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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...
DeFi: A shrinking window of opportunity
12.9.2020
With regulators unlikely to change old-fashioned rules in favor of the emerging market, DeFi might be burdened under fraud and new portions of restrictions
The Revolution You’ve Been Awaiting: Fintech + DeFi
10.9.2020
Fintech and DeFi are showing new ways forward for finance. When they combine, outdated intermediaries will really be in trouble
Visa Adds Crypto Lender Cred to Fast Track Payments Program
8.9.2020
Decentralized lending platform Cred is the latest crypto firm to join Visa’s Fintech Fast Track Program with the goal of scaling faster
UK Digital Bank Ziglu Launches P2P Payments for Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash
7.9.2020
London-based challenger bank Ziglu said Monday that it has been licensed as an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) by the U.K.’s Financial Conduct Authority. After receiving the permit, the fintech start-up immediately launched peer-to-peer (P2P) payments for both crypto and fiat currencies....
SBI Holdings to set up blockchain-based digital stock exchange in Osaka
4.9.2020
Ripple’s Japanese partner wants to lead financial innovation in the country
All fintech companies will use blockchain within 10 years: Aussie government report
4.9.2020
Australian government report on the future of fintech and regtech suggests blockchain technology is critical to Australia’s future
Nigerian Crypto Startup Yellow Card Raises $1.5 Million For Expansion in Africa
31.8.2020
Yellow Card has raised $1.5 million in a seed round. The Nigerian crypto startup said it will use the money to expand its operations in Africa while making it easier for people on the continent to buy and sell digital assets. Investors in the new round include Polychain, venture capital firm...
Cryptocurrency news from Japan: Aug. 23 - Aug. 28 in review
29.8.2020
Another action-packed week for crypto in Japan has passed
Zimbabwe’s Mobile Money on Life Support as Central Bank Tightens Screws: Restrictions to Affect P2P Bitcoin Trading
28.8.2020
Zimbabwe’s Mobile Money Operators (MMO) say they will comply with the latest directive by the central bank to shutdown mobile money agents. In addition, the MMOs will also limit mobile money transactions to $50 (Zwl $5,000) per day while users are now restricted to one mobile money account...
Dash Nigeria Takes Digital Currency Education Campaign to Regulators and Key Institutions
27.8.2020
With sophisticated fraud schemes seemingly overwhelming the African crypto market, there is a growing need for players in the space to help fight this scourge. Some are responding through increased educational campaigns, which they hope will not only turn the tide against scammers but will also...
A new report from Mexico says banks are used to launder money more than crypto
26.8.2020
The traditional banking sector is lagging behind in the race with crypto
Crypto and Fintech Investor Ribbit Capital Files to Raise $350M for ‘Blank Check’ IPO
26.8.2020
JPMorgan is the sole bookrunner. Full story to come
UK antitrust regulators give Visa’s fintech acquisition a green light
24.8.2020
The Competition and Markets Authority find no reason that the merger will affect competition in the U.K. consumer-to-business electronic payments sector