The price of ethereum (ETH), the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, is anticipated to hit a high of $2.7K before settling at around $2.5K by the end of 2023, according to the latest report from Finder. The report is based on predictions by a panel of 29 cryptocurrency...
MoneyExpo India 2023: Showcasing the future of finance with fintech and crypto companies
28.7.2023
Mumbai, India – August 12 to 13, MoneyExpo India 2023, the most anticipated finance event of the year, is proud to announce the participation of cutting-edge Fintech and Crypto companies. With just two weeks left until the event commences at the prestigious Jio Convention Centre in Mumbai, India...
FCA Launches Permanent Digital Sandbox to Foster Fintech Innovation
21.7.2023
The UK's Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has announced the launch of a permanent version of its Digital Sandbox.
Building on the success of its trial phase, the sandbox will provide firms with a secure environment to test their products at an early stage of development, the regulator said...
Egyptian and Nigerian Central Banks Sign Agreement to Deepen Cross-Border Regulation
20.7.2023
The central banks of Egypt and Nigeria have signed a fintech agreement to deepen the two institutions’ “cross-border regulatory collaboration” and information sharing. The London Institute of Banking & Finance, which also signed an MOU, will offer training programs, workshops...
Scientists warn the ‘quantum revolution’ may stagnate economic growth
19.7.2023
There are “traps” lying in wait for innovators at the vanguard of fintech and quantum computing, according to researchers
Wallex․US Launches New Non-Custodial Crypto and DeFi Wallet App
19.7.2023
Fintech company Wallex.US has launched a new non-custodial crypto and defi wallet app. The app offers a secure and encrypted way to store, send, and receive more than 150 cryptocurrencies. It also provides real-time chart monitoring and analysis capabilities, as well as easy Pay & Get Paid...
Indonesia's Financial Services Authority Appoints Hasan Fawzi as Head of Fintech and Crypto Oversight
14.7.2023
Indonesian financial services watchdog appointed Hasan Fawzi, a former Indonesia Stock Exchange executive, as the head of fintech and digital assets oversight and innovation.
Fawzi has served as the Director at Indonesia Bond Pricing Agency (IBPA) since 2008, which is a licensed securities...
Child-Focused Egyptian Fintech Startup Secures $1.5 Million in Funding
11.7.2023
Egyptian fintech startup Masroofi recently raised $1.5 million through an investment round supported by unnamed investors. The capital raise came shortly after Masroofi’s co-founders reportedly rejected a funding offer from investors in the “Shark Tank” program. Investors Drawn...
HSBC trialing quantum-safe financial transaction network in the UK
5.7.2023
The venerable British bank became the first to join BT (formerly British Telecom) and Toshiba’s secure quantum “metro” network in the United Kingdom
Fintech Giant Revolut to Cease Offering Solana, Cardano, Polygon Tokens in the U.S.
4.7.2023
Revolut, a prominent UK-based fintech app, has announced that it will halt the offering of Solana (SOL), Cardano (ADA), and Polygon (MATIC) tokens for customers in the United States.
This decision comes after Revolut's provider, digital asset platform Bakkt, decided to delist these...
Report: Revolut to Delist Polygon, Solana, and Cardano Amidst Evolving US Regulations
3.7.2023
According to a report published on Monday, the British fintech firm Revolut plans to delist the cryptocurrency assets polygon, solana, and cardano from its U.S.-based platform. Revolut cited evolving regulations in the United States, and users will need to sell the three tokens by September 18th....
Global FinTech Industry gets a boost at Mercuryo’s Big Time Summit in Cyprus
3.7.2023
The global payments infrastructure platform Mercuryo has announced the launch of Big Time Summit – a FinTech event to be held for the first time in Limassol, Cyprus, on July 7, 2023. The event will be held with the support of Invest Cyprus, Mercuryo’s trusted partner. Their team is ready...
Swiss Central Bank to Launch Wholesale CBDC Soon Says Chairman Thomas Jordan
28.6.2023
The Swiss National Bank (SNB) said it plans to issue a wholesale central bank digital currency as a pilot via SIX Digital Exchange, a subsidiary of SIX, an operator of infrastructure for the Swiss and Spanish financial centers. SNB chairman Thomas Jordan said while the Central Bank has not ruled...
Crypto Firms Face Turmoil as Prime Trust Fallout Causes Service Disruptions and Concerns
23.6.2023
After the Bitgo acquisition deal to purchase Prime Trust fell through, it seems that crypto firms that have worked with the custodian are experiencing problems. On Thursday, Seattle-based fintech startup Stably announced the need to “temporarily pause” certain services and operations....
Robinhood buys credit card fintech X1 for $95M
22.6.2023
In 2022, X1 claimed to have 500,000 people on its waiting list for a credit card. Over the past two years, the startup has raised $62 million from venture capital firms
Google launches ‘Anti Money Laundering AI’ after successful HSBC trial
22.6.2023
Google claims the new tools are far more efficient than traditional rules-based approaches at detecting money laundering at scale
FinTech Festival Thailand 2023 unites industry experts, innovators, and communities for a transformative FinTech experience
15.6.2023
FinTech Festival Asia 2023, the premier event in the Southeast Asian region showcasing the latest advancements and trends in financial technology, is set to take place from September 27-28, 2023, at Royal Paragon Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. The festival will bring together industry experts...
Prime Trust subsidiary Banq files for bankruptcy amid BitGo acquisition deal
14.6.2023
Prime Trust payment subsidiary Banq files for bankruptcy, citing “unauthorized’ asset transfers to Fortress Group
Robinhood to Delist Cardano, Solana, and Polygon Amidst SEC Regulatory Pressure
9.6.2023
Fintech and crypto firm Robinhood has announced the delisting of cardano (ADA), solana (SOL), and polygon (MATIC) on June 27, 2023. This development comes after the publicly-listed company revealed that it was “actively reviewing” its coin listings in the wake of recent U.S....
BitGo Announces Landmark Deal to Acquire Crypto Custodian Prime Trust
9.6.2023
BitGo Holdings Inc., the renowned digital asset trust and security company, has revealed plans to acquire 100% of the equity of Prime Core Technologies, Inc., the parent company of Prime Trust.
The development marks a watershed moment for the Prime Trust clients, positioning them to enjoy business...