Fintech Review

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The alliance aims to drive innovation and growth of the Stablecoin and Real-World Asset (RWA) ecosystem Deep Blue is an issuance platform for Stablecoins bringing best-in-class practices and best partners in both digital assets and traditional finance, enabling users to operate across multiple use cases.

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Fintech News

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

This move aims to reduce the cost and increase the speed of international money transfers by leveraging blockchain technology. Yellow Card, Africa’s largest licensed stablecoin on/off-ramp fintech, will also leverage PYUSD to facilitate transactions.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 28, 2024

the tech-driven payments bank, has launched its bank-backed stablecoin, EURI. The EURI stablecoin is the first MiCA-regulated digital asset that is issued and backed by a bank in the EU. Furthermore, it will enable us to launch stablecoins and tokenised money in the future, providing more choice and optionality for the market.”

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 5, 2024

Ripple , the provider of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, plans to launch a stablecoin, pegged 1:1 to the US dollar (USD). Ripple’s stablecoin will be 100 per cent backed by US dollar deposits, short-term US government treasuries, and other cash equivalents. trillion by 2028.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 15, 2024

In this article, Akshata Namjoshi, Kabir Kuma, and Ahlam Faouzi from KARM Legal Consultants , the emerging technologies-focused law firm, provide an in-depth analysis of the UAE’s regulatory landscape for stablecoins. Additionally, stablecoins are increasingly being explored for use in payments due to their stability and efficiency.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 7, 2024

Ripple , the blockchain and crypto solution provider, is partnering with the Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) Innovation Hub, to accelerate blockchain and digital assets innovation in the UAE. It also plans to provide financial, technical, and business support to developers.

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The Payments Association

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

At its core, De-Fi is characterised by its use of blockchain technology and smart contracts to facilitate financial transactions without needing intermediaries. billion in August 2024, down from $175 billion in late 2021 due to cryptocurrency market volatility and increased competition from traditional financial instruments.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 1, 2024

We will: Explore the biggest innovations over the past year in the cryptocurrency, stablecoin, blockchain and digital assets spheres. Dissect the common misconceptions between digital assets and cryptocurrencies and how they can be corrected. Explore which countries are leading the stablecoin race and why.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2020

More than $50 billion of cryptocurrency was transferred from virtual wallets in China to other parts of the world last year, a potential violation of the nation’s strict limits on how much money can be sent abroad, according to a new report. Cryptocurrency could be picking up some of the slack.” .

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Finovate

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The partnership will enable users of Ingenico’s platform globally to accept payments in cryptocurrency. The Singapore-based fintech announced this week that it is planning to expand its crypto offerings in 2025 to include both a stablecoin and an exchange-traded fund (ETF) product.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 19, 2024

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) has approved new regulations for stablecoins, enabling it to integrate Dirham-backed digital currencies into its financial ecosystem. A new system has now been issued in the UAE which will license and oversee stablecoins, following approval by the board of directors at the CBUAE.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Cryptocurrency platform startup Circle has overhauled its network to advance mainstream trading, while its stablecoin USDC has surpassed three billion in circulation, growing by nearly 500 percent in 2020. “At He said the public blockchain will take digital dollar stablecoins mainstream.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) has launched a new tool providing real-time data and educational resources on digital money with an initial focus on stablecoins. The stablecoin market has surged from less than $3billion in 2019 to more than $130billion in 2024.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Chainalysis , the blockchain data platform, has revealed that the UAE’s small population, when compared to other countries in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, has not prevented it from becoming one of the front-running crypto economies. In many ways, DeFi represents the cutting edge of blockchain technology.

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Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Integrating cutting-edge technologies The report emphasizes APAC’s innovative payment landscape, which has evolved from QR code payments in China to the integration of AI and blockchain. As stablecoins grow in popularity, regulatory frameworks are being developed across the region.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Dapper Labs will be partnering with peer-to-peer firm Circle to help add payment methods for digital collectibles using credit and debit card payments to settle in the stablecoin USD Coin (USDC), according to a blog post from Circle. Up to now, paying for digital collectibles on blockchain relied on cryptocurrency payments.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 22, 2024

Our monthly focus now turns to the most well-known form of digital assets : cryptocurrencies. This convergence is seeing cryptocurrency increasingly making its mark in the real world, with financial giants like Fidelity and BlackRock showing interest and investment in the space. But what is keeping this momentum going? .

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Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

By leveraging mobile technology, blockchain , and alternative credit scoring, fintechs offer affordable and accessible financial services. Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: Banking Beyond Borders Blockchain technology and cryptocurrency are also making strides in financial inclusion, particularly for cross-border payments and remittances.

