PayPal launches US dollar stablecoin PayPal USD
Rolling out in the coming weeks, PayPal USD will be available to purchase for eligible US PayPal customers.
Cryptocurrency
Revolut halts crypto services in the US citing “evolving regulatory environment”
From 3 October, access to crypto through Revolut will be fully disabled for US customers.
ICYMI fintech funding round-up: Pockit, Orbital, Traction & more
A handy round-up of the recent funding endeavours of fintech companies across the globe.
The transformative impact of AI and its implications on the future workforce
The AI revolution is well and truly underway. But what does it mean for the future of workers?
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.
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.
Cartoon: Rules of the road
A new cartoon illustrating the enforcement approach that US regulators are taking with the crypto industry.
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.
US SEC sues crypto firms Binance and Coinbase
The US regulator has filed charges against both firms this week amid a crackdown on crypto.
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.
Crypto app Tap Global appoints David Hunter as chairman
Tap Global aims to reach £4.2 million of revenue by mid-2024.
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”.
Binance set to withdraw from Canada citing new guidance
Binance says it is joining other “prominent” crypto businesses in “proactively withdrawing” from Canada.
Crypto and banking app Tap Global names Kriyakant Patel as new CEO
Patel joins from Transact Payments, where he has served as CEO for the last nine years.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 12 May 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
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.
Stripe unveils embeddable fiat-to-crypto onramp for Web3 businesses
The onramp has built-in fraud tools and identity verification to meet KYC and compliance requirements.
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: Top five stories of the week – 28 April 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Binance.US pulls out of Voyager asset acquisition citing “hostile” regulations
Binance.US cites “the hostile and uncertain regulatory climate” in the US as its reason for pulling out.
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.
Blockchain infrastructure platform Paxos to pull out of Canada
Customer accounts without funds will be closed on 9 May, Paxos says.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 14 April 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
Crypto API provider Wyre names Stephen Cheng as new CEO
Cheng has served as interim CEO for Wyre since January 2023.
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.
Cartoon: Hype cycle
A new cartoon illustrating the growing hype surrounding generative AI.
Video: CompoSecure at FinovateEurope 2023 – Security and innovation in digital payments
Dr Adam Lowe of CompoSecure discusses how to combat the growing number of cybersecurity threats in digital payments.
FinTech Futures: Top five stories of the week – 24 March 2023
Here’s our pick of five of the top news stories from the world of finance and tech this week.
The future of banks is not banking…
Defining the future of banks is much more complex now than it has ever been.
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.
