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Fintech Bondevalue Sets Bond Trading Platform Based on Blockchain
5.11.2019
On November 4, 2019, Singapore-based Fintech firm, BondEvalue, announced the launch of bond trading accessible via blockchain. The firm is approved as a part of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s Sandbox Express (MAS). The bonding exchange platform will cut the minimum investment amount of bonds...
Bahrain to Provide Fast-Track Setup Program for Fintech Startups
4.11.2019
The Bahrain Economic Development Board announced a fast-track program for fintech startups, which expedites visa requirements and registration processes
IIMB Partners with Gabelli School of Business for Launching an Executive Education Programme
3.11.2019
The iconic management college, the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB), has unveiled the news of its highly anticipated Executive Education Programme focused on ‘Digital Disruptions and Emerging Technologies in Financial Services.’ The premier educational institute has collaborated with...
China’s Central Bank Introduces Certification System for Fintech Products
30.10.2019
The People’s Bank of China, the country’s central bank, has introduced a new system for certifying 11 types of fintech hardware and software
Fintech aplikace si stěžuje, že se nemůže napojit na některé banky. Směrnice EU jim přitom nařídila otevřenost dat
25.10.2019
Evropskou směrnici PSD 2, která nařizuje bankám zpřístupnit klientská data fintechovým společnostem, dosud v plném rozsahu neplní zhruba polovina větších bank. Upozorňuje na to společnost Spendee, která se svou aplikací zabývá analýzou finančního zdraví klienta. Za neplnění povinnosti přitom bankám
US CFTC Turns Its Fintech Lab Into an Independent Office in D.C.
24.10.2019
The United States CFTC has elevated its fintech hub LabCFTC to an independently operating office
SEC, CFTC, OCC, FDIC Join UK FCA’s ‘Global Sandbox’
24.10.2019
Four U.S. regulators joined an international alliance of government regulators seeking to bolster the future of fintech
CFTC Makes Its Fintech, Blockchain Research Lab a Full-Fledged Office
24.10.2019
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is upgrading its financial technology research wing, LabCFTC, into an independent office
Malaysia Regulator Approves International Crypto Exchange Luno
23.10.2019
The strict financial regulator in Malaysia is trying to help the local fintech industry scale up and attract new investors. As part of that trend the Malaysia Securities Commission is recognizing the right of cryptocurrency exchanges such as Luno to serve local customers. Also Read: Credit Suisse...
Overstock’s VC Arm Joins $31M Funding Round For Silicon Valley Fintech
22.10.2019
Overstock’s venture capital arm Medici Ventures joins $31 million funding round for Silicon Valley fintech startup
FinCEN Director Warns of ‘Hard Time’ for Crypto Firms That Don’t Follow Law
22.10.2019
There is no ambiguity: crypto startups must follow U.S. AML laws or suffer the consequences, said FinCEN's Kenneth Bianco
CFTC Chair Says Ether Futures ‘Likely’ in 2020
21.10.2019
Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) Chairman Heath Tarbert says the crypto world will see ethereum futures contracts sometime in 2020
Ripple Partners With World’s Third-Largest Fintech Firm Finastra
16.10.2019
Financial software global behemoth Finastra partners with Ripple to give its clients access to the RippleNet payments network
New Regulations in Nigeria Opens Up Opportunities for MNOs
16.10.2019
Regulations passed by the central bank of a nation are the most important factor when it comes to any kind of innovation. In a new development, it has emerged that the Central Bank of Nigeria is exploring the possibility of allowing Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) to set up banks meant for payment...
Fintech Experts From Around the World, Coming to Zagreb for the 2nd Shift Money Conference
16.10.2019
Zagreb, October 09, 2019—The second edition of the FinTech Conference Shift Money will be held on November 18-19, 2019, in Croatia. The focus of the Conference will be on the future of money, which includes all changes and trends in the industry in which banks and other classic financial...
Blockchain-focused Fintech Firm Peertec Teams Up With Penta Security
15.10.2019
Leading blockchain-centered fintech firm, Peertec has broadcasted the news of its strategic partnership with highly reputed web and data security products provider, Penta Security. Based on the announcement made on October 15, 2019, the two unprecedented market leaders have collaborated...
Ethereum Is No Longer a Monopoly Platform for Stablecoins
11.10.2019
Ethereum isn’t the only stablecoin game in town. The number of Ethereum-based stablecoin projects is declining as teams use other platforms, forks, 3.0 blockchains and proprietary blockchains for building price-stable currencies instead
5,200 Tobacco Shops in France Now Sell Bitcoin
11.10.2019
Bitcoin can now be purchased at 5,200 tobacco shops in France. Fintech startup Keplerk launched the service on Oct. 10 after halting it for many months. France’s 24,000 licensed tobacco shops have diversified into non-tobacco products to boost revenue. Also read: IRS Issues New Crypto...
Zuckerberg to Testify Before Congress Regarding Libra Stablecoin
9.10.2019
Rep. Maxine Waters stated that Mark Zuckerberg will testify before the Financial Services Committee later this month regarding the Libra payments network
Ohio Removes Option to Pay Taxes With Crypto While Local SLP Project Presses Forward
3.10.2019
The state of Ohio has become an unexpected center of American fintech focus in recent years, thanks to remarkable developments at the intersection of crypto, blockchain and government. That said, the online crypto portal that has allowed Ohio businesses to pay their taxes with bitcoin since last...