Fintech News

JANUARY 30, 2024

Other payment trends in Asia preceding 2024 including the rise of B2B buy now pay later (BNPL), growing prominence of central bank digital currency (CBDC), and prevalence of composable, cloud-based ‘as-a-Service’ IT architecture models have helped shape much of what we anticipate for 2024.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

In other news, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) is exploring the potential of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), in partnership with the National Australia Bank , Commonwealth Bank , Perpetual Limited and ConsenSys Software , the bank announced in a press release. RBA expects to finish the project at the end of this year.

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CB Insights

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Distributed ledger technology (DLT) — which uses tech like blockchain to verify transactions without the need for a centralized authority — is gaining traction as a way to revamp capital markets infrastructure by making it more streamlined, improving transparency, and reducing associated fees.

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CB Insights

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

Custody, wallet, & digital asset services: These companies provide crypto asset storage, security, management, and investment products for institutions and consumers. For example, Paxos (over $500M in total funding) offers a crypto asset custodial service, brokerage, exchange, and equities settlement for institutions.

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Clearly Payments

AUGUST 29, 2024

Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have received attention in recent years as central banks worldwide explore the potential to evolve the way we conduct financial transactions. With the rise of digital payments, cryptocurrencies, and fintech innovations, CBDCs represent a new frontier in the evolution of money.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

As Canada gears up to launch its real-time payments system, the Real-Time Rail (RTR), Payments Canada , the entity at the head of the initiative, has announced that Mastercard -owned Vocalink has been chosen as the clearing and settlement solution provider for the new payment rail. Volante Explores the Real-Time B2B Value Prop.

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The Fintech Times

DECEMBER 21, 2023

This includes an increased usage of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, further advancements in open banking and open finance, digital currencies and virtual assets, and cybersecurity. In 2023, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) introduced the Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) Foundations Regulations.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

By looping into existing rails, OpenPayd's technology can support instant settlement for businesses operating in multiple parts of the world. In the latest show of support for distributed ledger technology, J.P. China Touts Proprietary Digital Currency. Smaller FIs Drive Real-Time Demand.

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Global Fintech & Digital Assets

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Scope of Application Cryptoassets will be defined as private digital assets (i.e., digital representation of value, which can be used for payment or investment purposes or to access a good or service) that depend on cryptography and distributed ledger technologies (DLT) or similar technologies.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 1, 2018

When it comes to supply chains, proponents say blockchain — specifically, distributed ledger technology (DLT) — holds promise. G-Coin, Davis said, can handle thousands of concurrent transactions with finality of settlement, and with trades done 24/7 and in real time.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2017

Nearly every day, it seems, another technology company announces its vision for blockchain. But highly specialized startups aren’t the only ones playing around with distributed ledger technology (DLT). Meanwhile, government initiatives in Russia and the Ukraine that address blockchain are similarly underway.

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