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MAY 13, 2016

Promoting bitcoin. Which is why Obama and his team probably aren’t enthusiastic about an op-ed for CNBC from a former Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) commissioner suggesting that the White House should “heed the call” on bitcoin. One thing that’s probably not higher on that rapidly growing list?

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

UK FinTech GoCardless Raises $95 Million Led By Bain. FinTech GoCardless has raised $95 million in a Series F funding round led by Bain Capital Ventures. Fiserv To Acquire FinTech Ondot Systems. The FinTech Fiserv has signed a deal to acquire Ondot Systems. Bitcoin Rally Here to Stay — Or Fleeting?

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 6, 2019

Local FinTech firms such as PeerSafe will be supplying technical support. In recent months Adam White left to become the COO of Bakkt; Hunter Merghart resigned after just six months on the job; Mike Lempres moved to venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz; and Rees Atlas went to marketing communications startup Twilio.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2018

Alas, there is no such thing as a sure bet, especially in the world of FinTech. Bitcoin and blockchain creator Satoshi Nakamoto developed these tools nearly a decade ago, he said. Titcomb isn’t alone in questioning whether blockchain is a bitcoin-like bubble. Broader Doubts Emerge. That is the theory,” he continued.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 20, 2018

Three months in, the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation still stymies some firms seeking to comply with new rules and regulations governing data protection and privacy. FinTech Firms Eye Bank Charters. Might a floodgate be opened — if only one were to open the floodgates? Japan Eyes Cryptos, Yet Again.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 10, 2016

As a general rule, most startups aren’t too happy when the regulator comes around, and it is rarely indicative of good news. And while that is bad news for a startup like Uber, as it turns out, instinctive fear of the regulator is not an endemic condition among startups. On some level, Circle’s move seems strange.

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OCTOBER 22, 2020

PayPal has announced that it is jumping into the wild world of cryptocurrency, making it possible for wallet holders to buy, sell and hold cryptocurrencies like bitcoin, ethereum, bitcoin cash and litecoin in their PayPal accounts. Investors Say FinTech Valuations Are High, But Not Overheated.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 25, 2016

The World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) said there needs to be clarity over blockchain regulations before adoption can become more widespread. This shows we are firmly moving towards a world where the technology could become applicable to global capital markets.

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Celent Banking

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

While Dan was the one really working (he presented on “How Big Data can change Financial Services”) I mingled around the participants of this vibrant ecosystem encompassing entrepreneurs, financial institutions, investors, and regulators among other stakeholders. Share with us please!

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DECEMBER 20, 2018

“Most institutionally-minded crypto firms want to buy proper insurance, and in many cases, getting adequate insurance coverage is a regulatory or legal requirement,” Henri Arslanian, PwC FinTech & crypto leader for Asia, told Reuters. However, getting such coverage is almost impossible despite their best efforts.”.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 23, 2017

While other countries are warning against cryptocurrency and initial coin offerings (ICOs), Japan has been embracing digital currency and has become a leader in the FinTech market. Earlier this year, Japan recognized Bitcoin as a legal tender and signed off on several companies that created cryptocurrency trading exchanges.

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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

“We are engaging in constructive dialogue with FINMA and are encouraged to see a feasible pathway for an open-source blockchain network to become a regulated, low-friction, high-security payment system.”. Just yesterday , U.S.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2021

Grab Financial Group, a Southeast Asian FinTech, said it notched $300 million in a funding round. Flourish Ventures, Arbor Ventures, GGV Capital and K3 Ventures were some other investors in the round. Grab Financial Group Raises $300 Million For Expanded Finance Solutions.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

The blueprint for the proposed digital currency seems to offer Beijing extraordinary supervision over the flow of money, giving regulators economic control that most central banks do not have. “We I think you will see it very soon, in the next maybe two to three months,” Lee told CNBC at the FinTech Festival on Monday (Nov 11).

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DECEMBER 24, 2019

Also, they could lead to fluctuating asset prices and weaken the impacts of capital controls, Reuters reported, citing the central bank’s vice governor, as reported by Xinhua. It does not have the characteristics of bitcoin speculation, nor does it require the currency basket assets to support the value of the currency like stable currency.”

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PYMNTS

JUNE 18, 2019

For bitcoin — and for cryptocurrency brethren — a stretch of calm before the storm? CoinList is a platform for capital raising geared to token offerings.) There are some differences though, between bitcoin (we will use bitcoin as proxy here for most, though not all digital coins) and Libra.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

New payment and financial technologies are quickly emerging from the FinTech community, all with the promise of expediting payments and reducing the distance between cross-border trading partners. Other recent API developments aim to offer professionals an efficient way to process payments and remain compliant with local regulations.

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Accenture

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Expect regulators to act to contain it, with new regulation similar to those in the PSD2 (EU) for secure customer authentication being copied elsewhere around the world. However, banks will continue investments in blockchain technology, but mainly in capital markets, outside of payments. Transaction Banking.

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Accenture

FEBRUARY 28, 2017

Expect regulators to act to contain it, with new regulation similar to those in the PSD2 (EU) for secure customer authentication being copied elsewhere around the world. However, banks will continue investments in blockchain technology, but mainly in capital markets, outside of payments. Transaction Banking.

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Lex Sokolin

DECEMBER 31, 2020

A Year in Financial Models, Fintech Valuations, Super Apps, Big Tech, Decentralized Finance, the Multiverse, Pandemic, Revolution, Crypto Art, and the Nature of the Universe Hi Fintech futurists — You should be out partying! Is Ant Financial the best Fintech in the world? Or rather, you should be inside, partying. Runner up?—?

