Bussman Advisory

APRIL 5, 2024

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FEBRUARY 18, 2018

Unless you have been asleep for the last year, you cannot have failed to catch the buzz around bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum’s Ether and Ripple’s XRP. There are even some coins that were created as a joke that are getting significant investments, such as Dogecoin.

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AUGUST 13, 2019

Bantotal , a core Latin America banking service provider that works with 60 banks in 14 countries, has partnered with Bitex to perform cross-border payments using bitcoin blockchain, according to reports. I can just send a payment from Argentina to Chile directly [using bitcoin].”.

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APRIL 23, 2019

According to a report in the Wall Street Journal , citing people familiar with the matter, Son made the investment in bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency back in 2017 just as its price peaked. The executive reportedly made the purchase on the recommendation of a well-known bitcoin advocate.

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OCTOBER 29, 2019

The Chinese state media advised people to stay levelheaded following a price escalation of bitcoin and blockchain stocks triggered by Chinese President Xi Jinping’s support, Reuters reported on Tuesday (Oct. Yet onlookers have noted that PBoC has been working diligently toward its own FinTech growth.

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APRIL 5, 2020

OneConnect Financial Technology and China Merchants Port Group ( CMPort ) will work to create a blockchain-based system with Shenzhen customs to serve the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. It is also one of the four FinTech “unicorns” being cultivated by Ping An, which is a state-backed group.

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FEBRUARY 24, 2017

Is there an alternative, profound French phrase or two that can describe what investors have seen this week with bitcoin? Bitcoin is quickly headed toward fresh three-year highs after jumping up over $100 in value since last week’s tracker. 23) morning, bitcoin had broken $1,150 in value, reaching a high of $1,153.04.

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APRIL 1, 2021

Bitcoin was first seen as an obscure digital currency born from the 2008 financial crisis. The Economy Technology Financial Trends Payments Feature3 Fintech Blockchain Feature Bitcoin Cryptocurrency. In 2021, it’s viewed as digital gold.

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DECEMBER 2, 2018

Bitcoin just had its worst month in seven years, dropping nearly $2,400 in price. percent loss is bitcoin’s worst month on record since August 2011. In other news, tech giant Intel has been awarded a patent that would allow the company to conduct “energy-efficient high performance bitcoin mining.”.

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Bussman Advisory

JANUARY 11, 2024

This week’s must-know stories in the FinTech, AI and Digital Asset space: OpenAI launches its own GPT Store SEC approves 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs HSBC reportedly eyeing Tesco Bank acquisition Plus, 12 more exclusive stories to help you stay ahead of the curve! More information on www.bussmannadvisory.com.

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JANUARY 9, 2019

On another note, China Mobile ’s Internet of Things (IoT) unit has tied blockchain technology to a water purifier, CoinDesk reported. The company seeks to fill a void in a market, where nonprofits may lack the knowledge or technology to take in cryptocurrency donations.

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OCTOBER 21, 2018

JPMorgan Chase is doubling down with its FinTech aspirations, gearing up to start development of a new FinTech corporate campus in the early part of 2019. JPMorgan Chief Executive Jamie Dimon views technology as a way to keep back the competition from FinTech startups that are luring over millennial customers in droves.

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AUGUST 13, 2019

Bantotal , a core Latin America banking service provider that works with 60 banks in 14 countries, has partnered with Bitex to perform cross-border payments using bitcoin blockchain, according to reports. I can just send a payment from Argentina to Chile directly [using bitcoin].”.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Bitcoin payments app Fold has announced that its users can now get 3 percent back in bitcoin when they book a stay and experience on Airbnb. Fold allows its users to buy gift cards for bitcoin with 3 percent cashback, currently offering $25 or $100 gift cards on its website.

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Bussman Advisory

SEPTEMBER 16, 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. Gain insights into disruptive technologies, industry updates, and success stories from our portfolio companies. More information on www.bussmannadvisory.com.

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FEBRUARY 8, 2019

Bitcoin continues to struggle, reaching its lowest level in 7.5 ” There is a possibility that bitcoin’s decline could reach the low of $3,100 that it saw in December. He added that there will be a number of tests completed before a final decision is made on whether the technology should be used in Serenity.

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DECEMBER 24, 2020

Here are some of cryptos’ key developments for 2020: Bitcoin Goes Higher And Higher. Bitcoin, of course, exists as one of the most widely recognized cryptocurrencies. And one of the most notable events of 2020 was the big appreciation in bitcoin’s price, tied as it is (and was) to optimism about cryptos’ future.

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MARCH 11, 2016

ValueWeb: How FinTech firms are using bitcoin blockchain and mobile technologies to create the Internet of Value After months of writing and editing, I’m delighted to say that my new book ValueWeb is now available.

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APRIL 26, 2019

However, Tsai said “conservative-minded CFOs” in B2B, along with legacy supply chain technologies and processes, serve to slow down any progress toward new payment and transaction methods. Amazon Embraces Bitcoin. Bitcoin , through the lightning network, will soon be available as an option to pay on Amazon and other eCommerce sites.

