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September 23, 2024 @ 6:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

CI recently caught up with Tyler Adams, CEO and Co-founder of COZ, a software firm in the blockchain sector providing various products to s support Web3 development. In addition to his efforts to combat counterfeiting, Tyler is part of the lobbying group Stand With Crypto,… Read More

September 20, 2024 @ 9:02 am By JD Alois  |  

Multiple reports have claimed that Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) has been talking to JP Morgan (NYSE:JPM), the largest bank in the US, to step in and takeover the popular Apple Card from current partner Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS). Apple partnered with Goldman to launch the Apple Card, which… Read More

September 19, 2024 @ 11:28 am By JD Alois  |  

Last week at the Digital Commonwealth’s Mansion House Summit Series, Tom Kiddle, co-founder of Palisade – a digital asset custody firm, spoke about his opinion on MiCA. Palisade is a regulated firm based in France. The European Union has approved MiCA, or Markets in Crypto Assets regulation. MiCA aims… Read More

September 18, 2024 @ 10:49 am By JD Alois  |  

Fintech supporter Congressman Tom Emmer has sent a letter to the Chair of the SEC, Gary Gensler, asking the Commission to clarify the “regulatory classification of digital asset airdrops.” The Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Patrick McHenry, has also added his support to the… Read More

September 17, 2024 @ 2:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Neil Chandler, CEO of Aion Bank, recently shared his opinions with CI on the evolution of Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) and why he believes we are primed for BaaS 2.0. Change is afoot in the embedded banking space – BaaS is transitioning from its former status as… Read More

September 16, 2024 @ 6:10 pm By JD Alois  |  

Earlier today, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued an Administrative Order punishing the FlyFish Club (FFC) for allegedly issuing “crypto asset securities.” The FlyFish Club is a private dining venue that offers memberships similar to country clubs. Unfortunately, FFC upset the Commission by issuing… Read More

September 16, 2024 @ 5:16 pm By JD Alois  |  

Republic Europe, formerly Seedrs, posted its group accounts on Companies House last week. The online investment platform reported a larger loss for 2023 than for 2022. Republic (Open Deal), based in the US, is one of the largest investment crowdfunding platforms in the world. In… Read More

September 16, 2024 @ 12:13 pm By JD Alois  |  

As previously reported, Financement Participatif France (FPF), the French crowdfunding association, and France Fintech merged in June of this year. Last month, EuroCrowd, the pan-European advocacy group for online capital formation, posted an Op-Ed questioning the impact of this move on the emerging securities crowdfunding industry. EuroCrowd has long… Read More

September 16, 2024 @ 9:02 am By JD Alois  |  

For years, OurCrowd has consistently ranked as a top venture capital fund in Israel. In a recent report issued by KPMG, OurCrowd was once again highlighted as the most active large VC in Israel during the first half of 2024. OurCrowd is an online investment… Read More

September 14, 2024 @ 12:45 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, Mubadala, has taken its first stake in London-based Fintech company Revolut, participating in a share sale that valued the firm at $45 billion. Revolut is one of the largest crowdfunding success stories. During its early days, the company raised money… Read More

September 13, 2024 @ 8:24 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mintos has officially completed its European rollout. Mintos recently noted that they are pleased to announce that they have now officially launched across the entire European continent. According to Mintos, this marks a major milestone in their expansion journey, giving investors access “to their comprehensive… Read More

September 13, 2024 @ 8:11 am By JD Alois  |  

Not so long ago, Goldman Sachs (NYSE:GS) had huge ambitions in the consumer finance space enabled by Fintech. The theory expected that Goldman could lever its deep expertise in financial services to serve the masses by creating a tech stack to power consumer financial transactions…. Read More

September 12, 2024 @ 3:57 pm By JD Alois  |  

Digital asset innovation has meandered in the US primarily due to the byzantine regulatory ecosystem which is based on rules established before crypto was even a thing. Today, Representative John Rose of Tennessee has introduced new legislation into Congress that aims to chart a path… Read More

September 12, 2024 @ 11:02 am By JD Alois  |  

eToro USA will halt nearly all crypto trading activity following an agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The settlement also requires eToro to pay a $1.5 million fine. eToro has agreed to the settlement without admitting or denying the allegations. Going forward, eToro… Read More

September 10, 2024 @ 4:18 pm By JD Alois  |  

Following Vice President Kamala Harris’s proposal to boost the startup deduction if elected President, the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) posted its feedback on the policy. Harris has recently highlighted her vision of fostering an economy of opportunity. While details are few, the startup… Read More

September 9, 2024 @ 8:50 am By JD Alois  |  

Darren Westlake, co-founder of one of the largest securities crowdfunding platforms in Europe, Crowdcube, has joined a new startup. According to a report by CityAM, Westlake is shifting gears away from Fintech and into the world of music. Westlake exited Crowdcube in early 2023 after… Read More

September 8, 2024 @ 7:29 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

    Many hardworking employees are finding themselves trapped in the cycle of high-interest loans, forcing them to deplete their savings or retirement funds and compromise their long-term financial security. When customers were asked by Kashable, a provider of “socially responsible” credit and financial wellness… Read More

September 6, 2024 @ 12:17 pm By JD Alois  |  

Republic, a global online investment ecosystem, is boosting its offerings once again by offering the ability to invest in films. While many platforms have periodically listed securities tied to the movie and video industry, it seems that Republic is taking a more dedicated approach to… Read More

September 5, 2024 @ 8:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

Last week, OpenSea, a popular NFT [non-fungible token] marketplace, revealed that it had received a Wells Notice from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The missive indicates a good probability of a forthcoming enforcement action against the firm. While NFTs are largely aligned with digital… Read More

September 5, 2024 @ 10:48 am By JD Alois  |  

In September 2023, Mario Draghi, previously the head of the European Central Bank (ECB), was asked by Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the Commission, to devise a plan to boost economic growth and competitiveness in the European Union. Yesterday, Draghi delivered an address to the European Parliament that… Read More