Coinbase backs Flipside Crypto amid “healthy” currency selloff
The crash in digital currency values has tossed fuel on the already raging fire of skepticism.
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Mastercard and Microsoft in digital identity drive
They dream of a “universally-recognised” system.
Calastone to launch blockchain-powered funds marketplace
Coming in May 2019 via its new distributed market infrastructure.
Brexit is real. What now for finance companies?
Frankly, the time to act is now.
Protecting yourself from increasing cyberattacks
Stay diligent, keep updated, and safe surfing.
I’m a celebrity… get my ICO out of here!
US Securities and Exchange Commission makes two people in/famous.
UN’s fintech task force fired up for sustainable development
United Nations calls on banks and firms to get digital finance flows to SDGs.
Top fintech stories this week – 30 November 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Contrary to what your mother told you: banking reality checks and other fables
You can be anything. But it will get messy.
What does the future look like for cryptocurrency?
The crypto boom, bubble, revolution… what to actually expect from cryptocurrency moving into 2019?
Cathay Bank picks QuantaVerse to combat crime
Sino-American bank selects a range of AI-based anti-financial crime solutions.
Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley go live with CLSNet
Automated FX services on the blockchain.
Lawsuit and customer accusations plague fintech firm WB21
Lawsuit and customer accusations plague fintech firm WB21
Securitize supported by Coinbase and Ripple with $13m funding
Californian firm plans to build tokens out of securities.
Risk exchange CyberGRX raises $30m in funding
Series C round led by Scale Venture Partners.
Morgan Stanley’s $15m funding FX ups Integral
Foreign exchange tech provider looking for more banking and broker action.
Cloud adoption: the key to agile change
What does agility actually mean in practice for the post-trade market?
How to turn bad data into a new revenue stream
The cost of data redundancy is expected to be $3.3 trillion in 2020.
Hell week sees Bitcoin price fall below $4,000
Drops to lowest this year, but some voices call for calm.
Infographic: WhatsApp messaging in the financial sector – tips to using it and staying compliant
Telemessage has some helpful messages on messaging and compliance.
Capture Consent: How to protect your business and your clients
Capturing consent without diminishing your customer experience.
Tradeshift makes bid to buy Basware
California-based company reportedly in talks to purchase Finnish software maker.
Creating open banking to meet expectations
A change in culture and attitude should be part of a holistic strategy for open banking.
BBVA picks penguin-powered AI advisor with $9m funding
Bank’s Propel Venture Partners leads Series A in Charlie chatbot.
Move beyond the electronic payment: how well do you know E-Sign?
E-Sign can save you the cost of many hundreds of thousands of first-class mail stamps.
Swift Institute calls for gender diversity in fintech
Issues call for proposals and offers €15,000 grant to deal with issue.
Top fintech stories this week – 23 November 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Bitcoin SV fights back hard in hash war
Calls out “contrived spikes and trash talk”. LOL.
Avoid your auntie Mabel: career tips for optimists, curious cats and rebels
Play something that you care to win with people who are playing the same game.
Technology for the new world
Business as usual is no longer an option. You can bank on that.
Blockchain fatigue? A brief look at the Trade Information Network venture
This network does not use distributed ledger tech, but relies on CGI’s SaaS platform.
IBM and Columbia University call for blockchain start-ups
Two juicy new accelerator programmes are waiting for you.
US regulator plays hardball over ICO securities
Yo fintech! Don’t mess with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Gohenry crowdfunds £6.2m for US expansion
To teach American kids about money.
Your fintech horoscope
FinTech Futures’ very own Mystic Git outlines your futures.
US Faster Payments Council alive and kicking
FPC plans pacey paytech for all.
Finleap takes a jump with €41.5m Ping An investment
To reach new tech firms and partners.
Data mining
If data really is the new oil, where is the pipeline flowing?
Banking Technology November 2018 issue out now
Fintech inception. Ideas come to life.
White paper: The Digital Banking Transformation Playbook
How can your financial institution compete?
