Libra publishes signed charter with 21 members, inc. Spotify, Uber and PayU
Libra’s meeting also agreed on board members and staff.
Cryptocurrency
Ripple invests in XRPL infrastructure startup Towo Labs
Investment going towards the development of hardware wallet firmware.
Libra’s woes continue as Booking Holdings departs
The association has now lost 25% of its membership.
OTP Bank welcomes “later-stage” start-ups to its partnership programme
Applications need to be made by 22 November 2019.
US regulators remind FIs of AML obligations for digital assets
The CFTC, SEC and FinCEN point to AML/CFT requirements for digital assets.
Libra: Already a victim of fraud
According to the Facebook model, you steal a little and they bank the ad revenue.
Facebook’s Libra suffers additional regulatory scrutiny
FSB & G7 leaders believe it should halt operations until legal oversight is completed.
Mastercard, Visa, eBay and Stripe follow PayPal’s suit and leave Facebook’s Libra
Facebook’s hopes of a global cryptocurrency are hanging in the balance.
Digital currencies: the rise of stablecoins
Policymakers would be wise to envision far-sighted regulatory regimes that will meet the challenge.
World Federation of Exchanges outlines opposition to FCA crypto-derivative ban
UK watchdog wants to protect retail customers from scams
Decentralised vs centralised exchanges: a comparative analysis
Crypto is not about rolling the dice but it’s about making tough decisions.
ACS19: Bank execs need cybersecurity safe space
90% of breaches at firms are still attributed to employees clicking on phishing emails.
FSB investigating the regulatory potential of stablecoins
Emerging scale could pose challenges, says FSB chair
CoinCorner CEO: Mark Cuban “naÏve and short sighted” about bitcoin
Cuban says he prefers bananas to Bitcoin.
ESAs identify weaknesses leaving high-volume transaction firms open to money laundering risks
The three European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) publish their second joint opinion.
FCA cryptocurrency investigations rise 74% in 2019
Watchdog having a deeper look at crypto industry.
Regulators could delay Facebook’s Libra launch, says executive
Libra’s MD says regulators must be “fully onboard” first.
Beijing’s digital currency drives Chinese fintech stocks skyward
China’s fintechs have seen share price rises of up to 200%.
Sibos 2019: Final wrap-up of talks, interviews and daily news
See our final wrap-up of the London-hosted four day event!
Sibos 2019: “We don’t get rid of anything in this industry”, says Fiserv director
Fiserv talks on the evolution of payments.
Sibos 2019: “Blockchain is not a magic wand,” says Euroclear
The panel agrees blockchain is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution.
North Korea plans its own bitcoin
Russia, Venezuela and Iran have explored similar projects.
Deutsche Bank joins Interbank Information Network
The blockchain-based platform has more than 300 member banks.
German blockchain strategy fires warning shot at Facebook’s Libra project
Germany vows to fight any efforts to issue parallel currencies.
Why BNY Mellon thinks fintechs are friends not foes
BNY’s head of digital explains how the company partners and invests in fintechs.
ING reveals crypto report: The utility phase
Until crypto is useful, mass adoption will not follow.
We don’t forgive easily
If we feel betrayed, we rarely go back or give you a second chance.
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.
Facebook’s Libra seeks payment system licence from Swiss regulator
The association also submitted a request for a ruling to clarify its regulatory status.
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.
Cyber landscape, threats and trends in financial services
Investment in emerging technologies is likely to be a key theme next year.
Eligma gets €4m investment from Bitcoin.com and Pangea Blockchain Fund
Eligma developed Elipay for vendors to receive crypto payments.
Tally picks TruNarrative for onboarding and ID verification
The solution will help Tally’s compliance to industry requirements.
PNC becomes first US bank on RippleNet
The bank joined the blockchain payments platform in September 2018.
Digital assets focused SEBA receives Swiss banking licence
It is being hailed as a milestone for the blockchain and digital asset economy.
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.
