PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

“Providing Canadians and Canadian businesses with access to faster, data-rich payment options will enable innovation, support the long-term growth of the economy, and strengthen our global competitiveness.”. The RTR is expected to launch in 2022 and will be operated by Payments Canada and regulated by the Bank of Canada.

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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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PYMNTS

JULY 13, 2017

Bitcoin came onto the scene nearly a decade ago in 2009 and has slowly been making strides in the financial world ever since. What makes it unique is that it was developed and is managed by cryptocurrency, which has no central authority. Over the last few months, bitcoin’s value has increased significantly.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 22, 2019

The candidate should be able to “manage numerous deals,” as well as have a J.D. Defunct bitcoin exchange Mt. The road map will focus on policy areas including regulation, skills and capacity building, innovation, investment, and international competitiveness and collaboration. degree and membership in at least one U.S.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 16, 2020

“We’re seeing growing interest from traditional asset managers who are adding cryptocurrencies as an inflationary hedge, catalyzed by recent macro-economic policies,” said Raghu Yarlagadda, FalconX CEO and co-founder, in the release. Meanwhile, banks in Malta are skeptical of jumping on the blockchain bandwagon, according to Cointelegraph.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 15, 2018

He said that in his own state of Washington, state regulators have been looking at those issues for some time to determine the possibility of some sort of reciprocity or sharing of information. “It The pilot being run with those initial seven states will provide some answers for how state regulators can streamline the process.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 18, 2020

This raises the necessity of increased regulation of digital money,” he said, per the outlet. The IAMAI intends to work together with policymakers as well as regulators on a “sustainable policy framework” for digital assets in India to foster innovation in addition to the necessary procedures for risk management and security.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 5, 2019

Thailand ’s anti-money laundering regulator has revealed plans to add cryptocurrency to the country’s laws. Other senior roles include vice president of network tech product management, director of payments platform and networks, senior analyst for strategic program management and others. Police Maj.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Massachusetts regulators filed a complaint against Robinhood on Wednesday (Dec. 16) alleging that the stock-trading platform failed to protect its customers and their assets, violating state laws and regulations. Small Business Solutions and Karen Webster how payments innovation will play a critical role in their digital-first 2021.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 16, 2018

So, it is in far-flung corners of the globe where, in recent days, regulators and cross-border efforts have promoted a bit of cross-pollination between tech-savvy upstarts and more entrenched players in the financial arena. At times, that collaboration even moves with a bit of regulatory underpinning.

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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. Uber had many wonderful years of asking for forgiveness instead of permission and managed to build a worldwide ridesharing empire on the strength of that conviction. Kennedy School of Government.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 2, 2019

The regulation applies to individuals, companies and brokerages, and includes crypto-related activities such as buying and selling, donations, barters, deposits, withdrawals and more. Those who do not comply will face penalties ranging from 100 to 500 Brazilian reais or from $25 to $130, according to Cointelegraph.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 11, 2017

Blockchain is more than just a technology being used for the transfer of cryptocurrency like bitcoin. Among the many issues facing businesses looking to use blockchain are government regulations and transparency. Enterprises are looking to utilize blockchain for smart contracts and other secure use case avenues.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 29, 2018

Bitcoin grabs the headlines, but as investors rush to jump on the cryptocurrency bandwagon, there are other market forces at play ready to make an impact in cross-border payments – today. That includes cross-border payments , he said, which have been the recent target of FinTech innovation, and which are headed for more disruption to come.

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Bank Innovation

SEPTEMBER 27, 2017

Nexon’s purchase will award it a 65% stake in the Korean exchange valuated at $150 million, as well as its managing rights. […]. EXCLUSIVE- NXC, the holding company of $10 billion Japanese gaming corporation Nexon, has acquired an $80 million (91.3

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Imagine shopping for a new outfit, computer or groceries and paying for the purchase with bitcoin. Han Chang, co-founder of InvestmentZen , said, “I fully believe cryptocurrency is on the path to mainstream and, as such, there’s plenty of room for innovation in the world of POS. Yes, in a real store.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Blockchain company DMG Blockchain Solutions is rolling out a new supply chain management solution designed for the legal cannabis market. “The emerging cannabis industry demands product management solutions and blockchain is the most logical choice,” said DMG CEO Dan Reitzik in a statement.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2017

Bitcoin And The China Effect. Oh, how far away bitcoin at $1,100 seems. In just the last several days, the euphoria has faded, and bitcoin’s price plunged 30 percent. Is regulation in the offing, or will China decide to skip over that and just shut it all down? The culprit? Always darkest before the dawn and all that.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

But, because these solutions — like Bitcoin — are largely untested, many traditional banks are wary of investing in companies that operate in the space. Other recent API developments aim to offer professionals an efficient way to process payments and remain compliant with local regulations. APIs invite innovative changes to banking.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 14, 2016

Milan, Italy was the host of a formal bitcoin conference to address scaling and a protest conference that addressed, well, everything that the formal conference didn’t. Scaling of bitcoin is a thorny issue and one that caused some dissension at the Scaling Bitcoin conference that took place on October 8 and 9.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Governments may not be too keen on bitcoin, but blockchain is another story. A regional government in Russia is now working with state-backed VEB, reports in CoinDesk said this week, as authorities explore how to use blockchain “to improve the quality of management decisions.”.

