January 28, 2022 @ 9:21 am By JD Alois  |  

Yesterday, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the first securities exchange to utilized blockchain technology. BSTX, a joint venture between tZERO and Box Digital Markets, may now trade publicly listed securities while benefitting from blockchain tech. This includes the ability for immediate settlement, transparent… Read More

January 28, 2022 @ 9:08 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Established back in 2017 by Rafal Andzejevski and Maxim Ivanchenko, London-headquartered payments Fintech PayAlly has reportedly acquired an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Supporting the Authorized Payment Institution license currently held by the Fintech company, this new permit… Read More

January 28, 2022 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) has announced its plan to acquire a majority stake of Taulia, a provider of working capital management solutions. As mentioned in the update, the move is aimed at giving firms improved access to liquidity and enhancing their cash flows. The acquisition… Read More

January 27, 2022 @ 10:03 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved BSTX as a national securities exchange thus ushering in an era of a regulated exchange utilizing blockchain technology. The complete SEC filing is available below. BSTX is a joint venture between BOX Digital Markets, LLC and tZERO. … Read More

January 27, 2022 @ 7:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Hazel, the independent Fintech launched in partnership with Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and investment company Ribbit Capital, has announced that it has entered into definitive agreements to “acquire fintech platforms Even and ONE, marking the startup’s emergence from stealth mode.” The transactions, which are set to… Read More

January 27, 2022 @ 6:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Zafin, the SaaS Cloud-native product and pricing platform for banking institutions and credit unions, announced that it has acquired FINCAD, a global firm focused on pricing and risk analytics of financial derivatives and fixed income products. By acquiring FINCAD, Zafin expands its product portfolio and… Read More

January 27, 2022 @ 4:55 pm By JD Alois  |  

Robinhood (NASDAQ:HOOD), a leading digital asset exchange and broker platform, has reported Q4 earnings results which have disappointed the markets. According to the company, the net loss for the quarter was $423 million, or $0.49 per diluted share, compared with net income of $13 million,… Read More

January 27, 2022 @ 4:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On January 25, 2022, the New York State Senate reportedly voted to confirm Adrienne A. Harris as the Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). Adrienne A. Harris stated: “I thank Governor Hochul for my nomination. I thank the New York… Read More

January 27, 2022 @ 4:13 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Fintech infrastructure provider TrueLayer this week added five countries to its open banking platform while increasing their coverage in the Netherlands and Spain to 99 per cent, its vice president and European general manager Joe Morley said in a blog post. TrueLayer’s platform now covers… Read More

January 27, 2022 @ 4:10 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

Fintech firm XREX announced today it has obtained the money services business (MSB) license from the Financial Transactions and Reports Analysis Centre (FINTRAC) under the Canadian government. The license allows the Taipei-based company to extend its crypto-fiat exchange services, which include cross-border payments, remittances, global… Read More

January 27, 2022 @ 12:35 pm By Tony Zerucha  |  

UBS has agreed to buy automated wealth management provide Weathfront for an all-cash price of $1.4 billion, the companies confirmed this week, In a statement, UBS said it will use the acquisition to expand its presence in the United States, including to more affluent investors…. Read More

January 27, 2022 @ 12:32 pm By JD Alois  |  

Earlier this month, Yieldstreet – an investment crowdfunding platform, added a new art equity fund to its list of alternative investment options. Yieldstreet has emerged as a dynamic online investment platform providing smaller investors with options like short-term debt offerings, real estate, supply chain finance,… Read More

January 27, 2022 @ 10:57 am By JD Alois  |  

Representative Patrick McHenry has joined with Representative Tim Ryan demanding that Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen clarify digital asset reporting requirements. McHenry is the ranking member on the House Committee on Financial Services and Ryan is a Democrat. The two are the original co-sponsors… Read More

January 27, 2022 @ 10:01 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) has reportedly decided to backtrack on its initial plans to stop accepting Visa credit cards in the United Kingdom. The digital commerce company had been expected to stop UK consumers from using their Visa-issued credit cards for purchases via its platform, effective… Read More

January 27, 2022 @ 9:39 am By Omar Faridi  |  

  Citi (NYSE: C) has announced its intent to transform its London head offices, home to its UK and EMEA operations. The refurbishment of the Citi Tower in Canary Wharf will create a new workplace for the future, incorporating the latest tech and the “highest… Read More

January 27, 2022 @ 9:15 am By JD Alois  |  

Apple (NASDAQ:APPL), the largest publicly-traded company in the world, is predicted to enable credit card transactions directly via its ubiquitous iPhone. The new feature will challenge all credit card terminal providers like Block/Square (NYSE:SQ) that generate massive amounts of revenue by processing payments via credit… Read More

January 27, 2022 @ 9:00 am By Tony Zerucha  |  

The HBAR Foundation, an organization helping to foster the development of Hedera Hashgraph through the provision of grants and resources to founders and developers, and leading crypto VC Outlier Ventures today announced the upcoming launch of the Hedera Base Camp, an accelerator program for early-stage… Read More

January 27, 2022 @ 9:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Ascend has raised a $30 million Series A round while simultaneously gaining a lending commitment of $250 million to finance insurance premium loans via its platform. The lending is being provided by Hudson Structured Capital Management Ltd. – doing its re/insurance business as HSCM Bermuda… Read More

January 27, 2022 @ 8:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Criminal investigators at the US Internal Revenue Services (IRS) say that virtual currencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) is an industry segment that can be exploited by actors engaging in fraudulent activities. These abusive activities may include actions involving money laundering, market manipulation, and even attempts… Read More

January 27, 2022 @ 8:54 am By JD Alois  |  

Facebook/Meta’s (NASDAQ:FB) digital currency venture Diem will be sold to Silvergate Capital for $200 million, according to WSJ.com. It was previously rumored that the failed cryptocurrency project was on the auction block as Meta threw in the towel on a project that once sought to… Read More