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The Fintech Times
MAY 30, 2024
PayPal USD (PYUSD), PayPal ‘s USD stablecoin, will now be available on the Solana blockchain. The news was announced at Consensus 2024 , the long-running cryptocurrency, blockchain and web3 event. “Continued adoption from industry participants like PayPal helps realise the next generation of fintech innovation.”
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PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 4, 2020
Morgan ’s Onyx , told Karen Webster that peer-to-peer (P2P) private blockchain networks can help streamline information flows tied to cross-border payments and remove the complexities tied to legacy systems. Morgan said it had established Onyx, a new business unit dedicated to blockchain and digital currencies. Liink, J.P.
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Fintech Review
JUNE 25, 2024
Blockchain technology, initially synonymous with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin , has evolved beyond its origins. This article delves into the diverse ways blockchain is reshaping fintech, focusing on smart contracts, cross-border transactions, and enhancing transparency and security.
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Clearly Payments
MARCH 11, 2024
In recent years, the rise of cryptocurrency has redefined traditional notions of currency and payment systems worldwide. Cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others, operates on decentralized blockchain networks, enabling secure, peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries like banks or financial institutions.
Fintech News
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Coinbase, the global cryptocurrency platform, plans to introduce stablecoins pegged to the Thai baht and Philippine peso as part of its focus on Southeast Asia, according to a report by Nikkei Asia. The company currently has no plans to directly enter Southeast Asian jurisdictions.
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PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
To explore the positive impacts of blockchain on small businesses, the U.S. The “Building Blocks of Change: The Benefits of Blockchain Technology for Small Businesses” hearing will be held on March 4 at 11:30 a.m. House of Representatives Committee on Small Business plans to hold a hearing next week.
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PYMNTS
OCTOBER 20, 2017
20), Mastercard announced news that it will be opening up access to its blockchain technology through its developer’s API. Mastercard is not the only firm delving into blockchain. The Mastercard technology ensures that payment details are shared only between transaction participants, said the company. On Friday (Oct.
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PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 14, 2020
Standard Chartered has announced the completion of the first cross-bank Letter of Credit (LC) transaction over blockchain, between Vietnam and Thailand, according to a report from FinanceFeeds. It was completed over the blockchain-based Contour network, which is an open industry platform and focused on digitizing trade finance.
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Fintech Review
AUGUST 27, 2024
Blockchain technology has revolutionised numerous industries by providing decentralised, secure, and transparent systems. However, one of the significant challenges it faces is interoperability between different blockchain networks. However, these networks often operate in isolation, limiting the potential of blockchain technology.
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Fintech News
MAY 21, 2024
As the financial landscape undergoes a digital revolution, institutional investors are increasingly turning their attention to digital assets such as cryptocurrencies and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Cryptocurrencies followed closely behind CBDCs, with 23.5% Institutional investors focus on digital assets.
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PYMNTS
MAY 22, 2020
It’s a tall order, Overstock CEO Jonathan Johnson told Karen Webster in a recent digital discussion, but the power of blockchain can be critical in addressing it. The consumer chooses to access their health record via a blockchain transaction, then chooses which businesses they wish to share information with, he said.
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PYMNTS
FEBRUARY 13, 2020
Wells Fargo Strategic Capital (WFSC) is backing the London-based blockchain analysis firm Elliptic with a $5 million investment, bringing the startup’s Series B round to $28 million, Elliptic announced in a press release on Thursday (Feb. WFSC joins existing investors SBI Group and Santander InnoVentures.
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CB Insights
NOVEMBER 21, 2017
Blockchain. Cryptocurrencies. As of this writing in mid-November 2017, the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies hovers around $220B (with a single bitcoin trading for upwards of $8,000). Huge corporations — like Walmart and Pfizer — have completed successful blockchain pilots. What is blockchain?
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PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 25, 2020
The Federal Ministry of Finance in Nigeria is said to be in discussions with the securities watchdog in the country to create a new digital currency and blockchain structure, Cointelegraph reported. In other news, The Australian Border Force (ABF) is holding a blockchain pilot with Singapore, according to an announcement.
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PYMNTS
AUGUST 23, 2019
The World Bank announced it has raised $33 million from investors for its blockchain-based “Kangaroo” bond, Bond- i. The bond, which is due August 2020, is the first bond created, allocated, transferred and managed through its life-cycle using distributed ledger (blockchain) technology. This isn’t World Bank’s only blockchain project.
