The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As more firms look to enter the blockchain and decentralised space, easy integrations and the ability to develop applications are an absolute must. The partnership with Axelar Foundation propels interoperability into the broader blockchain realm. The Axelar Foundation will broaden blockchain adoption by facilitating RWA.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

In a wide-ranging discussion, Heath Behncke, managing director of Holon , shared his insights on how developments in technology, energy efficiency and the role of blockchain is enabling more transparent and trustworthy data management. “The data custodian part of this is really interesting to me,” he said.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

In this week's roundup of payment rail innovation, PYMNTS finds B2B payments use cases serve as an important driver of adoption, with FinTechs and financial service providers embracing payment rails old and new to enable real-time B2B payments and foreign exchange. Plus, blockchain projects move closer to launch in the U.S.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 17, 2024

The UK’s Regulated Liability Network has chosen R3 , a company specialising in enterprise distributed ledger technology and services, as well as Quant , a blockchain provider for finance, to develop the technology prototype for its experimental stage.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Singapore-based fintech Xalts is joining forces with smart contracts platform Avalanche , in a move to support financial services, governments, and other enterprise developers in building digital asset platforms for implementing blockchain, tokenisation, and smart contract applications.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 17, 2024

Despite some hurdles in the past, blockchain has emerged as a growing force driving African economies. In fact, according to a new report released by CV VC , the private blockchain venture capital firm, and Absa Group , the pan-African bank, blockchain accounts for 6.4 per cent. per cent of all global venture deals.

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 18, 2024

PLAY , a platform integrating Web3 technologies into gaming, has partnered with TapNation, in a move hoping to bring mobile games to the forefront of the Web3 movement. Through the new partnership, PLAY plans to expand its ecosystem by integrating blockchain features into popular TapNation mobile games.

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Fintech Review

AUGUST 1, 2024

Manilla, Philippines, August 1st, 2024, Chainwire Venom Foundation is proud to announce a historic agreement with the government of the Republic of the Philippines to digitize billions of accountable forms using its advanced blockchain technology.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 28, 2024

On 28 August 2024, HKMA officially launched the Project Ensemble Sandbox, which will test a wide range of tokenisation use cases, including the settlement of tokenised real-world assets (such as green bonds, carbon credits, aircraft, electric vehicle charging stations, and treasury management).

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PYMNTS

MAY 20, 2020

Is now the prime time for blockchain ? As COVID-19 has disrupted supply chains worldwide, Brian Behlendorf , executive director of Hyperledger , told Karen Webster that the pandemic has spurred a shift in thinking about new use cases for permissioned blockchains. The Emerging Use Cases.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 17, 2024

BVNK , the payments infrastructure provider, and Circle , a global financial technology firm, today announced a partnership aimed at accelerating the utility of USDC for BVNK’s global customer base. Stablecoins like USDC travel on 24/7 blockchains, connecting buyers and sellers globally in an instant.

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Business Payments Stablecoins Use Case On-Demand 105

Payments Source

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

Blockchain may have received its most exposure as the distributed ledger technology at the foundation of cryptocurrency exchanges, but its use cases are advancing into other data-driven or supply-chain industries pursuing the Internet of Things.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 24, 2024

Firms are starting to see the appeal in blockchain technology, but are struggling to integrate it. Looking to make this process simple for startups, Fireblocks , the blockchain applications builder and digital asset operations platform, has launched Fireblocks for Startups.

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Payments Source

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

Giants like Facebook, JPMorgan Chase and Walmart are all pushing blockchain for myriad use cases, and now Wells Fargo has joined the fray with its own spin on the distributed ledger technology.

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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. This blog will look at real-world applications of businesses that are integrating blockchain and making an impact in 2024. billion with a CAGR of 87.7%.

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Payments Source

JUNE 27, 2019

As blockchain use cases grow, retailers are seeing more reasons to use the distributed ledger technology for payments.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 16, 2024

Ripple , the enterprise blockchain and crypto solution provider, has extended its collaboration with Archax , the Financial Conduct Authority -regulated digital asset exchange, broker and custodian, in a move hoping to bring hundreds of millions of dollars of tokenised real-world assets (RWAs) onto the XRP Ledger (XRPL) over the coming year.