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Lex Sokolin

DECEMBER 31, 2020

A Year in Financial Models, Fintech Valuations, Super Apps, Big Tech, Decentralized Finance, the Multiverse, Pandemic, Revolution, Crypto Art, and the Nature of the Universe Hi Fintech futurists — You should be out partying! Is Ant Financial the best Fintech in the world? Or rather, you should be inside, partying. Runner up?—?

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Lex Sokolin

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

has reinforced the value of Bitcoin. The price of the cryptocurrency rose to over $15,000, breaking again the $250 billion market capitalization barrier. Perhaps this was also driven by the much discussed move from PayPal, the payment processor, to finally incorporate Bitcoin into its currency options. billion users?

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 6, 2017

In the biggest funding round of the week for B2B FinTech, HR and payroll company Namely secured $50 million in venture capital funding. But it’s not the only B2B FinTech firm that secured new investments. 5), with Altimeter Capital and Scale Venture Partners leading the Series D round.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 23, 2016

FinTech is changing the FS industry from the outside,” stated PwC EMEA FinTech Leader Steve Davies in an announcement revealing the research earlier this month. Researchers at PwC found that, for the banks surveyed, they believe that 23 percent of their operations could take a hit as a result of FinTech innovation like blockchain.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 13, 2017

But not to worry, folks: This is just an inconvenient speed bump on the way to a future where cryptocurrencies – bitcoin and Ethereum and the 998 offspring they beget – become the underpinning of our new global financial system. We imagine Parity users would prefer if they knew that for sure. PayPal’s India Push.

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PYMNTS

MAY 15, 2017

It should be a call to action to the cybersecurity regulators that, when innovation — even intellectually and technologically sophisticated innovation — goes off the rails, it’s time to give a good hard look with an eye to reining it way, way in. That means bitcoin. What Does Any of This Have To Do With Bitcoin?

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Fintech Labs Insights

JULY 9, 2015

While there are dozens of bitcoin trading platforms available to people looking to buy and sell bitcoin, itBit easily differentiates itself from the masses. This is what sets the New York-based company apart from its numerous competitors– it is the only regulated bitcoin trading platform open to all U.S.

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PYMNTS

JULY 5, 2018

Banks and regulators joined together to begin testing a new KYC-compliance solution developed on R3 ‘s Corda blockchain platform. However, blockchain solutions are slowly moving from testing to real-world application, with two solutions making the giant leap from pilot phase into the market. Testing Continues.

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Lex Sokolin

JANUARY 14, 2021

If you are a financial advisor or a trust company, you have missed out on $1 trillion in capital appreciation for your customers. We love the robot as much as the next Fintech commentator. And that the capital appreciation that matters?—?cementing Second, Fintechs (e.g., Here it is. Don’t get us wrong.

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Lex Sokolin

JANUARY 14, 2021

If you are a financial advisor or a trust company, you have missed out on $1 trillion in capital appreciation for your customers. We love the robot as much as the next Fintech commentator. And that the capital appreciation that matters?—?cementing Second, Fintechs (e.g., Here it is. Don’t get us wrong.

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 17, 2021

A few years ago, very few people would have guessed that tens of billions of dollars would be invested in fintech vendors and solutions annually – except it happened. 2021 fintech investments, merger activities, and overall focus were off the charts. Best Fintech Acquisition by a Bank. Fintech Acquiring Bank.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 22, 2016

The message is clear: Automated, digital FinTech solutions can help businesses and financial service providers save money. 290 million in venture capital landed at blockchain startups in H1 , revealed Juniper Research. There are two key scams targeting SMEs in West Australia, regulators said. 139 billion could be saved by U.K.

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CB Insights

MAY 8, 2018

Even as the media storm around the sector has calmed, regulators are acting more aggressively and decisively, issuing subpoenas to bad actors and providing guidance to good ones. See how venture firms, corporates, regulators, and builders are shaping the future of blockchain technology. So far it looks like US regulators do not agree.

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Lex Sokolin

DECEMBER 25, 2019

If you read anything but this newsletter, you’ve got to read: Blockchain Capital’s 2019 Year in Review Messari Research Crypto Theses for 2020 DappRadar 2019 dapp Industry Review Decentralized Finance Overview So let’s narrow our entire lens to decentralized finance. all Fintech unicorns?—?that

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Lex Sokolin

JULY 1, 2019

Goldman Sachs entered and dominated personal digital lending, runs a neobank and roboadvisor, bought a large digital wealth footprint in United Capital, launched a credit card in partnership with Apple, and is now looking into cryptocurrency stablecoins ?—?something as it has over and over again across Fintech. was everywhere.

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Gonzobanker

JANUARY 4, 2022

These fintech and banking trends should be on financial institutions’ radar in the year ahead. This list of top banking and fintech trends for 2022 won’t tell anyone anything they haven’t already heard about. Anyone who’s paid attention to the banking and fintech space in 2021 knows how hot embedded finance is.

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Lex Sokolin

SEPTEMBER 3, 2020

The venture capital games of embedded finance , open banking, PSD2 and API, all of these revolve around the premise that banks are behind on cloud technology and do not know how to package and deliver financial products to where they matter. This therefore incorporates the types of enabling fintech that Refinitiv and Finastra dream about.

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