PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2019

Government Accountability Office (GAO) said that financial regulators should look more closely at the role of non-bank tech companies in the small business (SMB) lending and consumer lending markets. According to the banks that have linked with FinTech firms, such guidelines would help relationships between the parties. “GAO

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AUGUST 25, 2016

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) said there needs to be clarity over blockchain regulations before adoption can become more widespread. Reuters reported Thursday that the consortium polled its members, among them large banks, and the lure of the technology remains intact, as it would cut trading costs.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 6, 2019

In regulatory efforts tied to blockchain, the British dependency Isle of Man has debuted a hub focused on blockchain development. The advisory for the self-governing dependency has established the Blockchain Office, reported Cointelegraph , and has set up a sandbox that looks toward future regulatory frameworks.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2016

The newspaper cited Ripple’s use of blockchain technology and the ability of two small banks, one in Canada and one in Germany, to complete cross-border online transactions in record time as an example of the latest banking innovations. But some banks are competing with the FinTechs. trillion in 2014 to $2.3 trillion in 2019.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 14, 2018

.” Oliver was discussing cryptocurrencies and blockchain on his show, highlighting the massive potential the world of FinTech has touted for the last year or so. This balance of optimism and realism is taking over the blockchain space as of late. But the segment also warned to temper the hype with healthy skepticism.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 22, 2019

The Chilean government has revealed that it is looking to implement tougher regulations on cryptocurrencies and FinTech. Regulation of these platforms would mitigate some of the risks, such as money laundering and terrorist financing, and increase the legal certainty with which they operate.

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Payments Source

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

The OCC’s efforts to bring the technology into the financial mainstream could help people in underserved communities execute payments more securely.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 25, 2019

In the continued drive for collaboration between the FI and FinTech, between governments and financial services providers, efforts this past week focused on the Middle East and support for new initiatives. The portal contains APIs that, as reported, “enable developers to quickly build innovative services that securely connect to select U.S.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2019

The Institute for FinTech Research at Beijing’s Tsinghua University (THUIFR) has unveiled a blockchain scholarship program with Ripple ’s help, Cointelegraph reported. Through the program, graduate students are said to focus on the study of blockchain development and regulations.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

B2B payments and international money transfer company B2B Pay has announced plans to become a regulated financial institution, and is looking to investors to fuel its growth. The company was among 40 FinTechs accepted into the Accelerator. At the time, B2BPay supported payments to and from 34 nations.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

government seems to be accepting the positive impact that digital currencies and blockchain could have on legacy financial systems, according to Business Insider. The resolution implies that bitcoin and blockchain technology are ways to help the unbanked and empower the consumer. A non-binding resolution was passed on Monday (Sept.

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PYMNTS

JULY 20, 2017

In the midst of today’s retail revolution, blockchain technology is being pushed up to the surface. E-Commerce’s increasing popularity over the last decade is likely the driver of blockchain technology implementation. One of the seemingly largest barriers for banks with blockchain technology are federal-level regulations.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 29, 2017

While blockchain technology can be tough to regulate, it is making small strides into mainstream use. Some countries are timid about venturing into blockchain due to its tough-to-regulate persona. However, there are signs that blockchain is making strides toward mainstream use.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 16, 2018

Russia’s corporate treasurers are working with the nation’s central bank on a blockchain initiative, reports in CoinDesk said Friday (June 15). Russia’s FinTech Association and 14 of the nation’s largest banks collaborated on the development of Masterchain, reports noted, citing a white paper.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 27, 2019

The digital payments news out of Brazil has been fast and furious over the last few weeks – particularly when it comes to blockchain. The big story, however, has been blockchain, as entities public and private are hoping it might just be the digital magic bullet the entire ecosystem needs. The Blockchain Bonanza.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2020

In today’s top payments news around the world, British FinTech GoCardless has landed $95 million in a Series F funding round, while Australian buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Openpay has officially launched in the U.S. UK FinTech GoCardless Raises $95 Million Led By Bain. UK FinTech GoCardless Raises $95 Million Led By Bain.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 9, 2018

The world’s first ICO regulations are coming, care of Gibraltar. The rapid global proliferation of initial coin offerings has become an issue of mounting concern among regulators and central banks around the world – in particular, the growth of ICOs has fueled massive growth in the cryptocurrency market in general.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2018

When PYMNTS asked cross-border payments experts at the end of last year what they thought the driving trend would be for the industry in 2018, the consensus was all about collaboration , particularly between banks and FinTech firms. “The modern-day client expects a seamless transaction experience,” he said.

