July 11, 2023 @ 4:52 pm By JD Alois  |  

The House Financial Services Committee has announced several new hearings for next week. The Capital Markets Subcommittee is holding a hearing Entitled: “Oversight of the SEC’s Division of Corporation Finance” Time: 10:00 AM ET Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2023 Place: 2128 Rayburn House Office Building… Read More

July 11, 2023 @ 4:37 pm By JD Alois  |  

Crypto Exchange Traded Products (ETPs) are gaining traction – at least outside the US, according to Digital Asset Research (DAR). The company believes that ETPs or ETFs (Exchange Traded Funds) are ready for broader institutional adoption. According to their data, ETPs based on crypto or… Read More

July 11, 2023 @ 11:49 am By JD Alois  |  

The City of  London, working with HM Treasury, has published a review of UK financial services declaring there is an opportunity to become more efficient and competitive. While Brexit has thrown a wrench in the works, the UK continues to be a top global financial… Read More

July 11, 2023 @ 7:57 am By JD Alois  |  

As was anticipated, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt outlined his vision for pension reform that will enable these funds to invest in private firms. Hunt said he wanted to increase returns for pensioners while unlocking capital for early-stage firms. We’ve grown faster than France,… Read More

July 10, 2023 @ 7:01 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has issued a statement on its ongoing crackdown of crypto ATMs in the UK that are not authorized. The FCA says it has investigated 34 locations in the UK since the start of the year, typically working with other law… Read More

July 10, 2023 @ 11:55 am By JD Alois  |  

Republic, the operator of the largest investment crowdfunding platforms in the world, has enhanced its private deal room service for its top global investors. Republic has revealed “Project Platinum” to serve accredited investors. Republic has sought to create a multi-tiered service for both smaller and… Read More

July 10, 2023 @ 11:44 am By JD Alois  |  

Blockchain security firm CyVers is claiming first in uncovering the Multichain mega hack that saw over $126 million pilfered from the protocol. As was previously reported, Multichain halted its network on the hack just a month after the entity’s CEO disappeared. Cyvers said its AI-driven service… Read More

July 10, 2023 @ 10:05 am By JD Alois  |  

As part of a policy aiming to boost economic growth and innovation, the UK is expected to announce pension fund reforms that will allow these vehicles to invest in early stage firms. Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt is expected to pursue a policy that… Read More

July 9, 2023 @ 5:59 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Brookings Institution, a middle-of-the-road Democrat think tank, has posted a review on crypto-based jobs and startup activity, noting that crypto startups are just as volatile as crypto in general. The report is predicated on the belief that local officials need to embrace tech innovation… Read More

July 9, 2023 @ 1:35 pm By JD Alois  |  

Marc Boiron, a well-known attorney in the Fintech sector, has stepped in as CEO of Polygon Labs. Proud to start as CEO role at @0xPolygonLabs, reporting to the founders & leaning into our stellar eng roots.It's a privilege to serve the community & company as… Read More

July 7, 2023 @ 12:34 pm By JD Alois  |  

The UK Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has commented on the rate spread between what banks are receiving in interest rate returns and what they are giving their deposit holders.  The regulator said in a studied, underwhelming tone that the “decision-making has been slow” for banks… Read More

July 7, 2023 @ 12:12 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Autorite des marches financiers (AMF) in France has published a 2023 Markets and Risk Outlook report. While covering a broad spectrum of issues, the item which garners the highest level of concern is the lack of investor protection and poor information about certain investments…. Read More

July 7, 2023 @ 11:15 am By JD Alois  |  

There have been multiple reports that four top executives have exited Binance in rapid succession. Several reports claim that these departures are due to the regulatory challenges Binance is experiencing – most pointedly, the fact that Binance is being sued by the US Securities and… Read More

July 6, 2023 @ 6:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has filed and simultaneously settled charges regarding a multi-million dollar Bitcoin fraud, according to a release. Randy Craig Levine, formerly of Coral Gables, Florida, and Philip Reichenthal of Homestead, Florida, have been charged with engaging in a deceptive and fraudulent… Read More

July 6, 2023 @ 5:38 pm By JD Alois  |  

In late June, PeerStreet filed for bankruptcy protection in federal courts. While not a complete surprise, the firm’s failure rattled industry insiders as PeerStreet has long been viewed as a respected player in the real estate crowdfunding sector. Launched in 2013 and serving accredited investors,… Read More

July 6, 2023 @ 5:03 pm By JD Alois  |  

Corporate bankruptcies have hit the highest number since 2010, according to a report by S&P Global Market Intelligence. S&Ps numbers show 340 bankruptcies during the first 6 months of 2023. Back in 2010 that number was 468. The report points to several notable filers including… Read More

July 6, 2023 @ 8:39 am By JD Alois  |  

Twitter has long been expected to move into financial services. Peer to peer payments on the social media platform make a lot of sense – not to mention payments and transfers in general. One of the largest payment platforms in the world is China’s WeChat… Read More

July 6, 2023 @ 8:18 am By JD Alois  |  

Crowdfund Capital Advisors (CCA) has distributed a report on Q2 2023 securities crowdfunding under Reg CF. According to their data, Q2 showed “steady growth” along with a slight decrease in new deals when compared to Q1 2023. CCA says that new deals during the quarter… Read More

July 5, 2023 @ 6:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

ESG, or Environmental, Social and Governance, is a big sector of debate in the financial services sphere. While offering investors an option to invest in impact focused firms is one thing, demanding companies to pursue goals aligning with one political perspective is something very different…. Read More

July 5, 2023 @ 11:58 am By JD Alois  |  

Vestas has expanded its partnership with payment infrastructure provider Mangopay, to manage the payment flows of Covento, its B2B marketplace for the renewable energy sector. The two firms have been working together since 2021. The “enhanced partnership” is expected to see Mangopay manage all payment… Read More