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DECEMBER 5, 2018

The Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA) is aiming to boost innovation in cryptocurrency and distributed ledger technology (DLT), by easing some of the existing rules. Another important requirement: an institution with a FinTech license must have its registered office and conduct its business activities in Switzerland.

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MAY 6, 2020

Irish bitcoin ATM operator Boinnex found itself facing roadblocks from Allied Irish Banks (AIB), which shut down its account and said it didn’t want to deal with an unregulated form like cryptocurrency, according to CoinDesk. And the government established a FinTech Foresight Group to try and embrace up and coming tech.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2019

While European blockchain technology companies saw a record year in VC investment in 2018, new data shows that they still didn’t receive as much funding as FinTech companies. According to Innovate Finance ’s “ 2018 FinTech VC Investment Landscape ” report, “2018 was a record year in FinTech, with $36.6

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MAY 10, 2016

While plenty of government officials aren’t ready to jump to support bitcoin as a legitimate payment option, there is one small town in Switzerland that has caught the bitcoin bug. It will, however, place a cap on bitcoin payments at 200 francs (around $206) and can be used for public utility payments.

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Bussman Advisory

JULY 8, 2023

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NOVEMBER 21, 2018

SWIFT India , a joint venture between SWIFT SCRL and several banks, plans to test distributed ledger technology (DLT) in partnership with blockchain startup MonetaGo , Cointelegraph reported. The FinTech firm’s technology will reportedly work with SWIFT’s standardized financial messages, which serve the market in India.

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MAY 5, 2017

Bitcoin’s value keeps breaking through ceilings again and again. Wednesday night into Thursday morning, trading saw bitcoin fly by another milestone: $1,500. Wednesday night into Thursday morning, trading saw bitcoin fly by another milestone: $1,500. What looks like a record high one day is left in the dust the next.

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OCTOBER 16, 2018

In the coexisting — and sometimes colliding — worlds of FinTech and traditional financial services, a bit of collaboration often evolves. As reported by Bloomberg , the regulator at the helm of Singapore’s financials has embraced an effort to “bring together” FinTech firms and banks there.

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Bussman Advisory

JUNE 17, 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. Gain insights into disruptive technologies, industry updates, and success stories from our portfolio companies. Big banks are talking up generative A.I. —

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DECEMBER 12, 2019

The China Securities Regulatory Commission , China’s security watchdog, is setting up a technology regulation bureau and will announce Yao Qian as its new department chief, the Chinese business publication Caijing said on Wednesday (Dec. 11), as reported by Coindesk. Yao was the head of China’s central bank digital currency initiative. .

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JANUARY 27, 2017

Credit China FinTech, the Chinese investment company, announced Thursday (Jan. 26) it made a $30 million investment in Bitfury Group, the bitcoin and blockchain infrastructure provider. Blockchain is a fast-emerging technology allowing effective secured value transfer over the internet.

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FEBRUARY 3, 2017

Following relatively flat growth through the end of January (by cryptocurrency standards, anyway), bitcoin’s value spiked, breaking $1,000 to reach a high of $1,003.92 At the time of this writing, bitcoin sat tenuously at $1,000.73, up 1.36 bitcoin wallet and vault Xapo to operate in the country. in Thursday afternoon trading.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2020

Collaboration and not competition, Visa’s Senior Vice President, Global Head of FinTech Terry Angelos told Karen Webster in a discussion on the recent advancements and updates to Visa’s Fast Track program , is quite evident — particularly when one observes that a number of Visa’s partners are many that, on paper, might appear to be competitors.

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JANUARY 17, 2017

Bitcoin has far more traders these days — particularly in China — than it has true believers. It’s the golden age to be in the bitcoin market, because it’s imperfect,” said Zhou Shuoji , a former IBM technology consultant whose firm, Fintech Blockchain Group, runs a bitcoin hedge fund and venture capital fund.

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JULY 18, 2018

With the license, BitPay will be able to provide companies in New York with clearing and settlement services for bitcoin and bitcoin cash. In other news, Qiwi Blockchain Technologies (QBT) has an idea to reward staff: to incentivize them with a custom token, CoinDesk reported. And the U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

Can the unbanked benefit from bitcoin, or are they merely the experimental subjects of bitcoin adherents, lobbyists and scientists? This week’s Bitcoin Tracker takes a look at the recent bitcoin projects that are in the news and that are targeting the unbanked. Vogel also wanted to clarify regulations surrounding bitcoin.

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CB Insights

JANUARY 26, 2023

The fintech industry took a hard hit in 2022 as investors scaled back their investments amid market turmoil. Fintech is central to a16z’s investment strategy. Of the 206 deals a16z participated in last year, almost a quarter went to fintech companies — more than any other industry.

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MARCH 22, 2019

Much hype and hope surrounds the adoption of cryptocurrencies — bitcoin among them as the marquee name in the space, of course — beyond the Wild West of speculative trading that exists now. Favor has met with disfavor, and bitcoin now trades at $3,990 — a bit above nadirs around $3,400 and well off highs that neared $20,000.

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