Top fintech stories this week – 05 July 2019
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Blockchain
RBI to build blockchain-based banking platform
The technology would be for banking officials’ use only.
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FCA proposes ban on crypto-based derivatives
The regulator believes the products are ill-suited to retail consumers.
Broadridge takes over Northern Trust’s PE DLT platform
The move is viewed as a step towards an industry-wide PE blockchain solution.
New blockchain tech firm Atlas City Global lands $4m investment
Catalyst Network is “open source, fast, light, secure, scalable” and accessible to .Net developers.
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Facebook’s new crypto is here!
Landmark Group and HSBC debut dual-platform blockchain deal
A major step forward in the Middle East’s retail industry adopting blockchain
Rolling out a blockchain-powered insurance ecosystem
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MoneyGram agrees $50m partnership with Ripple
The strategic partnership will have an initial term of two years.
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This week, the FCA makes a return with pro-consumer rules!
Anti-fraud firm BlockClaim completes £500k seed funding
The UK-based firm uses AI and blockchain to detect fraud.
Sparrow’s options trading platform takes flight
Trade options will be settled by smart contract.
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This week, news about JP Morgan’s Chase, Visa, and more!
ABX wins approval for crypto asset exchange and custodian
The exchange has its eyes set on bridging the gap between the MENA region and the rest of the world.
BanQu closes extension on $2.6m Series A
The amount of the extension remains undisclosed.
Impact investing can unlock the potential of blockchain in Africa
Blockchain can have an exponential positive impact on the lives of low income communities in Africa.
ING joins project to create blockchain-based USC
The utility settlement coin will reduce exchange rate risks.
Top fintech stories this week – 31 May 2019
The first Amadeus event on payments, a new Indonesian payment standard, and more!
Bridging blockchain technology to the real world
Blockchain could radically change the way that the insurance industry works.
Founders Bank anticipates EU licence in Q4
Malta and London-based start-up is backed by crypto exchange Binance and venture capitalists.
Crowdz raises $5.5m to launch industry-first global invoice exchange
Aims to revolutionise receivables market for SMEs.
Blockchain: a question of scale
Blockchain will become the operating system which underpins the digital economy.
Joining the dots: the evolution of correspondent banking
Assessing the potential benefits of joining several digital platforms to form a “network of networks”.
Cryptocurrency and charity – a match made in heaven?
It’s important to remember the positives that cryptocurrency and blockchain technology brings to the world.
Facebook eyes payments market with new Swiss fintech
Social network has registered the company in Geneva.
Major banks pledge $50m to develop digital cash settlement system
The names of the banks have not been disclosed.
The Netherlands – the rise of a new fintech hub
More than 400 companies are operating in the Dutch fintech industry, and the start-up scene is thriving.
Tokyo calls for foreign fintechs to enter accelerator programme
Start-ups will be mentored by leading Japanese financial organisations.
Q2 and ALTR leverage the blockchain to boost data security
The new technology, Q2 TrustView, powered by ALTR, adds to Q2’s approach to data management and protection by mitigating security breaches in real time.
Finastra’s Fusion LenderComm on blockchain signs up three new big banks
BNP Paribas, Natixis and Societe Generale join NatWest.
Video: fintech news weekly round-up – 13 May 2019
This week, blockchain and crypto by big names like Facebook and Microsoft, among other news!
New Medici Bank to harness technology to “reawaken” innovative spirit
A descendant of the Medici family sees future in Puerto Rico.
Top fintech stories this week – 10 May 2019
Deutsche Bank picks Red Hat, Orange acquires Secure Link, and much more!
Data privacy firm QEDIT expands reach with three new partners
Follows QEDIT’s $10 million Series A investment round.
Fenergo supports Bahrain’s blockchain-based KYC
It will support retail and corporate banking, with other sectors in the future.
JP Morgan and Microsoft join forces for enterprise blockchain push
Quorum to be made available through Azure Blockchain Service.
Refundo to return tax refunds in Bitcoin
Thanks to a recent partnership with BitPay.
Top fintech stories this week – 3 May 2019
May issue is out!
Blockchain-based ID verification system goes live in Canada
SecureKey’s Verified.Me is backed by several major financial institutions.
