ING reveals crypto report: The utility phase
Until crypto is useful, mass adoption will not follow.
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Italian fintech Young Platform raises €787,000 from 751 investors
‘Crypto made easy’ platform attracts Italian and British investors.
Adhara expands into Singapore and appoints Stanley Yong
Yong has nearly ten years’ experience at the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
DN Intersect 2019: Libra is the “biggest greenfield opportunity” for banks
There are fears banks have missed the boat with Libra.
Banking Technology September 2019 issue out now
Thriving in a hyper-connected world.
Eligma gets €4m investment from Bitcoin.com and Pangea Blockchain Fund
Eligma developed Elipay for vendors to receive crypto payments.
PNC becomes first US bank on RippleNet
The bank joined the blockchain payments platform in September 2018.
Wild West to crypto best: How compliance separates cowboys from champions
Major players will be forced into closer collaboration with regulators.
CoinFLEX announces $10m funding and Market Making Program
The initiative will target trading firms, hedge funds and cryptocurrency companies.
David Chaum announces quantum-resistant digital currency
Praxxis emerged from a stealth project in the Cayman Islands.
Israeli government to fast-track fintech and blockcain licences
Around 2,000 fintech and blockchain companies are currently seeking licences.
ICE’s Bakkt set to launch bitcoin futures contracts
Bakkt is “cleared to launch” its trading in bitcoin futures next month.
Barclays ends landmark crypto partnership with Coinbase
Coinbase no longer has access to the UK FPS.
HMRC cracks down on crypto investors
The tax authority has requested customer data from UK exchanges.
Walmart announce application for cryptocurrency
Shoppers’ money would gain interest in a makeshift bank account.
Monarch creates first recurring crypto payments system
The solution will enable the likes of Netflix and Hulu to accept crypto.
E-wallets and beyond: are cryptos the next step in online casino transactions?
Challenging the dominance of traditional banks within the online casino industry.
Sparrow’s options trading platform takes flight
Trade options will be settled by smart contract.
ABX wins approval for crypto asset exchange and custodian
The exchange has its eyes set on bridging the gap between the MENA region and the rest of the world.
Refundo to return tax refunds in Bitcoin
Thanks to a recent partnership with BitPay.
Coinbase launches crypto Visa debit card in the UK
A European version will follow later this year.
A five-year crypto plan: here’s what we can expect
Fintechs must stop squabbling with the regulators for real progress to be made.
The blockchain hype is over, but disruption is just beginning
Blockchain disruption will not happen frontally, but initially through fringe usages that bypass incumbents.
Wealth managers can adapt to digital assets and thrive
There are 2,000+ digital assets worth over $200bn, and a wide variety of digital investments on offer.
Cosmos Network brings order to “internet of blockchains”
Interchain Foundation offers decentralised network of interoperable blockchains.
Xena unleashes crypto-settled derivative contract for GRAM token
“This is a significant step for the entire crypto market.”
Swiss crypto outfit Amun amasses $4m funding
“We are bullish on crypto in the long-term.”
UK crypto consumers completely clueless
FCA reveals findings from first cryptoassets research.
“Hello USA!” eToro goes live in America
Its US launch will enable customers in 32 states to trade and invest in six cryptocurrencies.
Crypto boosted by Russia’s digital rights bill
The State Duma edges the nation towards cryptocurrency legislation.
Empty wallets turn up in QuadrigaCX crypto exchange case
The death of its CEO has left a lot of unanswered questions.
Swiss bank Dukascopy debuts crypto token on Ethereum
Dukascoin is here after a year of “intense legal, technological and emotional effort”.
Bitcoin SV toughens up its cryptocurrency
The firm caught three medium severity vulnerabilities in BSV.
Julius Baer enters crypto arena with SEBA stake
Swiss duo plans tech bridge between traditional and digital assets worlds.
ZagTrader and BeQuant show crypto FIX-ation
Duo will offer access to cryptocurrencies using the Financial Information Exchange (FIX) and APIs.
Brazil’s BTG Pactual makes digital token move
ReitBZ is a security token offering designed for nation’s real estate market.
Kenya keen on regulatory fintech sandbox
Capital Markets Authority outlines its plans for innovation.
Crypto, tax and HMRC – making sense of new UK guidelines
Each case will be looked at individually to understand the true nature of the transactions.
JP Morgan Chase to trial new cryptocurrency
Will start trials in a few months for its JPM Coin.
Crypto bank Zabo preps for US launch
“Bitcoin in your bank account.”
