Mastercard partners digital asset platform Bakkt to offer ‘Crypto-as-a-Service’
Partnership forms part of Mastercard’s broader crypto strategy.
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SEC threatens suit over Coinbase crypto lending product
Coinbase’s CEO and chief legal officer admonish US markets regulator over lack of clarity.
OKCoin partners Worldpay to expand global merchant acquiring
Cryptocurrency exchange wanted “a proven and experienced partner”.
Video: fintech news pick of the week – Wise, Société Générale & BBVA
Our top pick of news from the world of finance and tech in bitesize video format, twice a week.
HSBC follows China’s stance in rejecting cryptocurrencies: Reuters
In an interview with Reuters, HSBC’s CEO echoed China’s anti-Bitcoin and pro-CBDCs stance.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 20 May 2021
The FinTech Futures weekly round-up of the industry’s top stories and happenings from across the globe.
Meet Jake: Gen Z crypto enthusiast
Gen Z is already forming an opinion about banks that is not favourable. Have the banks lost the battle for Gen Z?
Coinbase IPO values hits $99.6bn valuation with shares up 52% on debut
Shares closed below $330, up a lesser 32%.
US crypto bank Avanti raises $37m in Series A funding
The new cash goes toward capital requirements.
The alternative currency revolution
We’re likely to see increased collaboration across the financial world.
Crypto.com signs first-of-its-kind F1 sponsorship deal with Aston Martin
Aston Martin wants to be at the “forefront” of the crypto boom.
BNY Mellon to finance crytpo and signs Google Cloud deal
The bank cites “growing client demand for digital assets”.
Fintech funding deals globally 18-24 January 2021
Featuring PPRO, iSTOX, Indy, Mercado Bitcoin, and Brigit.
Six trends that will change the crypto world in 2021
Which coins will rise in price and which ones will fall?
eToro plans for a $5 billion US IPO
The broker is eyeing a listing in New York and is already in talks with Goldman Sachs.
Bitcoin soars to record $34,000, but dips $5,000 in 24 hours
Bitcoin hit lows of around $18,700 in early December.
Coinbase files for IPO listing amidst racism scandal
The start-up has long struggled with its management of Black employees.
US crypto exchange Gemini banks on ClearBank for UK operations
Gemini launched in the UK two months ago.
PayPal weighs up crypto acquisitions following major wallet update
BitGo had a valuation of around $170 million in 2018.
PayPal brings crypto further into mainstream with wallet update
PayPal landed the first conditional crypto licence from the NYSDFS.
Crypto exchange Gemini launches in UK armed with EMI licence
UK customers can now make GBP deposits to fund their Gemini account.
Gemini picks Eventus Systems for trade surveillance
Popular cryptocurrency exchange boosts its monitoring.
Boston Fed collaborates with MIT on digital currency
The partnership will perform technical research related to a central bank digital currency (CBDC).
US national banks granted authority to hold crypto for customers
US banks and federal savings associations can offer cryptocurrency custodial services.
Twitter shares slide 4% in wake of unprecedented bitcoin promo hack
The hacked accounts have tens of millions of users.
New York regulator plans to ease cryptocurrency rules
DFS announces batch of changes amid MOU with New York university.
PayPal and Venmo to “allow buys and sells of crypto directly”
It is understood the services will offer “a built-in wallet functionality” so you can store crypto.
Libra’s Second Wind
Some say slow progress of blockchain adoption is not just because of regulatory hurdles.
Goldman Sachs says crypto is “not a suitable investment” on invite-only call
Bitcoin reclaimed its $10,000 territory on Monday.
Facebook attempts to address concerns expressed by regulators on the original proposal
The tax problems with this proposal identified in our client briefing on Libra 1.0 remain unresolved.
Diebold Nixdorf’s corporate network hit by ransomware attack
ATM provider detected the attack in April, which is says has been dealt with.
What the Fintech? Episode 3 | Digital disruption: Bitcoin and stable coins
Tune in to hear what Gemini’s MD for Europe, Julian Sawyer, thinks about digital currencies.
Explained: Cryptojacking
IT professionals constantly need to look for tell-tale signs in their networks.
What is the best time to buy cryptocurrencies?
Everything you need to know when investing in cryptocurrency.
Start-up Saga launches stabilised SGA token with major bank and exchange advisors
JP Morgan Chase’s chairman and former deputy attorney-general of Israel are on the board.
Video: Top fintech stories this week – 06 December 2019
FinTech Future’s weekly news round-up.
Former Morgan Stanley developers unveil new cryptocurrency exchange
Phemex calls itself “the most trustworthy cryptocurrency derivatives trading platform”.
How blockchain transforms banking and financial services
Who’s adopting this tech and what’s in store for it down the line?
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.
Libra: Already a victim of fraud
According to the Facebook model, you steal a little and they bank the ad revenue.
