August 23, 2021 @ 6:09 pm By JD Alois  |  

Online lending data platform dv01 has partnered with GoodLeap, a point-of-sale platform for sustainable home solutions, to enable greater data transparency within the solar asset-backed securities (ABS) market, according to a release. dv01 will be serving as Loan Data Agent (LDA) for Carbon Level Mitigation… Read More

August 23, 2021 @ 3:42 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Poly Network hack saga appears to be winding down as all of the funds have been returned along with the bug bounty.   As of now, #PolyNetwork has regained control of the $610M (not including the frozen $33M USDT) in assets affected in #polynetworkhack…. Read More

August 23, 2021 @ 2:27 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) is warning that the Biden Administrations’ tax plan would raise taxes on 2.1 million small businesses – in contrast to the Administrations’ claims. Last week, the White House issued a Fact Sheet on the plan claiming the… Read More

August 23, 2021 @ 10:34 am By JD Alois  |  

bsurance and Amodo, two Austrian Insurtechs, have teamed up on a service to provide consumer car insurance. The new service is said to be the automotive industry’s first fully digital, usage-based solution that enables consumer car insurance to be purchased. bsurance and Amodo are combining… Read More

August 23, 2021 @ 8:49 am By JD Alois  |  

PayPal UK  (NASDAQ: PYPL) will start offering its users the ability to buy, sell and hold crypto beginning this week according to the company. While PayPal has already commenced crypto trading in the US this is the first international location for the global Fintech. The… Read More

August 22, 2021 @ 7:17 pm By JD Alois  |  

FINRA regulated broker-dealer Young America Partners (YA Partners) says it will launch a Reg CF (Regulation Crowdfunding) platform powered by Capital Engine. Reg CF is a securities exemption where issuers may raise up to $5 million from both accredited and non-accredited investors. The exemption was… Read More

August 22, 2021 @ 6:56 pm By JD Alois  |  

FinTech Australia, the leading voice in Australia advocating on behalf of innovation in the financial services sector, is reporting that the Sydney Stock Exchange (SSX) has joined its corporate partnership program, becoming the 13th new major member in the past year. SSX joins other partners… Read More

August 20, 2021 @ 12:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

OurCrowd is not only a platform for single investments but a diverse range of funds thus providing investors with immediate portfolio diversification. Two of these funds in which OurCrowd is participating have revealed exits that should be beneficial to investors. OurCrowd points to an article… Read More

August 20, 2021 @ 11:39 am By JD Alois  |  

Circle is a Fintech that is best known for its dollar-based stablecoin, USDC, that has grown rapidly in recent months. Today, USDC is the second most popular stablecoin following Tether, with a market cap of over $27 billion. While about half the size of Tether… Read More

August 20, 2021 @ 9:59 am By JD Alois  |  

Katipult Technology Corp. (TSXV: FUND), a provider of software for powering the exchange of capital in equity and debt markets (investment crowdfunding platforms), has posted its results for the quarter ending June 30, 2021. Katipult states that it continues to grow its subscription revenue booking… Read More

August 19, 2021 @ 3:35 pm By JD Alois  |  

Commissioner Brian D. Quintenz, long a voice in support of responsible Fintech innovation at the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), has issued a statement regarding his forthcoming exit from the regulator. Quintenz’s term expired in April of 2020 but said he would not seek another… Read More

August 19, 2021 @ 11:40 am By JD Alois  |  

Payments provider ic2 has partnered up with VISA to launch point of sale buy now, pay later (BNPL) credit options. Via the collaboration merchants may gain access to a BNPL option to pay in installments instead of all at once or by credit card. BNPL… Read More

August 19, 2021 @ 11:20 am By JD Alois  |  

tZERO, a regulated ATS for digital securities, has scheduled Exodus Movement to commence trading on September 14, 2021. As was previously reported, Exodus a non-custodial cryptocurrency software platform that aims to make cryptocurrency and digital assets easy for everyone, raised $75 million in a Reg… Read More

August 19, 2021 @ 11:07 am By JD Alois  |  

Congressman Tom Emmer has reintroduced the Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act along with Congressman Darren Soto. The legislation aims to address Financial Action Task Force (FATF) proposed guidance that could stifle blockchain innovation in the United States and elsewhere. FATF has advocated for stricter regulation of… Read More

August 19, 2021 @ 10:14 am By JD Alois  |  

Yield Guild Games (YGG) has raised $4.6 million in a funding round led by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z). The funding was said to have been finalised prior to the YGG token sale on July 27 and was joined by Kingsway Capital, Infinity Ventures Crypto, Atelier Ventures,… Read More

August 19, 2021 @ 10:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Global neobank Revolut is offering a new feature called Payday. Revolut will now enable its users to instantly access a portion of their salary as they earn it from approved employers. Payday is cost-free for employers and is designed to give employees more control and… Read More

August 19, 2021 @ 9:49 am By JD Alois  |  

The London School of Economics (LSE) has joined the Governing Council of Hedera Hashgraph, an enterprise-focused blockchain that seeks to offer a solution to less efficient forms of distributed ledger technology. The Council provides “decentralized governance” for the public ledger and comprises up to 39… Read More

August 19, 2021 @ 8:09 am By JD Alois  |  

Clausematch, a Regtech seeking to service the global marketplace, has announced the launch of a partnership and certification program to support an end-to-end solution for the compliance process while educating the market on the ongoing digital transformation. Clausematch says it wants to become the base… Read More

August 18, 2021 @ 4:16 pm By JD Alois  |  

The UK Financial Conduct Authority has sent a “Dear CEO” letter to the management of the UK investment crowdfunding platforms. Signed by Debbie Gupta, Director of Consumer Investments Supervision, the missive cautions platforms on ensuring that investors fully understand the nature of the risk affiliated… Read More

August 18, 2021 @ 3:23 pm By JD Alois  |  

Wise (LSE:WISE), a fast-growing global transfers Fintech and stealth bank recently completed a direct listing of its shares on the London Stock Exchange (LSE). Today, Wise is announcing American Depository Receipts (ADRs) enabling US-based customers and retail & institutional investors to invest in the Fintech… Read More