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Fintech & Ecommerce

US Treasury Launches Cloud Services Steering Committee

The US Treasury created a steering committee that will deal with the legal and administrative regulation of the functioning of cloud services.

Blockchain & Crypto

Revolut Launches Ethereum and Cardano Staking

Revolut will support staking a selection of tokens, with yields as high as 11.65%.

Blockchain & Crypto

6 of the biggest trends in cryptocurrency 2023

Cryptocurrency is a rapidly evolving phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. With the rise of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, the world has seen a transformation in the way people view and use money. As we move into 2023, it’s clear that the cryptocurrency trend is not slowing down and is continuing to shape […]

Blockchain & Crypto

Dubai Releases Crypto Regulations for Virtual Asset Services Providers

Dubai mandates licensing for crypto services providers with new regulatory requirements by the VARA.

Finance & Economics

Partech Raises $262M to Invest in African Tech Companies

The venture capital company Partech has closed its second African fund worth $262 million.

Fintech & Ecommerce

Nepal Introduces in Stores NFC Mobile Payments

Residents of Nepal got the opportunity to make contactless NFC payments by connecting a smartphone to a special reader at a point of sale (POS) without the need for an Internet connection.

Blockchain & Crypto

Ramp Launches Platform for Transferring Digital Assets into Fiat Currency

Crypto infrastructure startup Ramp has launched a platform for transferring digital assets back to fiat currency after receiving permission from regulatory authorities for relevant activities.

Finance & Economics

BNPL Firm Openpay Falls Into Receivership

The Australian operator BNPL Openpay declared bankruptcy a few days after reports of a record quarterly profit.

Finance & Economics

Bank for International Settlements to Step Up Work on Monitoring of Stablecoins

The Bank for International Settlements has published a plan for the development of its network of innovation hubs for 2023, which, among other things, provides for active monitoring of stablecoins on an ongoing basis.

Blockchain & Crypto

Craig Wright to Take 16 Bitcoin Developers to Court

Wright’s appeal against 16 Bitcoin developers has been successful. The trial is expected to begin in early 2024.

Blockchain & Crypto

Genesis and Creditors Gemini Reach $100 Million Agreement

Gemini and Genesis reach $100 million agreement over Earn program.

News

Bank of England Launches CBDC Project

Bank of England launches design phase of its ‘digital pound’ project.

Blockchain & Crypto

Binance to Suspend US Dollar Bank Transfers This Week

Starting Wednesday, Binance is suspending U.S. dollar transfers, withdrawals, and deposits for international customers.

All materials

Impersonation Scams: What They Are and How to Spot Them

Every day, millions of people encounter scams. Whether they’re anonymous phone calls, phishing emails, or suspicious texts, the intent is the same – to steal your hard-earned money.

News

Nucleus365 Launches European Instant Payments

Nucleus365 launched a fast payment system for its European customers.

Finance & Economics

Wink Secures $3 Million Seed Investment

Wink, a US-based biometric identification and payments platform, has reported receiving an additional initial investment of $3 million.