Voyager Digital to sell its assets to FTX US for $1.4bn
Voyager Digital filed for bankruptcy protection back in July.
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Revolut can offer crypto asset services after FCA AML registration
Revolut, an authorised EMI since 2018, was added to the Financial Services Register on 26 September.
Celsius appoints interim CEO as founder Alex Mashinsky resigns
The firm filed for bankruptcy protection in July and is currently restructuring.
New “hybrid” banking app Dexy gears up for launch in the US
Founded this year and based in Miami, Florida, Dexy is currently waitlisting applicants.
FinovateFall 2022: Q&A with Ripple’s James Wallis on CBDCs, crypto and blockchain
We chat with Ripple’s James Wallis about the rise of CBDCs and the future of blockchain.
It’s not all evil, crypto can also do good
Consumers, regulators and investors are all interested in solving this technology’s climate impact.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 23 September 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Video: Scotiabank at FinovateFall 2022 – The real-world use cases for crypto in banking
We chat with Amreen Sodhi of Scotiabank about the future of cryptocurrency in banking and payments.
Change at the top for crypto exchange Kraken with former COO to lead firm
Dave Ripley is to lead the firm with current CEO Jesse Powell set to become chair of the company’s board.
African crypto exchange Yellow Card lands $40m Series B
The new funding brings the total capital raised by Yellow Card to $57 million.
FinovateFall 2022: Q&A with MoneyGram chairman and CEO Alex Holmes
FinTech Futures chats with Alex Holmes about the evolution of cross-border money movement.
Europe fintech funding round-up: Ark Kapital, Credix and Nokkel
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across Europe.
Gen Z investors want more than crypto and meme stocks
The key thing missing from many banking and investment platforms is personalisation.
DeFi for the masses — crypto investment platform Solvo readies for launch
Solvo will offer investments, savings, crypto buying and selling as well as a card for payments.
Himalaya Exchange CEO Jesse Brown on weathering the crypto winter
FinTech Futures speaks with Himalaya Exchange CEO Jesse Brown about the future of crypto.
Binance teams up with Mastercard for crypto payments card in Argentina
The Binance Card will convert crypto to fiat currency in real time at the point of purchase.
Malaysia’s Kenanga partners Ant Group to develop financial services super-app
The app will offer stock trading, investment management, an e-wallet, crypto trading and FX capabilities.
The ‘stablecoin spring’: how new UK rules signpost the future of payments
The Financial Services and Markets Bill signals the next stage of the UK’s efforts to regulate digital assets.
The 11th NextGen Payments & RegTech Forum gathers international experts in Athens
The event is set to take place on 21-22 September 2022 at the Marriott Hotel in Athens, Greece.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 19 August 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
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Explore thousands of open roles on the FinTech Futures Job Board today.
Australian crypto exchange Swyftx cuts 21% of workforce
Swyftx says 74 employees will be laid off as the firm grapples with global economic uncertainty.
eToro snaps up options trading start-up Gatsby
eToro says the acquisition is a “key step” as it looks to diversify its offering to US users.
Crypto ecosystem Nebeus partners Modulr to bridge fiat and crypto
Nebeus will be able to issue branded virtual and physical cards across the UK and Europe.
UN calls for comprehensive crypto regulation in developing countries
The organisation says crypto can “jeopardise the monetary sovereignty of countries”.
Abrdn snaps up stake in digital securities exchange Archax
Through Archax, abrdn aims to provide new investment opportunities to its customers.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 12 August 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Neobank Nuri files for insolvency due to “challenging” market conditions
The Berlin-based neobank says the action will not affect its services, customer funds or investments.
Crypto.com gains new licences in South Korea via two acquisitions
The firm has acquired payment service provider PnLink and virtual asset service provider OK-BIT.
Passive micro-investing app upnup launches in South Africa
The company says micro-investing is a good first step into the space, providing “investment on auto-pilot”.
Plugging in: financial services in the metaverse
If there’s one industry buzzword this year that is on almost everybody’s lips, it has to be ‘metaverse’.
Robinhood to cut 23% of staff, crypto unit fined $30m
Robinhood CEO Vlad Tenev says previous staff cuts announced in April “did not go far enough”.
What the FinTech? | S.3 Episode 11 | Financial services and the fight against climate change
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by NMD+ founder Dave Wallace.
Indian crypto exchange CoinDCX appoints Gaurav Arora as senior VP
In his new role, Arora will lead product, business and growth for the firm’s DeFi initiatives.
Cartoon: Rodeo
A new cartoon by Ian Foley illustrating why fintechs should view risk management as a core competency.
BNP Paribas partners fintechs to develop digital asset custody offering
The new combined solution will allow clients to issue, transfer and securely keep regulated digital assets.
The Reserve Bank of India wants to ban crypto, says India’s finance minister
The RBI believes cryptocurrencies have a “destabilising” effect on a country’s monetary and fiscal stability.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 15 July 2022
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
US crypto firm Celsius files for bankruptcy protection
Celsius has initiated voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings as it looks to restructure and “stabilise its business”.
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