February 12, 2019 @ 8:59 am By JD Alois  |  

The Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF), the leading research institute for all things Fintech,  has launched its first survey of Regtech (regulatory technology) and Suptech (supervisory technology) firms. The new report is being completed in partnership with EY Japan. CCAF states that fieldwork is… Read More

February 12, 2019 @ 2:01 am By JD Alois  |  

Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) continues to grow. Launched in June of 2018, Ripple’s global initiative now supports 29 academic partners to further accelerate academic research and development in blockchain, cryptocurrency, and digital payments. Ripple has committed $50 million to the project. The Newest UBRI… Read More

February 12, 2019 @ 1:38 am By JD Alois  |  

The Australia Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC) has issued a statement regarding payment of a fine by Byte Power Group Limited. Byte Power, a company that is engaged in diverse businesses such as food and wine and power management, paid ASIC $33,000 after the regulator issued an… Read More

February 11, 2019 @ 10:36 pm By JD Alois  |  

The House Subcommittee on Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Financial Institutions, part of the Financial Services Committee, has scheduled a hearing for Wednesday, February 13th to discuss the Cannabis industry and access to financial services. The Hearing, entitled Challenges and Solutions: Access to Banking Services for Cannabis-Related… Read More

February 11, 2019 @ 7:30 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Marketplace Lending Association (MLA) has announced that it is backing the “Guidelines for Investing in Responsible Digital Financial Services.” These guidelines are the creation of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) which is part of the World Bank Group. The MLA represents some of the… Read More

February 11, 2019 @ 5:36 pm By JD Alois  |  

Fintech unicorn and stealth bank TransferWise is dropping their rates even lower. According to an email distributed by the UK based Fintech, fees for transfering currency are going down. Using the process of transferring dollars to euros, TransferWise cited the following example: Transfer USD $700 via bank ACH:… Read More

February 11, 2019 @ 5:14 pm By JD Alois  |  

PhunCoin is a security token being issued by a subsidiary of Phunware (NASDAQ: PHUN). Beyond being a publicly traded security (December 2018), Phunware is an interesting company. Phunware is described as a “fully integrated enterprise software platform for mobile that provides companies the products, solutions,… Read More

February 11, 2019 @ 1:51 pm By JD Alois  |  

There have been innumerable cryptocurrency exchange hacks and failures. A combination of poor security protocols and the lure of digital currency which can be easily laundered has engendered hundreds of millions of dollars in losses. The most recent debacle is the collapse of Canadian crypto… Read More

February 11, 2019 @ 10:25 am By JD Alois  |  

C2A Security, a tech firm providing in-vehicle solutions preventing cyber attacks, has closed on a $6.5 million Series A round. The round was led by Maniv Mobility and ICV with participation from Labs/02 – part of the OurCrowd platform. According to a release, C2A has developed… Read More

February 11, 2019 @ 9:48 am By JD Alois  |  

Elevated Returns (ER) and Securitize claim they will tokenize $1 billion of real estate assets using the Tezos blockchain. Elevated Returns is the company behind the first tokenized real estate offering with the launch of Aspencoin last year. Securitize is a compliance platform for digitizing securities…. Read More

February 11, 2019 @ 8:09 am By JD Alois  |  

Peer to peer lending research firm 4thWay has published a note touting the benefits of investing in P2P loans in contrast to more volatile equity investing. 4thWay says that Brexit induced market volatility should compel investors to consider investing in online loans. 4thWay says it is… Read More

February 11, 2019 @ 7:19 am By JD Alois  |  

LC Lite says it is using blockchain technology to simplify and speed up transactions requiring letters of credit. The platform is being launched by the founders of invoice financing platform Incomlend. According to a release, Incomlend currently processes funding volumes worth approximately $240 million annually… Read More

February 10, 2019 @ 6:47 pm By JD Alois  |  

Baromètre du Crowdfunding en France 2018 Recently the French Crowdfunding Association (Financement Participatif France or FPF) published their annual report on alternative finance in France. The report, produced in partnership with KPMG, is now in its third year and provides an important snapshot of sector growth for online… Read More

February 10, 2019 @ 1:25 pm By JD Alois  |  

In a presentation last Friday (along with a Q&A session), SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce discussed innovation, entrepreneurship, and the SEC’s impact on these important aspects of the economy. Delivered remotely to the University of Missouri School of Law, Peirce talked about balancing investor protection while fostering… Read More

February 10, 2019 @ 11:17 am By JD Alois  |  

Gox Rising Limited, a corporation incorporated in the British Virgin Islands, has scheduled a series of calls to discuss a plant to relaunch  Mt. Gox Exchange. Mt. Gox Exchange, a Bitcoin trading platform that was based in Japan, remains one of the most famous crypto… Read More

February 9, 2019 @ 9:39 am By JD Alois  |  

In a recent email, real estate crowdfunding platform EquityMultiple provided insight into platform operations. Real estate crowdfunding in the US is going through a period of transition as stronger platforms appear to be pulling away from the heard. There have been several, high profile closures… Read More

February 8, 2019 @ 2:05 pm By JD Alois  |  

Blockchain trade association and advocacy group, the Chamber of Digital Commerce, recently partnered with the Blockchain Association of Canada (BAC). As part of the new relationship, the BAC has changed its name to the Chamber of Digital Commerce Canada. Tanya Woods, previously the executive director… Read More

February 8, 2019 @ 11:28 am By JD Alois  |  

Today, via a free live-streamed event, SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce will address an audience at the University of Missouri School of Law. Commissioner Peirce is well-known for her innovation/competition friendly stance when it comes to Fintech and related technology. The discussion entitled, “Protecting the Public While Fostering Innovation… Read More

February 8, 2019 @ 10:35 am By JD Alois  |  

Earlier this week, SEC Commissioner Robert Jackson spoke to Roll Call about the potential for Bitcoin or crypto-based Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs). Jackson said he is of the opinion that someone will eventually satisfy the standards the SEC have established. But he also added the caveat… Read More

February 8, 2019 @ 8:50 am By JD Alois  |  

Andrew Holgate, a co-founder of peer to peer lender Assetz Capital, has launched a Fintech consulting firm. Equitivo is said to be “Europe’s first full-service Fintech consultancy.” In a release, the firm said the consulting firm launches with “a strong UK and European client base.” Equitivo’s services… Read More