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CB Insights
NOVEMBER 28, 2017
This year’s blockchain craze has pushed a huge amount of new money into cryptocurrencies, private blockchain projects, and companies holding initial coin offerings (ICOs). As of now, the total market capitalization of cryptocurrencies stands at more than $220B — a huge leap from where it started the year at $18B.
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PYMNTS
JULY 1, 2019
Blockchain has caught the attention of several FIs, especially for B2B and cross-border payments, even if there’s not yet consensus on how to best deploy it in real-world situations. Canadian payments network Interac has experimented with blockchain for consumer payments. We are now in the trough of disillusionment.”.
Fintech Review
JULY 10, 2024
These platforms leverage blockchain technology to create open, accessible, and secure financial systems that operate without the need for intermediaries like banks. The volatility of cryptocurrencies can also deter risk-averse users from embracing DeFi platforms for their everyday transactions and savings.
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PYMNTS
DECEMBER 21, 2020
Italian police charged the former head of cryptocurrency exchange BitGrail, identified by the initials of “F.F.,” cryptocurrency exchange Exmo reported a “major” security breach on Mon. 16), in the first blockchain-supported bank guarantee in Russia. They allege that F.F. Meanwhile, U.K.
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PYMNTS
OCTOBER 1, 2018
In the age of blockchain, all manner of physical assets are making the leap to bits and bytes. Blockchain can track transactions of all sorts and create a connected record — and that blockchain is rapidly cleaving from the cryptocurrency clamor to which it was once inextricably linked. How It Works. percent pure.
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PYMNTS
APRIL 21, 2020
The Central Bank of Argentina (BCRA) is trying out blockchain in a new clearing system, and the technology could eventually be used by other large banks, according to CoinDesk. The solution, by blockchain developer IOV Labs, is intended to speed up fiat payments, putting in end-to-end technology to make everything flow better.
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CB Insights
MAY 8, 2018
While the prices of cryptocurrencies and cryptoassets have fallen from their 2017 peaks, equity investment into blockchain startups is on pace to hit all-time highs in 2018. THE FUTURE OF BLOCKCHAIN TECH. See how venture firms, corporates, regulators, and builders are shaping the future of blockchain technology.
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The Fintech Times
JANUARY 15, 2024
XRP explained that the move underscores XRP Healthcare’s dedication to transparency and solidifies its position as a trailblazer in the dynamic realm of blockchain technology. It reflects our dedication to ensuring a secure and transparent healthcare ecosystem powered by blockchain technology.
98 CB Insights
JANUARY 18, 2018
Blockchain momentum rose fast in 2017, as venture capitalists and strategic investors increased deals to companies building on Bitcoin and blockchain technology nearly every quarter. But as bullish as equity investors may be on blockchain, the real activity is happening in initial coin offerings, or ICOs.
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CB Insights
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Digitized, secure, and tamper-proof blockchain ledgers are promising to disrupt the database as we know it. We previously analyzed the 35+ industries where burgeoning blockchain startups are looking to make an impact. What is blockchain technology? Become an expert on blockchain in this briefing.
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The Fintech Times
MARCH 15, 2024
Binance Academy , a free educational platform helping people learn about cryptocurrency, is partnering with the Blockchain Center , a global research lab, and ENSET-Université Hassan II de Casablanca to extend its Global University Outreach Program (GUOP) to Morocco.
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Fintech Review
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
WhiteBIT , one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in Europe, has announced the launch of its Affiliate Program. Aimed at expanding the platform’s reach and rewarding participants, the program offers partners to earn commissions by referring new customers to the exchange.
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CoinRemitter
MAY 29, 2024
With the rise in digital currencies for payments and transactions, two innovations are much discussed: Central Bank Decentralised Currencies (CBDCs) and cryptocurrencies. Let’s break down the key differences between CBDCs and cryptocurrencies. Ethereum, Dogecoin, Tether, and Cardano are some of the examples of cryptocurrencies.
CB Insights
OCTOBER 13, 2021
Elliptic , an AI-enabled cryptocurrency surveillance service provider, has raised $60M in a Series C. This round drew participation from SoftBank Group, AlbionVC, Digital Currency Group, and Evolution Equity Partners, among others. How’s the company performing? Want the full post? Become a CB Insights customer.
