Digital economy paytech Tilia lands $22m, makes executive hires
The firm has appointed Brad Oberwager as CEO and Catherine Porter as chief business officer.
Blockchain
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”.
Take the wheel: the future of payments in driverless cars
Customers’ desire for frictionless and convenient payments will drive innovation in the in-car paytech space.
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.
US Federal Reserve sets up new specialist team to supervise crypto sector
The team will monitor the cryptosphere as regulators look to manage risk and promote innovation.
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.
Global paytech Worldline opens white-label metaverse shopping mall
Retailers, service providers and banks “can build up a presence in Web3”, using a modular design method.
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.
The B-word
I have never known a technology to divide opinion as much as blockchain.
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.
MoonPay names former Coinbase exec Asiff Hirji as new president
According to Bloomberg, Hirji assumed the role earlier this month, joining from Figure Technologies.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 24 February 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
FinTech Futures Jobs: Four boundaries you should implement at work right now
Explore thousands of open roles on the Fintech Futures Job Board today.
Watch out for the core crash
There is more turmoil to come in the core banking space.
Canada’s securities regulator tightens rules for crypto exchanges
The CSA has laid out enhanced investor protection commitments it expects from exchanges operating in Canada.
OpenWallet Foundation launches to boost digital wallet interoperability
The OWF intends to provide the “software engine” that organisations can use to develop digital wallets.
Buy now, worry about it later: the future of BNPL
Buy now, pay later – is there a more apt fintech application for our times than BNPL?
FSB to study DeFi’s potential stability risks and vulnerabilities
The FSB states that “specific features” of DeFi may see some of its vulnerabilities “play out differently”.
PayPal reportedly halts work on stablecoin offering
PayPal is hoping to get a clearer understanding of the evolving regulatory landscape, Bloomberg reports.
Digital asset exchange Gate.io taps Coinfirm for AML/CFT platform
Gate.io says the Coinfirm partnership will give the firm “a solid foundation” and shore up its compliance.
The future of financial services depends on global connectivity
To establish interoperability in global payments, a balance must be struck between collaboration and competition.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 10 February 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Digital asset security firm Coincover bags $30m in funding
The funding will be used to boost recruitment, forge new partnerships and develop new products.
Cartoon: Tarred with the same brush
This cartoon illustrates how the collapse of the speculative crypto market has impacted the blockchain sector.
Will regulated cryptocurrency become the new fiat currency?
The last year has demonstrated that the crypto market is in immediate need of significant regulatory oversight.
Departing Coinbase CPO Surojit Chatterjee reportedly made $115m at firm
Chatterjee joined Coinbase in 2020 on a five-year contract but is leaving due to family illness and bereavement.
Cartoon: Rebrand
A new cartoon illustrating how NFTs are quickly evolving to new use cases.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Twinco Capital, Architect and more
Our weekly fintech round-up for you to get the latest funding news from around the world.
FinTech Futures Jobs: If you want to become a leader, become a feedback magnet first
Explore thousands of open roles on the Fintech Futures Job Board today.
US crypto lender Genesis files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
The firm is restructuring its lending business to reach “the best solution for clients and other stakeholders”.
Why the increased adoption of PvP settlement will enhance cross-border payments
PvP guarantees both parties involved in a transaction get paid at the same time as one another.
Winners and losers for 2023
Let’s kick the year off with a look at where the winners and losers will come from over 2023.
Beyond Bitcoin: why developing nations should look to stablecoins
With stablecoins, emerging economies could potentially build more inclusive and fairer monetary systems.
Crypto API provider Wyre reportedly shuttering
The news comes after Wyre was set to be acquired by e-commerce checkout fintech Bolt in April last year for $1.5bn.
Silvergate reveals depleted deposits, significant layoffs, and impairment charges
Silvergate Capital’s share value dropped by over 40% in response to the financial results.
Coinbase hit with $50m fine for “significant” compliance failures
Coinbase has also been ordered to invest an additional $50m into its compliance programme over the next two years.
Blockchain compliance firm Securrency appoints Nadine Chakar CEO
Nadine Chakar replaces Sucurrency founder and CEO Dan Doney, who moves to the CTO role.
US agencies outline risks of crypto to banking system
In a year marked by “significant volatility”, the agencies highlight a number of risks banks should consider.
GoLogiq and GammaRey merge to focus on millennial wealth management
The combined firm has plans to focus on the burgeoning market of wealth management aimed at Gen Z and millennials.