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Accenture

NOVEMBER 27, 2017

Connecting more than 8,000 decision makers and thought leaders across the industry, Sibos 2017 in Toronto was once again the platform where the global financial community explored the disruptions and opportunities in payments driven by innovation, technology and new business models. Open APIs was the standout technology at the conference.

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Lex Sokolin

NOVEMBER 12, 2020

has reinforced the value of Bitcoin. Perhaps this was also driven by the much discussed move from PayPal, the payment processor, to finally incorporate Bitcoin into its currency options. banks, card issuers, e-commerce sites, point of sale terminals, regulators, and so on. The election’s end?—?and Poland, Belgium, or Austria.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 18, 2018

At the time, Heinz Tännler, finance director of the canton of Zug in Switzerland, told reporters that the nation would clarify financial regulations on providing banking services to crypto businesses by the end of the year. Last year, the nation’s Falcon Private Bank recently announced it would store and trade bitcoin.

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Bankelele

FEBRUARY 4, 2016

Bitcoin in Kenya has generated a lot of controversy with the Central Bank of Kenya issuing a public notice warning against the use of bitcoin as a currency within the country. It is important to note that bitcoin the currency is the first successful application of bitcoin the platform. A guest post by @KaranjaJohn.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 20, 2018

Treasury management professionals are finding value in the linkups between FinTech and traditional financial institutions (FIs), helping corporate customers of all sizes, and across any number of verticals, cut down on the paper chase. They’re discussed here, of course, bitcoin and cryptos among them. New ways to track data?

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Gonzobanker

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Meanwhile, technology changes continued at a breakneck pace, with generative AI the biggest topic around management tables. Importantly, Huntington has continued to focus on digital investments and its strong legacy of product management to remain a progressive regional bank. The Comeback Investment of the Year Award – Bitcoin (BTC).

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PYMNTS

APRIL 14, 2019

This is forcing central banks, regulators and financial institutions to recognize a growing knowledge gap between the legislators, policymakers, economists and the technology. “The development of crypto-assets and distributed ledger technology is evolving rapidly, as is the amount of information (both neutral and vested) surrounding it.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2020

As Ingo Money’s Edwards said, there’s been very little innovation for decades on the disbursement side of payments. With the new regulations, what needs to be considered is that most organizations don’t even know what data exists in their organization,” said Hajimusa. Cross-Border Friction — And Bitcoins And Blockchain.

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Payments Source

AUGUST 8, 2017

Their creation and sale must be unimpeded by regulation. Digital blockchain tokens can be naked instruments for profit-sharing among investors, but other types are directly linked to building network infrastructure.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2017

Traditional payments institutions have grown up with strict rules, regulations and standards for processing, said Frechtling. He noted that alternative payments, while innovative, fast and time-saving, haven’t had the same compliance, risk and security processes built into their core like traditional payment methods.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 15, 2018

With that access, the thinking goes, new market entrants can offer new services to end users, with eyes dually focused on innovation and costs. Even as open APIs boost services available to customers, Gascon told PYMNTS that “those APIs still need to be secured, monitored, controlled and managed.”. Bitcoin Ban or No?

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 20, 2018

We always want to talk to innovators and those who understand them best. Over the last nine years, it has been PYMNTS’ privilege to speak with some of the most innovative minds in payments and commerce. And we have them here, as explained by the innovators that learned them, in real time, on the ground. Really hard.

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

This briefing with cover financing trends for startups, corporate activity in the space, and innovative approaches to dealing with new regulatory complexities. Looking at the top breaches since the financial crisis highlights some of the impacts that major gaps in regulation have on consumers. Look for Regtech in the Collections tab.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 22, 2016

The latest research puts a price tag on the finances of better procurement, banking, cash management and innovation among small and medium-sized businesses. ” The company identified supplier reviews and relationship management as key to better procurement strategies, too. 139 billion could be saved by U.K.

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NCR

DECEMBER 13, 2017

The debate surrounding blockchain – or more specifically distributed ledger technology (DLT) – and its viability for widespread rollout across the global financial system rumbles on, but it seems that we are beginning to see clearer signs of how this area of innovation could have a real impact on the industry.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 29, 2017

There is a stigma, and people just don’t want to touch it, so the typical types of solutions for inventory management and payments just aren’t there. Given that both cannabis and bitcoin (and other blockchain-enabled technologies) have at times a complex relationship with regulators, that means care in construction is a priority.

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