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Blockchain Use Case Credential Compliance 72

The Fintech Times

MAY 1, 2024

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. We will: Explore the biggest innovations over the past year in the cryptocurrency, stablecoin, blockchain and digital assets spheres.

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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. download our best of blockchain research. download our best of blockchain research. But blockchain’s potential extends well beyond crypto and NFTs. First name. Company name. Phone number.

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Payments Source

OCTOBER 8, 2018

Despite the real-world use cases being found around blockchain and distributed ledger technology, banks are being warned to be cautious about committing to any such projects.

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Blockchain Use Case Technology Cross-Border Payments 102

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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Fintech Review

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

The Web3 Foundation , in partnership with Scytale Digital , has led the seed funding round for Hyperbridge , a groundbreaking protocol poised to transform blockchain interoperability. million, making it the most successful parachain crowd loan in the Polkadot ecosystem, a testament to its strong community support and technological promise.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 22, 2024

Let’s first take a look at the technology and terminology surrounding this industry to understand where we are and where we are going. Technology The decentralised network connected through a network of computers or nodes underlies blockchain technology, synonymous with cryptocurrencies.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 20, 2021

The Mobility Open Blockchain Initiative ( MOBI )'s Vehicle Identity (VID) II Working Group unveiled the second part of a vehicle identity standard that uses blockchain technology, according to an announcement. Flanigan added that Ford believes the technology could make the buying process easier in the future.

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Fintech News

APRIL 7, 2024

Ripple, a provider of enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions, plans to introduce a stablecoin tied directly to the US dollar (USD), pending regulatory approvals. With the stablecoin market currently valued at approximately US$150 billion and expected to soar to over US$2.8 said Brad Garlinghouse, CEO of Ripple.

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Fintech Review

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

This upgrade reflects the shared vision and dedication of EOS’s global decentralized community, underscoring its commitment to pioneering blockchain innovation. upgrade and the introduction of the Savanna consensus algorithm, we’re achieving something rare in the blockchain world: changing our core consensus algorithm.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

With payment innovators looking to migrate B2B payments away from paper, a growing number of payment rails and technologies are helping to ease the pain of the shift. PYMNTS examines the latest initiatives that look to improve upon existing rails, or embrace new ones like blockchain and RTP. RTP Expands Across FI Base.

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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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Fintech News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It is the prime go-to partner for contacts, support and expertise concerning technology-assisted aspects in the sustainable finance space. Now, immense investments are required for the renovation of building stock, industrial processes, agro-economy, and the technologies related sectors are leveraging.

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Finance Blockchain FinTech Regulations 77

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 28, 2019

India’s Minister of state for electronics and IT (MeitY) has announced that the government is drafting a national framework to expand the deployment of blockchain use cases. Dhotre added that the government is drafting an approach paper on the National Level Blockchain Framework.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 19, 2024

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. The growth of metaverse and web3 technologies will accelerate digital assets’ position in the mainstream finance world. Think of it like the 1990s.

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Metaverse Blockchain Use Case On-Demand 69

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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The Fintech Times

MAY 30, 2024

At the World Blockchain Summit, Mark Walker, Editorial Director of The Fintech Times, sat down with James Blunden, Co-founder and COO of WebsiteAI, to discuss the innovative AI-driven website builder tailored for the Web3 space. WebsiteAI also includes a domain registration service, streamlining the entire process.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 21, 2024

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. However, in the last couple of years, behind the scenes, some developers have continued to bet on the technology for other use cases.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2019

The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has revealed that it might look into using blockchain technology to streamline disaster insurance payouts, as well as speed up its response to disasters. Earlier this year, the British Virgin Islands partnered with blockchain firm LIFElabs.io

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PYMNTS

JULY 31, 2019

Mastercard is collaborating with Bahrain’s Electronic Network for Financial Transactions ( BENEFIT ) to develop a blockchain-powered B2B payments solution, according to a press release Tuesday (July 30). According to reports in TahawulTech, the initiative marks Mastercard’s first national-scale blockchain project in the Middle East.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 3, 2017

Whether you believe the hype or not, blockchain technology is attracting massive investments, exploration and competition across the globe. PYMNTS examines the data surrounding the latest developments of blockchain, already off to a speedy start in 2017. 659 billion worth of goods and services trade between the U.S.

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