2020-8-19 22:00 |
A conversation with a VC about changes in fintech, crypto and how public market trends shape the startup scene. origin »
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Crypto fintech Helio Lending will face a non-conviction bond after falsely claiming it held an Australian credit license. On Aug. 17, the Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) stated in a press release that crypto fintech Helio Lending would face…
2023-8-18 15:57 | |
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Venture capital continues to target crypto and fintech for funding, with Web3 emerging as a major trend in 2022.
2022-5-12 12:30 | |
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A job description posted on Revolut’s LinkedIn page indicates that the London-based fintech startup is looking forward to recruiting a tech team that will assist the firm in building its crypto exchange.
2021-11-7 16:00 | |
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Crypto is financial technology. But Is it fintech?
2020-7-20 16:25 | |
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Shortly after PayPal’s recent news that it’s working on a feature to support digital assets, sources familiar with the matter have disclosed today that the fintech giant will be working with Paxos, according to Coindesk.
2020-7-20 14:29 | |
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Crypto prices on the secondary market may depend on how much information is given to stakeholders says fintech researchers.
2020-6-26 23:30 | |
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June 25, 2020 – FinTech platform YouHodler announced today the signing of a partnership with Elliptic, the leading provider of cryptoasset risk management solutions for financial institutions and crypto businesses.
2020-6-25 14:05 | |
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Yesterday, the news of fintech giant PayPal planning to roll out cryptocurrency buying and selling for Paypal and Venmo got the crypto market excited, and bitcoin went up to $9,800. Reportedly, the company plans to build in wallet functionality for users to store their crypto in the app as well. The service could be rolled […]
2020-6-23 19:44 | |
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Fintech giant PayPal plans to roll out direct sales of cryptocurrency to its 325 million users, according to three people familiar with the matter.
2020-6-22 19:59 | |
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A German fintech company responsible for several crypto debit cards, including Crypto.com’s, allegedly misrepresented over $2 billion in cash reserves.
2020-6-18 14:10 | |
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Crypto firms and banks are partnering at scale, part of the broader democratization of payments systems around the world.
2020-6-18 16:14 | |
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Plutus, a fintech company focused on crypto rewards and loyalty points recently partnered with Nike, a global sports footwear and fitness company, to offer crypto and cash-back rewards for online shoppers on the latter’s platform.
2020-6-4 21:00 | |
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A new study reveals that UK retail traders bought more Bitcoin in April after countrywide lockdown had seen purchases drop by 50% throughout March. UK-based fintech company, Revolut, has provided data showing that users on its crypto trading app bought less crypto in mid-March even as Bitcoin crashed to new yearly lows.
2020-5-29 13:27 | |
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Following recent cutting edge technological innovations Reddit’s co-founder, Alexis Ohanian has highlighted that the current digital fintech sphere is set for a crypto spring. Despite insisting that he was keen on the technological advancements rather than the pricing, he mentioned BTC almost breaking the $10,000 ceiling.
2020-5-27 23:16 | |
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At present, fintech firm Ripple is already subject to several lawsuits that allege it broke SEC rules by selling unregistered securities with sales of the XRP crypto token. But in a further blow, attorneys for a company called Bitcoin Manipulation Abatement LLC filed a fresh lawsuit with the US Federal District Court on May, 1st...
2020-5-12 17:03 | |
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XRP, the cryptocurrency launched by fintech company Ripple, appears not to have been impacted by the news of a new lawsuit against the firm. The XRP market currently shadows gains in the broader crypto market as Ripple faces yet another lawsuit connected to its use and sale of XRP.
2020-5-6 17:03 | |
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Robinhood is a commission-free trading platform that allows users to trade stocks, ETFs, options, gold, and crypto via a mobile app or web browser. The company was founded in 2013 and has been one of the most successful fintech startups of recent years.
2020-5-7 12:00 | |
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An intergovernmental panel in South Africa comprising the central bank, treasury, and financial regulators is calling for the enactment of strict crypto regulations in the country. Strict Crypto Policing in South Africa In a paper published by the Intergovernmental Fintech Working Group (IFWG) in South Africa, the government panel argued for the establishment of aRead MoreRead More.
2020-4-18 17:00 | |
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Fintech challenger bank Revolut accelerated its plans to offer crypto buy and sell services due to recent actions by central banks, said head of crypto Edward Cooper.
