Tagged: netherlands

July 18, 2019 @ 8:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Alternative finance surpassed € 1 billion in 2018 in the Netherlands as sector growth continues, according to a report from Stichting MKB Financiering. Ronald Kleverlaan, a representative from Stichting and note alternative finance expert, commented on the report: “The Dutch Alternative Finance market has reached… Read More

July 4, 2019 @ 2:18 am By Cali Haan  |  

The Dutch Finance Ministry and Ministry of Justice have vowed to regulate cryptocurrencies as part of the Netherland’s comprehensive new plan to combat money-laundering in the region. “Our goal is to guarantee an honest and safe financial system,” co-authors Minister of Finance Wopke Hoekstra and Minister… Read More

June 10, 2019 @ 12:27 pm By JD Alois  |  

The 3rd European Alternative Finance Research Conference is scheduled to take place this October. In advance of the event, organizers have issued a call for academic papers on Fintech/alternative finance. The conference is organised by the European Centre for Alternative Finance (ECAF) based at Utrecht… Read More

June 7, 2019 @ 3:41 pm By Cali Haan  |  

Lawyers for Dutch billionaire and media tycoon John De Mol filed a lawsuit against Facebook this week claiming the platform allowed his image to be used without permission to promote cryptocurrencies, Reuters reports. De Mol’s lawyers also claimed that, even after Facebook was informed of the… Read More

June 6, 2019 @ 10:00 pm By Cali Haan  |  

Following the forced closure last week of Bestmixer.io, another cryptocurrency mixing service, Bitcoin Blender, has voluntarily left the fray, Bleeping Computer reports. The service reportedly shut down quickly this week after posting a short announcement on its Tor-hosted website ordering customers to withdraw their funds…. Read More

June 5, 2019 @ 9:13 am By JD Alois  |  

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) have signed a formal agreement to work more closely together as financial services firms look to maintain a foothold in continental Europe. The FCA states that since the UK announced its… Read More

May 22, 2019 @ 7:22 am By Cali Haan  |  

A 33-year-old man in the central-Netherlands city of Apeldoorn has been arrested for allegedly using a fake cryptocurrency mining scheme to defraud 100 investors out of €100 million ($112 million USD), de Gederlander reports. Officers from The Tax Information and Investigation Service of the tax authorities (FIOD)… Read More

May 4, 2019 @ 2:49 pm By Cali Haan  |  

De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB), the Dutch central bank, has “developed and evaluated four prototypes based on distributed ledger technology (DLT) over the past three years,” but results are underwhelming so far, The Banker reports. This conclusion was provided by Petra Hielkema, director of payments and… Read More

April 19, 2019 @ 2:13 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Dutch private equity firm NPM Capital announced on Thursday it has acquired 35% stake in fintech startup Ohpen. Founded in 2009, Open revealed that its mission is to develop the “best” core banking engine in the world. “Built by former bankers to administer retail investment and… Read More

April 16, 2019 @ 8:10 am By JD Alois  |  

The European Centre for Alternative Finance (ECAF) based at Utrecht University School of Economics, has announced the 3rd European Alternative Finance Research Conference scheduled to take place in October in the Netherlands. ECAF said this year’s keynote speaker is Armin Schwienbacher (SKEMA Business School), an… Read More

April 8, 2019 @ 6:49 am By JD Alois  |  

Digital money transfer Fintech Azimo has secured a license from the Dutch Central Bank (De Nederlandsche Bank) to operate its services in the Netherlands, according to a release from the firm. Azimo said its headquarters will remain in London and its engineering and operations in… Read More

March 20, 2019 @ 7:30 am By JD Alois  |  

Caspian, a crypto trading platform for professional traders and investors, has integrated its platform with Deribit, a crypto options and futures exchange, according to a release from the firm. Via its API, Caspian now claims to be the first institutional platform to offer both options… Read More

March 20, 2019 @ 6:38 am By Cali Haan  |  

A young hacker from Holland who used Mirai IoT malware to command botnet attacks against Yahoo, the BBC, e-commerce firm Zalando, crypto-trading platforms and gambling sites has been spared additional jail time for his crimes, ZDNet reports. Prosecutors alleged that, in some cases, the hacker… Read More

February 20, 2019 @ 1:44 am By Cali Haan  |  

Europol, Interpol and the Basel Institute on Governance will host the 3rd annual Global Conference on Criminal Finances and Cryptocurrencies in the Hague, Netherlands, March 6th and 7th. This year’s conference will be distinct from previous ones, says Europol, in that focus will be placed on… Read More

February 6, 2019 @ 8:38 am By JD Alois  |  

Just about every financial regulator has had their say about cryptocurrency and a recommended regulatory approach. While some have drawn a line in the sand, others continue to evaluate before crafting bright-line rules. Understandably, it has taken some time for policymakers to get up to… Read More

February 4, 2019 @ 7:35 am By JD Alois  |  

Online business finance marketplace Funding Options has launched in the Netherlands. The expansion by Funding Options is being done in partnership with ING Bank and is the company’s first foray outside the United Kingdom. Funding Options will now service the Netherlands’ 1.8 million SMEs gain access to finance alternatives…. Read More

December 28, 2018 @ 11:33 am By JD Alois  |  

Netherlands based crypto firm Libereum has acquired the Spanish football club Elche CF, according to a note from the company. Libereum said the purchase was conditioned on a bank guarantee of € 4.3 million as a 1st downpayment.  Libereum believes there is the potential for Elche CF to return to… Read More

December 12, 2018 @ 10:34 pm By Cali Haan  |  

A bill is now moving through the Dutch House of Representatives which, if passed, will require all cryptocurrency sellers to be licensed, De Telegraaf reports. Proponents reportedly believe the bill will help counter the use of cryptocurrencies for money laundering and terrorist finance. Licensing will… Read More

December 11, 2018 @ 8:27 am By JD Alois  |  

Sweden based FundedByMe has expanded into the Netherlands. The company is opening a new office and has hired Mikael Royson to manage the operations. FundedByMe says the expansion is part of a broader strategy of boosting its position in the European marketplace. Kristin Svärd, Head… Read More

November 27, 2018 @ 9:23 am By JD Alois  |  

Online lender October (formerly Lendix) has launched in the Netherlands. Alongside this expansion, the Paris based October is providing SME financing in France, Spain, and Italy. According to a note from October, SMEs may apply for loans ranging from €30,000 and up to €3.5 million. The marketplace… Read More