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.
Digital Asset
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ripple acquires Metaco in $250m deal
Ripple’s CEO says the deal is “monumental for our growing product suite and expanding global footprint”.
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
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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.
Demystify Podcast: Demystifying China, CDBCs and cashless with Richard Turrin
Based out of China, Richard Turrin has a ringside seat on how China is transforming into a cashless society.
Digital Currency Monetary Authority launches international CBDC
The Universal Monetary Unit (UMU) is designed to enforce banking regulations.
Crypto API provider Wyre names Stephen Cheng as new CEO
Cheng has served as interim CEO for Wyre since January 2023.
US OCC names Prashant Bhardwaj to lead new fintech office
Bhardwaj will lead a team analysing trends in fintech including digital assets and bank-fintech partnerships.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 31 March 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
CBDCs – miracle money or new world order?
CBDCs promise much, but their cost when it comes to privacy could be dear.
US CFTC files lawsuit against Binance and CEO
The CFTC has accused Binance of “numerous violations” of the Commodity Exchange Act and CFTC regulations.
Crypto exchange OKX set to pull out of Canada citing “new regulations”
OKX says the move is “temporary and we are working with regulators to solve this issue”.
FDIC offloads non-crypto Signature Bank deposits to Flagstar Bank
The FDIC will continue to provide crypto-related deposits directly to customers.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 17 March 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Digital economy paytech Tilia lands $22m, makes executive hires
The firm has appointed Brad Oberwager as CEO and Catherine Porter as chief business officer.
Anchorage Digital to cut 20% of staff as part of “strategic realignment”
Despite a “robust and growing” business, Anchorage says the cuts are a necessary part of a “strategic realignment”.
What the FinTech? | S.4 Episode 4 | The rise of CBDCs
In this episode of the podcast, we’re joined by Nicholas Soo of HSBC to discuss the future of CBDCs.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 10 March 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Silvergate Capital to wind down operations and liquidate bank
The bank plans to repay all deposits it holds and is also hoping to preserve the residual value of its assets.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Can a four-day week succeed in fintech?
Explore thousands of open roles on the Fintech Futures Job Board today.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Archway, Finway, iLex and more
A handy round-up of all the latest funding endeavours by fintech companies across the world.
