October 16, 2023 @ 4:59 pm By JD Alois  |  

BlackRock has denied reports that its Bitcoin ETF has gained approval. Expectations that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) will grudgingly approve an exchange-traded product for a spot Bitcoin fund have helped to drive prices higher of BTC in recent days. Initial reports of an… Read More

October 16, 2023 @ 4:43 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Division of Examinations, has posted its 2024 examination priorities, including digital assets and Fintech items. The Division of Enforcement noted that last year, it established specialized teams within the various examination programs, including “crypto assets, financial technology [Fintech], such… Read More

October 16, 2023 @ 12:13 pm By JD Alois  |  

Conister Bank, part of Manx Financial Group  (LSE: MFX.L), has been approved for a UK deposit-accepting license. Conister Bank was already approved to hold deposits in the Isle of Man. Conister states that is the first time an Isle of Man bank has been approved… Read More

October 16, 2023 @ 12:05 pm By JD Alois  |  

FDIC insurance is foundational to the US banking system. Accounts are insured against failure by the federal government. Yet this insurance only offers  $250,000 per deposit account in coverage – an amount that has not been changed in years. With the rapid rise of inflation,… Read More

October 16, 2023 @ 10:26 am By JD Alois  |  

Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) now allows its wallet users to schedule regular payments directly on the phone. The service has been expected for some time now and represents another step in its financial services goal of providing convenience for its users. On the iPhone, Apple explains that… Read More

October 16, 2023 @ 10:06 am By JD Alois  |  

It has been widely reported that the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has decided not to appeal a decision by the courts that reflects favorably on Grayscale’s push to launch a Bitcoin ETF. Grayscale currently lists a Bitcoin Trust on OTC Markets, along with other… Read More

October 16, 2023 @ 9:22 am By JD Alois  |  

Young buy now pay later (BNPL) provider Waylog is reporting solid growth. Founded in 2022, the Sweden-based Fintech reports going from SEK 20 million to over SEK 500 million ($46 million USD). According to a statement from the lender, a new partnership with Froda is… Read More

October 15, 2023 @ 3:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

In 2020, Braid said that sharing money should not be hard while introducing its spin on peer-to-peer transfers and group expenses. This past week, Braid founder Amanda Peyton reflected on the collapse of the Fintech she founded, and it is a cautionary note for all… Read More

October 13, 2023 @ 5:44 pm By JD Alois  |  

Leading stablecoin issuer Tether will soon have a new Chief Executive Officer. Announced today, Paolo Ardoino will replace Jean-Louis van der Velde (JL) as CEO. Ardoino will take over beginning this December. van der Velde will remain CEO of the crypto exchange Bitfinex – a… Read More

October 13, 2023 @ 2:22 pm By JD Alois  |  

Congressman James Comer, Chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, may subpoena documents from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), if the Commission does not provide information regarding their social agenda, which is deemed to be beyond the purview of the securities regulator…. Read More

October 13, 2023 @ 11:10 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has fined Equifax Ltd £11,164,400 for a security breach that exposed UK consumer’s information. The FCA says the security breach is one of the largest cybersecurity breaches in history. The FCA notes that in 2017, hackers accessed the personal… Read More

October 12, 2023 @ 7:50 pm By JD Alois  |  

The roster of approved platforms under ECSPR, or European Crowdfunding Service Provider Regulations, has grown quite a bit since CI last reviewed the list of active platforms. In June of 2023, CI reported there were 30 approved platforms. Today, that number stands at 66, according… Read More

October 12, 2023 @ 4:26 pm By JD Alois  |  

In a rather vague headline, digital bank and online lender LendingClub (NYSE:LC) says it is aligning its cost structure to the evolving macroeconomic environment. Scott Sanborn, LendingClub CEO, issued the following statement: “We continue to proactively implement various measures to navigate the persistent and ongoing… Read More

October 12, 2023 @ 4:07 pm By JD Alois  |  

Voyager Digital, now bankrupt as part of the crypto collapse of 2022, is in the news once again as the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed charges against its former CEO, Stephen Ehrlich. The CFTC is alleging fraud regarding a commodity pool ploy. In… Read More

October 12, 2023 @ 1:02 pm By JD Alois  |  

Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) has finally agreed to sell digital lender GreenSky to a consortium led by Sixth Street. The purchasers include KKR, Bayview Asset Management, and CardWorks, with “significant support” from PIMCO through an asset acquisition, as well as strategic financing from CPP Investments. Alan… Read More

October 12, 2023 @ 11:09 am By JD Alois  |  

The British Business Bank says there are signs of recovery when it comes to accessing funding in comparing data from 2023 to 2022. As part of the Bank’s annual Nations and Regions Tracker, the document reported that in Q4 2022, 34% of small businesses were… Read More

October 12, 2023 @ 10:39 am By JD Alois  |  

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have taken regulatory action against global credit profiling firm TransUnion (NYSE: TRU), claiming the company failed in regard to rental background checks. Additionally, the two agencies claimed TransUnion withheld the names of third parties… Read More

October 12, 2023 @ 9:35 am By JD Alois  |  

Republic Note, a digital asset that aims to generate returns for purchasers from successful securities offerings, was revealed to the public in 2020. While it has taken some time for the security to come to fruition, Republic distributed an update this past week that provides… Read More

October 11, 2023 @ 11:03 am By JD Alois  |  

Fintech Acorns has announced a new Premium Tier service that incorporates access to GoHenry. Acorns is a platform that enables investing, leaning heavily on long-term goals and enabling automated investments. To date, Acorsn reports more than $16 billion in investments. GoHenry was launched in the… Read More

October 11, 2023 @ 9:22 am By JD Alois  |  

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has censured London Capital & Finance (LCF) for misleading promotions in regard to mini-bonds. The FCA said it did not make sense to assess a financial penalty as LCF is effectively bankrupt and in administration. LCF went into administration… Read More