German bank association fires shots at Libra, calls on politicians and central banks for digital euro
The association wants a crypto led by European commercial banks and politicians.
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Crypto bundler Revix targets female investors, aims to make digital assets “responsible”
Revix will be sponsoring entrepreneur platform Future Females.
Cryptocurrency in 2025: What does the future hold for digital money?
Drawing on observations over the influence cryptocurrencies have been making on the wider world.
ING validates transactions without compromising data in “blockchain breakthrough”
Transactions on Corda can now be proofed with complete privacy.
Libra publishes signed charter with 21 members, inc. Spotify, Uber and PayU
Libra’s meeting also agreed on board members and staff.
Libra’s woes continue as Booking Holdings departs
The association has now lost 25% of its membership.
OTP Bank welcomes “later-stage” start-ups to its partnership programme
Applications need to be made by 22 November 2019.
US regulators remind FIs of AML obligations for digital assets
The CFTC, SEC and FinCEN point to AML/CFT requirements for digital assets.
Libra: Already a victim of fraud
According to the Facebook model, you steal a little and they bank the ad revenue.
Facebook’s Libra suffers additional regulatory scrutiny
FSB & G7 leaders believe it should halt operations until legal oversight is completed.
Mastercard, Visa, eBay and Stripe follow PayPal’s suit and leave Facebook’s Libra
Facebook’s hopes of a global cryptocurrency are hanging in the balance.
Decentralised vs centralised exchanges: a comparative analysis
Crypto is not about rolling the dice but it’s about making tough decisions.
CoinCorner CEO: Mark Cuban “naÏve and short sighted” about bitcoin
Cuban says he prefers bananas to Bitcoin.
ESAs identify weaknesses leaving high-volume transaction firms open to money laundering risks
The three European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) publish their second joint opinion.
FCA cryptocurrency investigations rise 74% in 2019
Watchdog having a deeper look at crypto industry.
Regulators could delay Facebook’s Libra launch, says executive
Libra’s MD says regulators must be “fully onboard” first.
Beijing’s digital currency drives Chinese fintech stocks skyward
China’s fintechs have seen share price rises of up to 200%.
Sibos 2019: Final wrap-up of talks, interviews and daily news
See our final wrap-up of the London-hosted four day event!
Sibos 2019: “Blockchain is not a magic wand,” says Euroclear
The panel agrees blockchain is not a ‘one size fits all’ solution.
North Korea plans its own bitcoin
Russia, Venezuela and Iran have explored similar projects.
Deutsche Bank joins Interbank Information Network
The blockchain-based platform has more than 300 member banks.
German blockchain strategy fires warning shot at Facebook’s Libra project
Germany vows to fight any efforts to issue parallel currencies.
ING reveals crypto report: The utility phase
Until crypto is useful, mass adoption will not follow.
Italian fintech Young Platform raises €787,000 from 751 investors
‘Crypto made easy’ platform attracts Italian and British investors.
Adhara expands into Singapore and appoints Stanley Yong
Yong has nearly ten years’ experience at the Monetary Authority of Singapore.
DN Intersect 2019: Libra is the “biggest greenfield opportunity” for banks
There are fears banks have missed the boat with Libra.
Banking Technology September 2019 issue out now
Thriving in a hyper-connected world.
Eligma gets €4m investment from Bitcoin.com and Pangea Blockchain Fund
Eligma developed Elipay for vendors to receive crypto payments.
PNC becomes first US bank on RippleNet
The bank joined the blockchain payments platform in September 2018.
Wild West to crypto best: How compliance separates cowboys from champions
Major players will be forced into closer collaboration with regulators.
CoinFLEX announces $10m funding and Market Making Program
The initiative will target trading firms, hedge funds and cryptocurrency companies.
David Chaum announces quantum-resistant digital currency
Praxxis emerged from a stealth project in the Cayman Islands.
Israeli government to fast-track fintech and blockcain licences
Around 2,000 fintech and blockchain companies are currently seeking licences.
ICE’s Bakkt set to launch bitcoin futures contracts
Bakkt is “cleared to launch” its trading in bitcoin futures next month.
Barclays ends landmark crypto partnership with Coinbase
Coinbase no longer has access to the UK FPS.
HMRC cracks down on crypto investors
The tax authority has requested customer data from UK exchanges.
Walmart announce application for cryptocurrency
Shoppers’ money would gain interest in a makeshift bank account.
Monarch creates first recurring crypto payments system
The solution will enable the likes of Netflix and Hulu to accept crypto.
E-wallets and beyond: are cryptos the next step in online casino transactions?
Challenging the dominance of traditional banks within the online casino industry.
Sparrow’s options trading platform takes flight
Trade options will be settled by smart contract.