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PYMNTS

JULY 19, 2018

American Express has filed for a blockchain-based proof of payment technology, and Santander U.K. Traditional banks and other financial institutions are undergoing tremendous pressure right now to compete in an environment where they are faced with enormous scrutiny from government regulators looking to mitigate risk.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 23, 2017

Banks and FinTechs are going in on blockchain technology , as two separate reports released earlier this month conclude. Analysis from Corporate Insight and Infosys Finacle say banks and FinTechs are readying increased involvement and investment in distributed ledger technologies.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 7, 2020

China’s Guangdong province has launched a blockchain financing platform for small and medium-sized businesses, backed by OneConnect , a Chinese FinTech recently listed on the New York Stock Exchange, according to a press release. . ” TaxBit will use the funding to speed up customer growth, and make its products better.

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Bussman Advisory

OCTOBER 7, 2023

Join our community of 50,000+ subscribers and stay informed on the latest trends and news in the FinTech & AI world with the weekly newsletter provided by Bussmann Advisory. This decline was exacerbated when UK regulators denied its request to modify capital requirements calculations for its residential mortgages.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 23, 2020

The FinTech company is most renowned for its XRP digital currency, CNBC reported. Brad Garlinghouse , the company’s CEO, says he went to London in September and told the outlet that the Financial Conduct Authority does not consider XRP to be a security. A “security” designation could put XRP under stringent new regulations.

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Bank Innovation

MARCH 19, 2020

How will banking and fintech business models be impacted by this unprecedented coronavirus pandemic? For insights into these questions, Bank Innovation and INV Fintech, its sister banking innovation services platform, will present a special Zoom meeting on […]. How will banks and startups work together?

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Insights on Business

MAY 23, 2019

Customer data drives innovations like artificial intelligence and blockchain solutions. But for companies that don’t master privacy and security, data can be toxic. Stricter regulations are changing the compliance landscape. We expect this wave to continue and think that regulations at a state and federal level in the U.S.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2018

For years, throughout the volatility of cryptocurrency values, some industry experts have assured investors and innovators that blockchain is the disruptor in which the market should place its faith. Alas, there is no such thing as a sure bet, especially in the world of FinTech. The reality is not quite so great.”.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 29, 2017

PingPong Financial Group , a Chinese FinTech company, has received a Payment Institution (PI) license from the government of Luxembourg. was issued the license by Minister of Finance Pierre Gramegna of Luxembourg, making it the first Chinese FinTech company to establish European offices in the country.

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PYMNTS

APRIL 30, 2018

It’s a thought that was triggered recently after reading and reflecting on recent developments across three innovations heralded as FinTech’s poster children — disruptors out to change the world and eat the proverbial lunches of incumbents they say are too big and too unmotivated to change. Blockchain. Blockchain. Digital banks.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2016

FinTech innovators continue to bank on the blockchain to overhaul the world’s payments infrastructure, and financial institutions are backing that vision with their own investments. As with the majority of FinTech and payments players, the blockchain is on the mind of MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 6, 2019

The awarded idea is a DLT-based digital cash platform that allows transactions with tokenized euro stored on blockchain. “We In other news, Jet Token is working to raise as much as $10 million in a Regulation A for its ethereum-powered private jet leasing marketplace. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) earlier this year. “We

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Insights on Business

DECEMBER 7, 2017

Two years ago I wrote an article on the 6 biggest trends in FinTech. In a landscape where new technology arises, gets implemented and goes mainstream in a heartbeat, I wanted to cover five of the most impactful trends currently impacting the FinTech industry today: 1. Blockchain. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

showed that America’s capitol has increased interest in blockchain — through the formation of a caucus and an incubator. The blockchain has boundless potential. It’s vital for Americans, businesses and members of Congress to learn about blockchain technology so the U.S. Jared Polis in a statement. “It’s

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NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Blockchain and a bank charter might do much to boost financial inclusion. While many digital-first companies springboard from payments into lending, Figure Technologies , a FinTech focused on home improvement, debt consolidation and retirement products that leverage blockchain protocols, is branching out from lending into payments.

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PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2020

Crypto boosters have spent the better part of the past decade promoting the idea that great fiat-currency disruptions are coming care of blockchain and literally hundreds of thousands of variations of cryptocurrency circulating in the world today. The Broader Blockchain Horizon. Or at least they didn’t until now.

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PYMNTS

MAY 18, 2018

B2B startups in the small business banking, expense management and analytics sectors led this week’s investment roundup, securing more than half of the $108 million raised. But it’s a startup in Africa that not only secured the largest investment round of the week, but set a new record in the process, raising $47.5

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PYMNTS

MAY 10, 2017

Némethi had never been a migrant, but he had been an immigrant — and he knew that something as simple as securing a bank account is not so simple for a stranger in a strange land. “It The Power of the Blockchain. The system could be built not using blockchain, because we use the blockchain as proof of existence not for storing data.

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Chris Skinner

APRIL 28, 2020

What if we make money truly global, stable and secure? Having announced their idea to create a global currency last summer, and then see it ripped to pieces by regulators, they’re back. That’s Libra’s ambition and I’ve got to hand it to the guys at Libra. Yes, it’s Libra 2.0.

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