2020-4-6 12:00 | |
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The crypto space in India could dramatically change in the near future, placing the country among the world’s top fintech leaders
2020-3-25 19:00 | |
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Neobank Revolut launched today in the U.S. and will announce more information about cryptocurrency services in the coming weeks
2020-3-25 14:00 | |
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Zimbabwe’s central bank is working with crypto and fintech companies to leverage the country’s emerging digital economy amid crippling hyperinflation and currency instability
2020-3-23 14:30 | |
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TF Blockchain, one of the leading blockchain and fintech conferences in the Pacific Northwest, recently announced that it postponed its conference due to the coronavirus outbreak. In a press release shared with CryptoSlate, the organizers said that instead, they will be live streaming interviews with some top names in crypto.
2020-3-20 21:23 | |
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London-based fintech Revolut launched an investment product aimed at children aged between 7 and 17. The “money management” platform might eventually lead many children to embrace cryptocurrencies.
2020-3-18 14:26 | |
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Rieke Smakman is a Netherlands-based independent legal counselor specializing in fintech regulation. On occasion of International Women’s Day 2020, she gave us an exclusive interview. BeInCrypto: You have been vocal on Twitter about women in tech and blockchain.
2020-3-8 23:10 | |
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Rieke Smakman is a Netherlands-based independent legal counselor specializing in fintech regulation. On occasion of International Women’s Day 2020, she gave us an exclusive interview. BeInCrypto: You have been vocal on Twitter about women in tech and blockchain.
2020-3-8 23:10 | |
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In this article, We will discuss DeFi applications, history, development, Top 5 DeFi crypto projects and pro & cons of DeFi. DeFi or Decentralized Finance refers to the FinTech innovations that map financial services on to decentralized blockchain technology.
2020-3-7 09:28 | |
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If you’ve been in the crypto industry for a while now, you likely know of the controversy regarding XRP, specifically that fintech upstart Ripple owns a large portion of the cryptocurrency. While the company pledges to not have made the cryptocurrency, it undoubtedly owns a large sum of the asset, which is released from escrow on a monthly basis.
2020-3-3 03:23 | |
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Over the past few years, a class-action lawsuit has been building against Ripple Labs, the San Francisco-based fintech company that is known in crypto for its involvement in XRP. Unfortunately for the upstart, it was unable to get the case thrown out by the federal judge, potentially threatening its intent to go public through the […] The post Ripple’s battle in court over XRP isn’t done yet, threatening its IPO plans appeared first on CryptoSlate.
2020-2-28 16:10 | |
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The Stellar Development Foundation has announced a $715,000 investment in DSTOQ, a Stellar-based FinTech project that allows users to invest in traditional stocks with fiat and cryptocurrency. Stellar revealed the...The post Stellar Invests in DeFi Stock Exchange DSTOQ appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2020-2-27 05:30 | |
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The UK-based digital bank Revolut is now valued at $5.5 billion, after raising $500 million in its latest series D funding round. Raising a total of $836 million across the 4 funding rounds. This makes it one of the EU's most valuable fintech apps that is crypto-friendly. The Revolut app has been used to buy, […]
2020-2-26 22:16 | |
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Crypto-friendly challenger bank Revolut has secured $500M in Series D funding, putting it in pole position as the UK’s most valuable fintech startup. Revolut a Jewel in the British Fintech...The post Crypto-Friendly Revolut Bags $500M Despite Brexit Woes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
2020-2-26 14:18 | |
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In 1981, American Airlines’ launched their Frequent Flier Programme which is often regarded as the first full-scale loyalty programme of the modern era. As technology evolved, loyalty programmes progressed into a data-grabbing tool for brands, masked under marketing as “beneficial perks” for the shopper.
2020-2-22 14:16 | |
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Both eToro and Robinhood climbed the ladder of popularity in crypto circles as they announced addition of cryptocurrencies to their platforms. Even though both fintech startups are known for their forex, ETF and trading of other financial derivatives, we will focus primarily on their cryptocurrency divisions and what they have to offer.
2020-2-19 02:14 | |
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Boerse Stuttgart, Germany’s second-largest stock exchange, has announced that its subsidiary, blocknox, is putting preparations in top gear to launch a crypto custodial platform that will cater to the needs of institutional clients such as banks, fintech firms and others, according to a Ledger Insights report on February 18, 2020.
