Could Digital Currencies Be a Catalyst for a Financial Disaster?
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
On 14 October 2021, the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England warned of the urgency of regulating cryptocurrencies due to the ‘plausible’ risk of a collapse in the crypto market. Sir Jon Cunliffe warned that the risk of contagion from a cryptocurrency crash was low at present, though that could change in the near future.
Cyberport FinTech Innocon 2021 Takes Place Online on 1 November Showcases Financial Industry and Start-up Co-creation and Deciphers Digital Transformation Needs
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies, IT Innovations
Cyberport FinTech InnoCon 2021 (the Conference) - a spotlight event of the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum (CVCF) - will be staged online on 1 November (Monday). It will meanwhile kick off the sixth Hong Kong FinTech Week.
CoinAgenda Global Gathers Blockchain Leaders for Oct 25-27 Las Vegas Event
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies
Speakers include Bill Barhydt, Founder & CEO of ABRA; Jaime Rogozinski, Founder, WallStreetBets; Ben Goertzel and Grace the Robot, SingularityNET; and Michael Wagner, Co-Founder & CEO of Star Atlas
Elliptic Strengthens Executive Team With Pair of Senior Hires
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Asset Management, Cryptocurrencies, Risk Management
The crypto analytics and compliance business appoints Chief Operating Officer and Chief Product Officer following $60 million Series C funding announcement
CoinSwitch Kuber Appoints Krishna Hegde to Drive Expansion Beyond Crypto
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies, People Moves
CoinSwitch Kuber, India’s largest and most valued crypto platform, has announced the appointment of Krishna Hegde to its leadership team as Senior Vice President – New Initiatives. Hegde will play a pivotal role in integrating crypto with traditional financial products on the platform to make CoinSwitch Kuber India’s preferred investment destination.
Bybit Wins the Most Transparent Exchange at Crypto Expo Dubai 2021
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Trading Systems, Cryptocurrencies
Bybit, one of the world's fastest growing cryptocurrency exchanges, has clinched the "Most Transparent Exchange" award at Crypto Expo Dubai (CED) Awards 2021. The award recognized Bybit for its track record of stellar performance, user feedback, scale and financials.
MEXC Wins Major Award at the Crypto Expo Dubai Conference
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Trading Systems, Trade Finance, Cryptocurrencies
MEXC Global has won the title of the best crypto exchange in Asia at the Crypto Expo Dubai 2021. The event featured some of the biggest brand names in the blockchain industry.
Fintech CEO: Brazil’s Crypto Projections in Line with Global Mainstreaming
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies, Banking
According to Central Bank of Brazil analysts, Brazilians have purchased more than $4B worth of cryptocurrencies so far in 2021 alone. It is expected that the number could reach as high as $8B in 2022. The purchases have not been the result of significant spiking activity, either. Each month since January, purchases have reached more than $350MM, though they reached more than $750MM in the month of May.
3 Largest Cryptocurrencies Account for Almost 70% of All Crypto Market’s Value
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Bitcoins, Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin (BTC) is rapidly nearing a new all-time high, while other major cryptocurrencies are also experiencing substantial increases as a bullish mood surrounds the market after the Tuesday, October 19 launch of a Bitcoin futures exchange-traded funds (ETF).
ESET’s Intelligent Solutions Updated for Greater Online Protection
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies, Cybersecurity, Data Protection
Heading into the festive season, it is more important than ever to ensure that computer and smartphone users are protected from increases in brute force attacks, instances of banking malware, and cryptocurrency threats.
Payment 3.0 Era: HambitPay Upgrades Crypto Payment Interface and Launches Global Partnership Program
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Payments, e-Payments, Cryptocurrencies
Recently, HambitPay, a crypo payment platform from Singapore, announced the launch of its global partnership program.
Money Minx Taps Salt Edge to Offer Customers an Enhanced Open Banking-enabled Investing Experience
- 3 years 3 months ago
- APIs, Open Banking, Investment, Cryptocurrencies, Logistics
Money Minx, a US-based net worth and investments tracking platform, joined forces with Salt Edge, open banking pioneer, to allow their users in the UK, Germany, and Switzerland to connect all bank accounts and monitor investments with ease – all in one place.
Safenetpay is Enhancing its Services for EU/EEA Customers
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Payments, e-Payments, Cryptocurrencies
One stop business payment solution provider, Safenetpay, Financial Supervisory Authority, following the establishment of a Danish subsidiary.
Coventry Building Society and Atos Unveil Programme to Support Digital Transformation
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies, Cloud, Data
Coventry Building Society and Atos today announce the completion of a major upgrade of its digital infrastructure by Atos that will help strengthen the Society’s position as a top 10 UK savings and mortgage provider.
Defi Incubator Dispersion Holdings to Acquire the World’s First Internationally-regulated and Insured Platform for Crypto Trading and Yield Farming
- 3 years 3 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies, Financial
Dispersion, an incubator specialising in decentralised finance ("DeFi"), is pleased to announce the proposed acquisition of Accru Finance Ltd (“Accru”), which plans to launch the first internationally-regulated and insured platform for the trading and yield farming of cryptocurrencies, for a consideration of £8.75m to be satisfied by the issue of 250 million new ordinary shares in Dispersion.
