Cartoon: Betting on the swing
The crypto industry’s economics is currently dangerously dependent on the next market swing.
Digital Asset
Microsoft partners Aptos Labs to help connect financial service companies to the Web3 ecosystem
The duo will explore new innovations in areas such as asset tokenisation, CBDCs and payment technology.
Naga integrates Rezolve AI into its social trading platform
The integration is also set to extend to Naga’s e-payments solution, Naga Pay.
PayPal launches US dollar stablecoin PayPal USD
Rolling out in the coming weeks, PayPal USD will be available to purchase for eligible US PayPal customers.
Garanti BBVA Financial Technologies launches new venture for digital assets
The launch is Garanti BBVA Financial Technologies’ first foray into digital assets.
Revolut halts crypto services in the US citing “evolving regulatory environment”
From 3 October, access to crypto through Revolut will be fully disabled for US customers.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Pockit, Orbital, Traction & more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
The transformative impact of AI and its implications on the future workforce
The AI revolution is well and truly underway. But what does it mean for the future of workers?
The Republic of Palau taps Ripple for first stablecoin pilot
The pilot is expected to last for three months between selected merchants and government employees.
Cartoon: Light at the end of the tunnel
A new cartoon illustrating how the crypto community is starting to believe we’re at the start of another bull market.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 21 July 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
FinTech Futures Jobs: The future of blockchain and the path to mass adoption
Explore thousands of open roles on the FinTech Futures Job Board today.
FSB publishes global regulatory framework for cryptoassets
The framework comes a year after the FSB called for regulation of the crypto industry on an international level.
UK’s National Audit Office launches FCA review
The review will examine how the FCA is working to overcome new challenges and take advantage of opportunities.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 14 July 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Unregistered crypto ATM operators continue to feel the wrath of the FCA
Investigations have been carried out at sites in East London, Leeds, Exeter, Sheffield and Nottingham.
The Law Commission of England and Wales publishes recommendations for digital asset law reforms
The Law Commission has conducted the first-ever rigorous common law analysis relating to digital assets.
Digital asset firm Laser Digital snaps up Elysium Technology Group
Laser says the deal will help bring cross-asset post-trade capabilities to institutional digital asset investors.
One Trading, formerly Bitpanda Pro, bags €30m funding
The funding round was led by Peter Thiel’s Valar Ventures.
Aussie fintech Stables launches APAC’s first stablecoin virtual card
Stables’ CEO says the company wants to simplify stablecoin usage and drive its global adoption.
Cartoon: Rules of the road
A new cartoon illustrating the enforcement approach that US regulators are taking with the crypto industry.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 10 | Collaboration and transformation
In this episode of the podcast, we speak with Simon Boonen, fintech partnership lead at ING.
Colombia’s central bank taps Ripple to test blockchain use cases
The central bank plans to test Ripple’s CBDC platform in a controlled environment.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 9 June 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Multi-asset custody provider Etana names Dennis Noto as new CTO
Noto has previously served as CTO at companies including IBM, LPL Financial and Scottrade.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 26 May 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
FinovateSpring 2023: The top trends shaping the future of financial services
This year’s FinovateSpring conference has put digital transformation and innovation at the top of the agenda.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 19 May 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Singapore’s Whampoa Group selects Bahrain as HQ for new digital bank
Launching end of 2023, the new digital bank aims to support the adoption of digital assets worldwide.
Ripple acquires Metaco in $250m deal
Ripple’s CEO says the deal is “monumental for our growing product suite and expanding global footprint”.
Copper.co names Stephen Strickland as chief compliance officer
Strickland joins Copper from Elements Digital where he was chief compliance officer.
NYAG proposes new legislation to strengthen crypto regulation and protect investors
The proposed bill aims to increase transparency, eliminate conflicts of interest and protect victims of fraud.
Crypto exchange Bittrex files for bankruptcy protection in the US
The move comes just weeks after the firm announced it would be shutting down operations in the US.
Cartoon: Curmudgeon
A new cartoon illustrating the arbitrary approach to crypto regulation in the United States.
Mastercard rolls out Crypto Credential service to strengthen trust in blockchain ecosystem
Mastercard Crypto Credential defines verification standards, instilling “critical” trust in blockchain tech.
FinTech Futures Jobs: How to approach a data engineering interview differently
Explore thousands of open roles on the FinTech Futures Job Board today.
EU crypto “travel” regulations pass European Parliament vote
MiCA will ensure crypto transfers can be traced and suspicious transactions blocked.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 21 April 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Floodlight, Fractal and more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
SocGen digital asset arm unveils Euro-pegged Ethereum stablecoin
The stablecoin is designed to bridge the gap between traditional capital markets and the digital asset ecosystem.
