Top fintech stories this week – 22 February 2019
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Blockchain
Coinbase acquires blockchain intelligence platform Neutrino
Crypto exchange seeks better analysis of data on public blockchains.
Top fintech stories this week – 15 February 2019
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
JP Morgan Chase to trial new cryptocurrency
Will start trials in a few months for its JPM Coin.
I.T. (insurance technology) had to be you
The sector should fall in love with tech that will bring it closer to customers, creating collaboration and trust.
Blockchain Exchange Alliance preps tech for payments push
With a heavy emphasis on partnerships and acquisitions.
IBM strikes $700m deal with Santander for digital drive
Five-year tech agreement includes AI, blockchain and big data plans.
Crypto bank Zabo preps for US launch
“Bitcoin in your bank account.”
Barclays and Ripple back SendFriend’s $1.7m funding
Philippine paytech finds lots of friends as it readies for US launch.
UK and Canada unveil tech innovation competition
Open to ideas in artificial intelligence, internet of things, blockchain and cybersecurity.
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Features an investment record, Stripe, Global Financial Innovation Network, Swift and R3.
Dinosaur and tZero unleash securities trading on blockchain
Brokerage outfit and Salt Lake City-based firm in no danger of becoming extinct.
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Swift links up with R3 for trading on blockchain
Their trial will monitor the movement of goods and payments on gpi.
Mobile trading platform CloseCross gets $3m funding
It opens the round with investment by Amnis Ventures
Are too many finance providers conflating trust with technology?
“Trust-free” is actually abstract or faceless trust.
CULedger grabs $10m funding to its blockchain credit
Plans to use DLT for credit union-focused platform.
IBM, PNC Bank and health insurers set up blockchain network
To improve the efficiency of the health sector.
Onfido opens up to Bitcoin payments
Blockchain technology and identity management converge via partnership with BitPay.
Samsung to unveil crypto wallet
The Galaxy S10 will allow users to trade, transact and store coins.
US challenger bank Newbridge will start spreading the news
It will soon be fintech showtime on Broadway.
Nasdaq leads $20m funding in blockchain firm Symbiont
Will use funds for action in data management and lending space.
Canada urges blockchain on for digital ID dream
CEO of Canadian Bankers Association makes his case.
HSBC feels $250bn FX of blockchain
Bank’s interest in DLT deepens with juicy transaction action.
R3’s Corda Network goes cordless
Blockchain network will be operated by a new independent organisation.
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Featuring N26, RBS and Loot, Google in Ireland, and Alipay in Pakistan.
Jobs go as ShapeShift suffers in crypto winter
“The latest crypto winter is upon us, and today ShapeShift felt the bitter frost.”
Banking for “digital nomads”
Foregoing the traditional way of working from nine to five in a typical office culture and hierarchy model.
Ethereum Classic trading frozen due to double spend drama
Coinbase stops ETC trading due to detection of deep chain reorganisation.
Fintech firm WB21 caught in storm of allegations
The evidence keeps piling up and the firm stays silent.
Life’s a brag in BBVA’s digital dominion
Reaches “tipping point” as 50% of its customers now use digital channels.
Beam me up crypto confidentiality
New project aims to improves privacy via Mimblewimble protocol.
Crypto DX.Exchange seeks to shake up Nasdaq stock markets
Firm offers digital tokens based on Nasdaq-listed companies’ shares.
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Blockchain incubator Adel does file transfers well
AdelPoint offers decentralised, anonymous and encrypted service.
Digital Asset CEO Blythe Masters quits
Company’s CEO since 2015 steps down for personal reasons.
CoinAlpha fined $500k for crypto law breach
Blockchain protocol also gets a cease and desist from the US regulator.
Crypto data firm Nomics nabs $3m funding
Arthur Ventures leads the round with Coinbase participating.
R3 and Ripple settle down for universal payments app
Famous duo ally as XRP is the first settlement mechanism.