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Finovate
JUNE 3, 2024
PayPal’s stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD), was officially added to the Solana Blockchain last week. This shift comes after the California-based company launched on Ethereum blockchain last summer. Offering multiple blockchain allows users to choose different options based on their preferred cost and transaction speed.
111 CB Insights
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Blockchains are becoming a key enabler of this digital transformation (in a similar way to how the emerging tech is disrupting other long-established industries like banking and insurance ). GET the 47-page blockchain TRENDS report. Why blockchain tech could benefit the real estate industry. Table of Contents. Challenges.
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The Fintech Times
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Blockchain and cryptocurrency have massive potential to help vulnerable and underrepresented communities. Evidence of this can be seen with the launch of Paystand.org, the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Paystand , the blockchain-enabled commercial payments platform.
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PYMNTS
JUNE 19, 2019
Libra may have dominated the news so far this week — and, of course, the new cryptocurrency announced by Facebook is underpinned by blockchain. To that end, the MediLedger project debuted a new pilot program this week, billed as a cross-industry initiative that eyes using blockchain for drug supply chains.
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PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 15, 2018
As the peaks and valleys of blockchain hype continue to rise and fall, more doubt has surfaced over the future of distributed ledger technology, particularly in the area of B2B payments. Analysts point to the challenges associated with adoption and implementation of blockchain-powered B2B payment solutions as a key hurdle for the technology.
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Finovate
MARCH 20, 2024
This week in Tales from the Crypto we look at the boom-induced traffic jam in crypto coin trading, new funding for a blockchain payment network in the developing world, and a pair of new crypto-friendly alums that demoed at FinovateEurope last month. Layer-1 blockchain Solana has experienced service issues as well.
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CB Insights
APRIL 17, 2019
2018 wasn’t a great year for blockchain companies. Coinciding with Bitcoin fever, an unprecedented ICO boom meant blockchain startups had tremendous access to capital. GET the 47-page blockchain TRENDS report. Note: blockchain deals included here are traditional VC only, and may omit purchased stakes in token sales.
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PYMNTS
DECEMBER 16, 2020
American Express Ventures has invested in cryptocurrency exchange platform FalconX , according to a press release. FalconX offers its institutional clients an integrated platform that services cryptocurrency trading, clearing and credit. According to the report, many foreign exchanges may try different ways to ban U.S.
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PYMNTS
OCTOBER 18, 2020
Jonathan Dharmapalan , CEO of eCurrency; Rory MacFarquhar , senior VP at Mastercard; and Rene Reinsberg , CEO of Celo will also participate in the panel, according to CoinDesk. The panel will be webcast and will begin at 9 a.m. ET on Monday. Prior to that, another panel for policymakers including U.S.
PYMNTS
SEPTEMBER 17, 2020
Up to now, paying for digital collectibles on blockchain relied on cryptocurrency payments. Dapper Labs is known for creating blockchain-based video game CryptoKitties, and for building sports, entertainment and consumer tech on blockchain technology.
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PYMNTS
NOVEMBER 25, 2019
Singapore-based BCB Blockchain announced that it has launched a $300,000 fund to support incubators and startup accelerators in the Philippines under the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). In other news, OKEx , the world’s largest futures cryptocurrency exchange, announced four major partners for OKB, its global utility token.
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Fintech News
JUNE 19, 2024
Be it central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), a tokenised digital Singapore Dollar, or various initiatives backed by governmental regulators, stablecoins are one of the more pivotal developments in the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. It has already arrived.”
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The Fintech Times
MAY 21, 2024
” NFTs and crypto are linked Where cryptocurrencies succeed, NFTS will too, according to Karen Jones , founder and CEO of Citywealth , the wealth management platform. We need NFT use cases that transcend the membership or club experience in a way that facilitates the ownership of digital or physical products.
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CB Insights
JANUARY 26, 2023
In recent years, the firm has not only shored up its presence in more familiar sectors like banking, but also reached deeper into newer territory like blockchain. Of the 206 deals a16z participated in last year, almost a quarter went to fintech companies — more than any other industry. Fintech is central to a16z’s investment strategy.
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Fintech News
MAY 16, 2024
The Philippines has been uncovered to be the leading country in Southeast Asia showcasing overall interest in degen crypto and small cap cryptocurrency tokens, according to an extensive recent update from crypto resource platform CoinGecko. of global interest in smaller market capitalisation crypto on onchain DEX trackers.”
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