Virtual Commodity Association becomes reality
US-based self-regulatory organisation fires up for better digital exchanges.
Cryptocurrency
Infographic: which country trades the most Bitcoin?
UK-based TotalCrypto explains Bitcoin trading volume by country.
Protean Risk unveils new fintech and payment services team
UK insurance broker demonstrates versatility and visibility.
Coinbase acquires Distributed Systems for digital identity dream
Anonymity and privacy. Even when it comes to financial details.
SFOX raises $23m funding for crypto asset management platform
Series A funding round led by Tribe Capital and Social Capital.
US blockchain platform Bravo Pay basks in beta mode
Firm offers a way to tip or pay without sharing personal info.
Blockchain: from crypto casino to cross-company data management
What different types of blockchain uses are there, where does cryptocurrency fit in, and why should insurers even care?
Bitt the builder for Curaçao and Sint Maarten’s digital guilder
Caribbean central bank turns to fintech portfolio firm.
Blockchain Board of Derivatives trading platform goes live
The “world’s first hybrid cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform”.
Overstock’s blockchain subsidiary bags $270m funding
Chinese private equity firm GSR Capital sees a hero in tZero.
EY finds $1bn for fintech foraging
Investment plans in cyber, risk management and cloud-based tech.
Top fintech stories this week – 10 August 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Microsoft unveils Ethereum proof-of-authority on Azure
Suitable for permissioned networks where all consensus participants are known.
China crypto company ACChain goes off the grid
A real China hustle.
Infographic: the stats and story behind Bitcoin ATMs
CoinIQ has a quick look at some key Bitcoin ATM statistics.
Crypterium releases crypto-fiat solution
Its tool allows users to top up their mobile phone balance.
ICE is Bakkt to the future for digital assets
Intercontinental Exchange forms a new company.
Coinbase gives UK crypto payments pace
Offers same day deposits and withdrawals from crypto accounts to British bank account.
FATF steps up fight against crypto crimes
Financial Action Task Force concerned over AML and CTF activities.
AlphaPoint’s blockchain fuels crypto exchange DCEX
DCEX is using Ripple’s digital currency, XRP, as its base currency.
GMEX takes gold-coated stake in Usave Blockchain
All part of a plan to build a digital exchange for physical gold.
What the future of payments and cryptocurrencies will look like
Three key factors currently preclude cryptocurrency from gaining widespread payments acceptance.
Coinbase unveils crypto e-gift card for Uber and Google Play
All enabled via its partnership with WeGift.
Crypto lender BlockFi gets $52.5m investment
From Mike Novogratz’s investment firm, Galaxy Digital.
Blockchain network Nervos nervelessly nets $28m funding
Backed by investors Polychain Capital and Sequoia China.
EY buys into blockchain for an Elevated Consciousness
Buys US start-up’s crypto-asset accounting and tax functions.
Banco Sabadell’s hub chasing innovation in Israel with €7.5m investment
InnoCells has invested in Cardumen Capital.
FundAmerica acquired by Prime Trust
Blockchain-driven trust firm buys crowdfunding regtech company.
Mastercard files patent for blockchain-based transactions
Looking at consumer protection, but its interest in patents is nothing new.
IBM adds strength to Stronghold’s crypto token launch
Stronghold calls it “first and only” venture-backed USD anchor on Stellar Network.
Stellar first DLT protocol to get Shari’ah compliance
Gets approval from Shariyah Review Bureau.
Japan revamps regulator for fintech action
The Strategy Development and Management Bureau is born.
Blockchain islands: Jersey launches ICO regulatory guidelines
Jersey has quietly notched up some major crypto and wider fintech achievements.
US regulator lures crypto fools with fake ICO site
HoweyCoins might look real, but it isn’t.
BitGo brings right flow to Cinnober crypto exchange solutions
Will use BitGo’s crypto wallet solution.
MyEtherWallet victim of another cyberattack
Infected through a free VPN.
Why we need a treasury function in cryptocurrencies
Treasury management is relevant to any entity that issues a controlled-supply token.
International Cybersecurity Congress 2018: communication breakdown
Openness and transparency in the eyes of media and customers.
Tradeshift meets its MakerDAO for blockchain payments
MakerDAO is creator of Dai, a decentralised stablecoin.
France set to regulate ICOs
New action plan for business growth and transformation Act will be introduced by the end of 2018.