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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. For example, in Sub-Saharan Africa, platforms like Acala Network and Terra are providing stablecoin solutions that offer much-needed stability amidst volatile local currencies.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Blockchain companies raised more venture capital and private equity funding in H1’21 than any full year in history. For example, online exchanges are making cryptocurrency trading and investing more accessible to consumers. download our best of blockchain research. download our best of blockchain research.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

The age of digital currencies might be fully upon us, but key questions swirl about how to issue and regulate cryptos – especially stablecoins. Bitcoin and other offerings have not yet evolved into real alternatives to sovereign monetary activities, but stablecoins present challenges. In a paper that debuted Tuesday (Nov.

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Fintech News

JULY 17, 2024

PEXX, a fintech startup focused on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, has officially launched with US$4.5 This investment will support the development of PEXX ’s stablecoin-to-fiat payment platform, which aims to improve global currency transfers. million in seed funding.

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CoinRemitter

JUNE 26, 2024

The impact of blockchain technology is visible across various industries worldwide. Today, blockchain integration in business is not just a trend but a strategic move. Blockchain’s decentralized nature offers immense opportunities for businesses to streamline their operations and unlock new opportunities to increase their profits.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 18, 2019

17) about proposed cryptocurrencies like Facebook’s Libra and said Berlin would reject them, according to a report by Reuters. Speaking about stablecoins, which are cryptocurrencies backed by more traditional financial products, like fiat currency, securities or gold, Scholz said, “We cannot accept a parallel currency.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Toward that end, and more mainstream use cases, getting the rails in place to speed and streamline transactions, regardless of the cryptocurrency used, remains key. As spotlighted in this space , Ternio said it has joined Visa’s Fast Track as a cryptocurrency-focused enablement partner. The Outlook For Stablecoins .

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 9, 2020

South Korean highways could see blockchain-based toll booths before the end of the year, according to a report from Crypto News. KEB Hana Bank , one of the largest banks in the country, is going to work with the Korea Expressway Corporation on blockchain-based services. They still have to inform NYDFS before using the coin, though.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Félix Pago uses blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) to power its chat-based platform which makes financial services more accessible for those in historically underserved regions. Félix Pago uses blockchain to bring greater security and speed to users of both companies. And cryptocurrencies allow for that.”

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Fintech Review

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Tel-Aviv, Israel, October 29th, 2024, Chainwire Payments blockchain Fuse has announced that its native token is to be listed on Bitget. Bitget ranks among the top five cryptocurrency exchanges globally, with a daily trading volume of over $10 billion. The FUSE token will be listed by Bitget in the first week of November.

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CoinRemitter

JULY 9, 2024

From efforts to boost oversight of stablecoin arrangements, to focus on the DeFi space, 2024 promises to be a year of crypto regulatory developments. This blog will look into the key regulatory trends anticipated in 2024, equipping active cryptocurrency users with the knowledge they need to navigate this evolving landscape.

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Fintech Review

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Fuse Announces ‘Charge’ as the First Non-Custodial Bank for Web3 Businesses Payments blockchain Fuse has announced Charge, the first Web3 merchant bank with a broad range of payment solutions for crypto and fiat. Charge will provide a full suite of services for businesses operating in the blockchain industry, from payments to invoicing.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Félix Pago , a Miami-based fintech startup that developed a chat-based platform using blockchain and artificial intelligence to enable Latino workers in the US to send money back to their families in Latin America via WhatsApp, has announced a partnership with Mastercard to fuel its expansion into Central America.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 21, 2018

Unnamed sources told Bloomberg that the company is at work on a stablecoin, which is a cryptocurrency tied to the value of the U.S. According to sources, the company isn’t yet close to making the coin available and is still developing its strategy, such as how to use custody assets to shield the stablecoin’s value.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 24, 2024

On January 14, 2019, the Singapore Parliament passed its comprehensive Payment Services Act (PS Act), replacing the former Payment Systems Oversight Act and Money-Changing and Remittance Businesses Act to broaden the scope of regulated payment activities to include emerging trends and industries like digital assets and cryptocurrencies.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2021

Russia’s Sberbank could roll out its stablecoin as early as this spring after filing with the Bank of Russia to launch a blockchain platform, Cointelegraph reported. In other news, Pornhub added four more cryptocurrencies to the site’s payment options, The Block reported. and Singapore, The Block noted. Meanwhile, Nebraska Sen.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 11, 2019

Blockchain payment service company Bitpay announced Tuesday (Dec. 10) the introduction of stablecoin payments for both users and merchants, according to a release. . The company will allow the use of three stablecoins: Circle’s USD Coin (USDC), the Gemini Dollar (GUSD) and Paxos Standard Token (PAX).

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Clearly Payments

AUGUST 24, 2024

The adoption of blockchain technology has further revolutionized cross-border P2P transfers. Blockchain-based platforms, such as Ripple, have reduced the cost and time associated with international transfers. Cryptocurrencies: A Decade of Growth Cryptocurrencies, led by Bitcoin, have seen remarkable growth over the past decade.

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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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