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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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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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

It’s been several months, if not years, since blockchain was the darling of tech startup investors, but this week proved the technology still has a lot to offer venture capitalists. blockchain startup Envoy will be used to bolster its supply chain and trade finance platform, the company told PYMNTS in an emailed announcement.

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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.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 28, 2024

Looking to harness this potential, the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) launched ‘Project Ensemble’ in March earlier this year, a wholesale central bank digital currency (wCBDC) project, to support the development of the tokenisation market in the region.

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Fintech News

MAY 27, 2024

Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) have largely existed in the virtual realm, with transactions initiated primarily through web and mobile interfaces. It was a contactless payment on POS using a card issued by Eurasian Bank JSC on the Way4 digital payments software system. The country stands out in this regard.

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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

APRIL 23, 2024

Fintech platforms play a crucial role in connecting these projects with investors, using tools such as green bonds and blockchain technology to facilitate financing. Through Unergy’s model, investors from all over the world can easily participate in the development of solar energy projects and generate stable returns.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 19, 2020

Thai FinTech firm DeeMoney is teaming with enterprise blockchain solution Ripple to facilitate quicker and less expensive cross-border money transfers, according to an announcement. DeeMoney is using RippleNet to process inbound payments coming into Thailand as of now, and it is the first non-bank institution in the country to use RippleNet.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2016

government seems to be accepting the positive impact that digital currencies and blockchain could have on legacy financial systems, according to Business Insider. The resolution implies that bitcoin and blockchain technology are ways to help the unbanked and empower the consumer. 12) by the U.S.

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CB Insights

OCTOBER 13, 2021

This round drew participation from SoftBank Group, AlbionVC, Digital Currency Group, and Evolution Equity Partners, among others. The post Elliptic Raises $60M To Enhance Its Blockchain Analytics And Enterprise-Grade Compliance And Transaction Monitoring Tools appeared first on CB Insights Research. Want the full post?

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

As blockchain tech gains commercial traction, a growing number of companies want to use it to reimagine the capital markets infrastructure that powers the trade of stocks, bonds, and other securities. The chart above shows the core blockchain tech being used by projects and corporates working on DLT applications for capital markets.

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Fintech News

MAY 8, 2024

The conference drew over 3,000 participants from 87 countries, including 24 nations across the Asia Pacific region. Key topics addressed at Money20/20 Asia included AI, cross-border payments, open banking, digital assets, and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs).

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Fintech News

MAY 8, 2024

As digital technologies continue to transform the financial landscape, central banks worldwide are exploring the potential of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). The project evolved, incorporating enhanced functionalities, cross-border fund transfers, and a Corporate CBDC Pilot Program.

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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

JULY 1, 2019

Traditional banking options are not up to par in today’s digital world, and FIs and FinTechs need to be ready to support their clients with quick, transparent payment methods and easy currency conversions if they want to remain competitive. Canadian payments network Interac has experimented with blockchain for consumer payments.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 11, 2023

SC Ventures, the innovation, fintech investment, and ventures arm of Standard Chartered, and Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) successfully completed a proof-of-concept (PoC) on the Universal Digital Payments Network (UDPN). The participants noted significant improvements in the efficiency, cost, speed, and transparency of cross-border transactions.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 24, 2020

Huawei has created a technology based on the blockchain to help the Beijing government more effectively monitor and supervise citizen information, CoinDesk reported. Moreover, the cloud services arm of Huawei has fueled the project with blockchain innovations like distributed ledgers.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 4, 2018

KuCoin , a digital currency exchange based in Singapore, has rolled out support for the trading of the Ripple XRP cryptocurrency, Cryptovest reported. The exchange will reportedly open withdrawals for the digital currency on Wednesday (Dec.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2019

Accenture , a professional services firm, and TradeIX, a blockchain startup in global trade finance, have teamed up to become an onboarding partner for the Marco Polo Network , according to reports. Sweden’s central bank recently asked Accenture to help with the development of its e-krona pilot for digital currency, earlier this month.

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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 The round was led by TNB Aura, with participation from Antler and EMO Capital. This investment will support the development of PEXX ’s stablecoin-to-fiat payment platform, which aims to improve global currency transfers.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 22, 2020

The experiments aim to examine a digital euro’s technical feasibility as well as its “programmability” as a coin separate from a central bank digital currency, (CBDC) according to CoinDesk. Any bank can participate in the digital currency initiative, Ledger Insights reported.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

While 134 countries and currency unions, representing 98 per cent of global GDP, are currently exploring a central bank digital currency (CBDC), the Bank of Canada has revealed it is officially putting efforts to introduce a digital version of the Canadian dollar on pause. China’s eYuan has grown four-fold since 2024.

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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. CBDCs Central Bank Decentralised Currencies (CBDCs) is a form of digital currency, that is issued and regulated by the central bank of a country.

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Clearly Payments

MARCH 11, 2024

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. Moreover, as Canada positions itself as a hub for blockchain and cryptocurrency innovation among the startup community.

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PYMNTS

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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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2017

Love or hate blockchain, there’s no denying that digital currencies have grown in popularity, and there is certainly a market for cryptocurrency acceptance at physical retail points of sale (POS). That’s why Camelgram’s POS terminal reads and changes the distributed ledger directly when customers pay with a digital currency.

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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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Wharton Fintech

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Bridging the Gap: A Collaborative Approach to Blockchain & Crypto Partnerships with Shayaan Khanna at Mastercard As recently as 2022, it seemed as though blockchain and cryptocurrency companies were about to reshape large swathes of the global financial sector right away.

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The Paypers

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

Société Générale (SocGen) Forge , selected by Banque de France to participate in its wholesale central bank digital currency (CBDC) trials, is using the Tezos public blockchain as the platform for the trials.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 10, 2020

To allow users to borrow against their holdings, digital currency wallet and exchange company Blockchain.com unveiled a “Borrow” Service. dollars against bitcoin holdings kept in the Blockchain Wallet, Coindesk reported. The offering occurs following Blockchain’s opening of an institutional lending desk last summer.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 15, 2019

million from the VeChain Foundation, which is the group behind the VeChain public blockchain platform construction, Yahoo Finance reported. VeChain, which was started in 2015 in Singapore, showcases a lending platform based on the blockchain that aids clients in assessing the quality of items purchased via supply chain analysis.

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Fintech News

JULY 3, 2024

In the heart of Southeast Asia, a small island nation is making giant strides in digital currencies. percent of its population owning digital assets, the city-state isn’t just participating in the crypto revolution—it’s leading it.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 21, 2024

In recent years, digital currencies have been all the rave. However, the idea that digital assets are exclusively some form of currency is slowly falling by the wayside as different use cases are emerging and being rapidly adopted.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 3, 2020

In this week's look at payment rails innovation, Visa embraces blockchain and digital currency to facilitate corporate and small business payments, while CardUp supports commercial card payments by mixing payment rails for easier supplier acceptance. Visa To Use Card Rails For Digital Currency B2B Payments.

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Fintech News

JUNE 4, 2024

The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has launched Project Rialto to test the potential for improving instant cross-border payments through a combination of a modular foreign exchange (FX) component and wholesale central bank digital currencies (wCBDC).

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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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