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JULY 1, 2019

The rise of the global economy and the demand for swift and secure cross-border payments is driving the development of more efficient infrastructures, and spurring financial institutions (FIs) to experiment with emerging tech. Canadian payments network Interac has experimented with blockchain for consumer payments.

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MARCH 30, 2017

Fueling the blockchain hype for FinTech and the financial services space is its promise of security. But like any new technology, it could always be made more secure — and regardless of its security, users won’t be entirely confident in the innovation until the tool becomes more widespread.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2016

The afternoon session brought on the blockchain. From these sessions, two winners were chosen that will have the chance to engage with a global bank — perhaps the ultimate prize for a fintech startup today. The morning session at BBVA Open Talent Challenge was all about artificial intelligence.

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JUNE 19, 2020

It was a big week for B2B FinTech startups in Latin America. “Latin America is a highly attractive growth market for us, and the acquisition of Omni will significantly expand our capabilities in this important region,” the firm’s Founder and CEO Lex Greensill said in a statement. . Authenticiti. BizCapital.

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DECEMBER 12, 2018

In the world of blockchain phones, another name may crowd the pantheon. Said sites including thenextweb.com , Samsung, no small player in mobile devices, submitted three trademark requests in Europe that offer up some clues into blockchain-focused phones.

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JULY 1, 2020

have established an $800 million fund to boost trade finance in emerging markets. Across the globe, the COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting supply chains, decreasing demand, and causing overall market anxiety,” said Paulo de Bolle , global director of IFC’s Financial Institutions Group, in a statement. The International Finance Corp. (

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OCTOBER 31, 2018

HSBC, Standard Chartered and 10 other banks launched a new blockchain -based trade finance program in Hong Kong on Wednesday (Oct. Reuters noted that trade finance transactions were worth more than $9 trillion last year, but it is a market that relies heavily on paper, using processes and procedures that are decades, if not centuries, old.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2019

Finally, looking at Canadian “fintech” (financial technology) specifically, funding was up substantially in the first half of the year. Canadian fintech companies raised $251M through the end of H1’19, nearly double the $133M raised in H1’18. The 2019 Canadian fintech market map. Data is as of 10/8/2019.

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DECEMBER 2, 2019

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has a call out for tech companies that can help it develop a blockchain-based know-your-customer (KYC) platform. 29, requesting tech companies who can build a “proof of concept” shared KYC system that would allow commercial banks and the central government to share and update customer data on a blockchain.

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JANUARY 26, 2021

marked its third anniversary of adopting its open banking framework, making it the leading market to drive the concept of unlocking customers’ bank account data for integration with third-party solution providers. HashCash Brings Blockchain Tech To Unnamed Bank. Last week, the U.K. where there is no open banking regulatory mandate.

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JULY 1, 2020

have established an $800 million fund to boost trade finance in emerging markets. Across the globe, the COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting supply chains, decreasing demand, and causing overall market anxiety,” said Paulo de Bolle , global director of IFC’s Financial Institutions Group, in a statement. The International Finance Corp. (

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SEPTEMBER 4, 2019

trillion gap in global trade finance — continues to be used as a driver of FinTech innovation as technology startups look for ways to address friction in global trade financing. Standard Chartered is the latest bank to embrace FinTech collaboration to tackle the trade finance gap, having announced Tuesday (Sept. ADCB And dltledgers.

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DECEMBER 30, 2019

Japanese business to business (B2B) payments firm JCB is partnering with Singapore blockchain technology provider Keychain to capitalize on using blockchain in the payments space, JCB announced in a press release. Keychain is developing an innovative data security framework targeting the financial, industrial and enterprise spaces.

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AUGUST 20, 2018

and Ireland, joined the board of London-based fintech Nuggets to oversee business development for the blockchain-based security provider as it enters the massive mobile payments market in Asia. Kevin Jenkins, former managing director of Visa U.K.

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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.

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MARCH 7, 2018

Blockchain is now an official word in the Merriam-Webster dictionary. Of course, the FinTech industry doesn’t have to look it up, but the dictionary now defines blockchain as a technology that enables the keeping of records of financial transactions in a digital database as part of a publicly accessible network.

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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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APRIL 22, 2019

Digital payments entity and eCommerce platform Infibeam Avenues and blockchain startup Primechain Technologies have announced a partnership to implement a cross-border blockchain invoicing platform for the $12 trillion global trade finance market.

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APRIL 22, 2019

The Chilean government has revealed that it is looking to implement tougher regulations on cryptocurrencies and FinTech. The intrinsic value of LIFElabs.io’s platform is found in its trifecta of security, transparency, and efficiency. Chile is home to a growing number of crypto exchanges, which are currently unregulated.

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DECEMBER 17, 2019

One of the biggest tests for FinTech in the coming years is how well it can serve businesses that don’t have easy or efficient access to credit. Artificial intelligence (AI) and blockchain technology can boost the odds in favor of those credit-seeking businesses. FinTech Sandbox. FinTech Prognosis.

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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. A Ripple representative tweeted on Tuesday (Jan.

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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 integration offers users real-time card location via Bluetooth Low Energy technology, enhancing security and aiding in locating misplaced cards.

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MARCH 2, 2018

and India drove a surge in FinTech venture capital funding in 2017, and Accenture Financial Services Senior Managing Director Julian Skan pointed to the B2B business model as a significant presence in this trend. Total venture capital across the global FinTech market between 2010 and 2017 hit a combined $97.7 Blockchain.

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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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DECEMBER 12, 2018

Financial institutions are in the midst of becoming more mobile, with many of those legacy operations opting to — or at least considering — working more closely with FinTech providers to upgrade services, retain customers and acquire new ones. The debut of 5G promises to add another tool that can aid such efforts. Digital Demand.

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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. According to a report , in addition to the $30 million investment, the two are creating a joint venture that will be focused on the market in China.

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JUNE 27, 2018

“Our new, hard infrastructure will be future-proofed to your imaginations, opening up a range of potential innovations in wholesale markets and corporate banking and retail services.”. The first product of their partnership is a revolving credit line that uses blockchain technology, provided to an unknown company.

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APRIL 30, 2018

South Korea’s Korea Credit Data, a FinTech startup that operates in the small- and medium-sized business accounting software market, said it is exploring an entrance into the world of blockchain. Blockchain is a core platform to fuel our digital transformation.”.

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Let's Talk Payments

JUNE 7, 2019

A growing number of new players in any industry is a sign of an expanding market and opportunities for innovators. FinTech is not an exception here. Figure is a financial technology company that offers consumer credit products by leveraging blockchain, AI, and.

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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. . ”

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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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SEPTEMBER 30, 2016

The possible use cases for blockchain are seemingly endless, but when behemoths like Microsoft and Bank of America Merrill Lynch (BAML) offer their take on how to harness its potential, the industry tends to pay attention. This week, the two announced a partnership to develop blockchain-based solutions for a targeted space: trade finance.

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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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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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JULY 14, 2016

Reports on Wednesday (July 13) said Taylor has founded a company to provide financial institutions with a blockchain-based operating system. Dubbed Vault OS, the solution is geared towards banks that need to update their systems with secure technology, he said.

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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

JANUARY 19, 2018

The hot topics in B2B venture capital these days are often cutting-edge technologies like blockchain and data analytics. Indeed, these spaces secured significant funding in this week’s B2B venture capital roundup. But a lesser-discussed market grabbed the largest investment of the week: logistics. Blockchain. Data Nerds.

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