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Bitcoin Daily: P2P Firm Origin Launches Stablecoin; Coinbase Hires Execs from Venmo, Adobe And Google

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Origin unveiled a stablecoin for the Ethereum network dubbed the Origin Dollar (OUSD), according to a Medium post. Origin said the digital currency is a natural addition to its aim of facilitating peer-to-peer (P2P) commerce. dollars in 2014. Tether debuted the concept of a stablecoin denominated in U.S.

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Nium Pushes IPO to 2026 Following Prolonged CFO Search

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Originally slated for the second quarter of 2025, the decision to delay the IPO came after the company struggled to secure a new chief financial officer (CFO), a process Nanu described as challenging. Founded in 2014, Nium has grown into a global network with 950 employees spread across more than 25 offices.

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Nium is the Sole Asian Fintech on the Latest Forbes Fintech 50 List

Fintech News

Originally launched in 2014 under the name InstaReM, Nium has evolved into a significant global fintech presence. The expansion of Nium beyond its Singaporean origins to establish a presence in the UK and the US has been instrumental in its recognition by Forbes.

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Singapore’s Money Laundering Report Flags Elevated Risks in Digital Assets, Banking

Fintech News

Since the last assessment in 2014, Singapore has closely monitored ML risks, including those related to legal persons, virtual assets, and environmental crimes, to ensure timely risk mitigation. The updated assessment highlights increased risks due to economic and geopolitical shifts, as well as the rise in technology-enabled transactions.

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British Business Investments Backs Beechbrook With £20Million Fund for UK SMEs

The Fintech Times

Since its launch in 2014, British Business Investments has committed more than £3.8billion to providers of finance to UK smaller businesses. The additional commitment comes as the two firms celebrate their 10th year of working together, with the team at British Business Investments having initially invested with Beechbrook in 2014.

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How TJX Wants To Drive Growth With Sierra Trading Post

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Chain Store Age reported that TJX has jumpstarted an expansion project for Sierra Trading Post (STP), a subsidiary originally acquired in 2012. We are very happy with the early reads in our new Sierra Trading Post stores, and we would be thrilled for STP to eventually become a fourth major chain in the U.S.

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UK Cards Show Signs of Post-Christmas Debt Stress

FICO

Although results are still noticeably below those seen during the last economic downturn, more recent activity indicates possible areas of concern and debt stress: The percentage of 2 cycle accounts was 26% higher than in February 2016, and was the highest for February since 2014.

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