2020-2-19 00:00 | |
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Blocknox’s crypto custody offer will also be available to fintech companies, banks and asset managers
2020-2-19 20:22 | |
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Major South Korean crypto exchange Bithumb to partner with BitMax, accessing the latter’s Wall Street-level fintech expertise
2020-2-18 00:16 | |
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Binance crypto exchange through its parent company has applied for Singapore’s new operating license. This follows an upgrade of laws governing crypto in the FinTech friendly jurisdiction. Singapore sought to advance its payments’ ecosystem legalities as more firms’ leveraging blockchain tech and tokenization set up in the country.
2020-2-17 20:06 | |
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ChainUP, the blockchain technology developer and crypto exchange service provider, today announced that it has officially joined the Japan Cryptocurrency Business Association (JCBA). The blockchain software developer will actively explore the application of blockchain technology in the areas of fintech, medicine, public administration, and IT infrastructure, contributing to the advancement of Japan’s digital economy and […] CryptoNinjas: Crypto software provider ChainUP joins Japan Cryptocurrency Business Association
2020-2-7 14:57 | |
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Tap, a Fintech based in Gibraltar, has recently launched a cryptocurrency app, with a Tap prepaid card. The launch is expected to happen in Q1 2020, leaving crypto traders on high alert and stacking XTP in anticipation.
2020-2-6 12:59 | |
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Denis Pitcher, chief fintech advisor to the Premier of Bermuda, talks about the island nation's blockchain plans.
2020-2-3 19:00 | |
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U.S. Representative Emmer fears stifled cryptocurrency innovation in Fintech digital payments hearing before congress
2020-1-31 23:44 | |
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The crypto industry was surprised to hear reports that Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse is considering taking the fintech company public in the near future, with many analysts speculating as to how this couple impact XRP.
2020-1-26 23:00 | |
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Australia’s financial regulator has given its approval nod to fintech startup Raiz to offer its Bitcoin investment retail fund. The news marks a watershed moment for the Australian crypto space with regulators previously keen on strict oversight of the industry.
2020-1-20 12:00 | |
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Bitcoin is the most mentioned term related to innovative value transfer systems, data from social media on the topic of payment and fintech, reveals. BTC received 957 mentions in December, as the coin wrapped up a stunning decade of price appreciation.
2020-1-16 12:00 | |
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Crypto exchange giant Binance has made an investment in a South Korea-based startup and is preparing to launch a support center in the country. As reported by CoinDesk Korea, the exchange has taken a stake of 500 million won ($432,000) in BxB, the fintech firm that launched the Korean won (KRW) back in 2019. Aside […]
2020-1-15 22:20 | |
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The burgeoning FinTech industry is increasingly looking for new ways to enable a seamless financial experience. This assertion was evident all through 2019, as startups and established enterprises introduced us to some of the mind-boggling FinTech projects yet.
2020-1-14 12:15 | |
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Credit and payments giant Visa Inc. has reportedly paid over $5 billion for a fintech firm that provides services to connect payments apps to bank accounts. It could be good news for the fintech and crypto industry for the coming years.
2020-1-14 10:06 | |
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It does not take much to instigate a tweet war among the crypto community these days. Token prices are rock bottom and many of the top assets, including Ripple’s XRP, just keep dumping. Ripple Moves Another $200 Million San Francisco based fintech firm Ripple started off the year with another questionable token movement.
2020-1-3 11:00 | |
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The administration’s public support of a restrictive amendment calls into question the original motives of the crypto provision.
Uniswap’s removal of a set of assets from its interface has the community asking just how decentralized is the platform.
The milestone isn’t just psychological, and potentially opens entire new groups of investors who couldn’t participate previously.
An overview of key news, from a new DeFi Index fund for accredited investors to bitcoin shrugging off growing Treasury yields.
As another wave of major financial institutions announce bitcoin plans, it’s getting harder for the MSM to simply print the same old FUD.
A reading of Nic Carter’s latest essay for CoinDesk on the inappropriateness of comparing the energy consumption of bitcoin and Visa transactions.
A recap of a swath of news about corporate players coming into the crypto space, and why it could change the landscape of regulation.