SatchelPay Partners with AMLYZE for Compliance Assurance and Security Boost
- 5 years 1 month ago
- Security and Compliance, Payments, E-Wallets, Cryptocurrencies
Lithuanian EMI SatchelPay has announced a partnership with AMLYZE, a financial crime prevention platform also based out of Lithuania, aimed at proactively dealing with regulatory compliance and improving the online banking platform’s security. After the Bank of Lithuania moved to resume all of SatchelPay’s services in November of 2019, the fintech firm has shown itself eager to establish a more evolved institutional paradigm, conducive to growth... more
Civic and Coincover Announce the First-of-its-Kind Crypto Wallet With a $1 Million Protection Guarantee
- 5 years 2 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Civic Technologies, a leading innovator in digital wallet solutions, today announced that Civic Wallet is the first and only crypto wallet to offer a $1 million (USD) digital currency guarantee provided by Coincover, the leader in high security, risk prevention and mitigation solutions, insured by Lloyd’s of London underwriters. Civic Wallet is currently in private beta.
Itiviti and Gemini to offer NYFIX connectivity for cryptocurrency customers
- 5 years 2 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Itiviti, a leading technology and service provider to financial institutions worldwide, today announced that Gemini Trust Company, a next generation cryptocurrency exchange and custodian that allows customers to buy, sell, and store digital assets, now enables cryptocurrency holders trade with their counterparties via NYFIX, Itiviti’s world-class FIX-based order routing network.
Cybersecurity enables digitalization of the housing market
- 5 years 2 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
The DIAS platform, built by a Finnish technology startup Tomorrow Tech, and audited by cybersecurity company Nixu, enables digitalization of the housing market in Finland. Currently, up to 96% of the Finnish housing loan market is included in the service.
Blockchain.com Becomes First Major Crypto Platform to Enable Users to Borrow USD with Crypto
- 5 years 3 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Blockchain.com, the leading provider of cryptocurrency products including the most popular crypto wallet, has launched Borrow, a new product offering for users to borrow USD-denominated stablecoins against crypto held in their Blockchain.com Wallet. In doing so, it becomes the first major cryptocurrency platform to offer lending directly to everyday consumers.
Nogle Invests $3m in First Digital Trust
- 5 years 3 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
Hong Kong-based digital asset custody firm First Digital Trust has scored a $3 million investment from Taiwanese venture studio Nogle. Spun out from FS firm Legacy Trust last year, First Digital Trust is aiming to bring the traditional financial services industry into the digital asset sector, providing compliant and transparent custody services. Nogle's investment will support the upcoming launch of an Asian instant settlement network designed... more
OKCoin Appoints Hong Fang CEO
- 5 years 3 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies, People Moves
OKCoin, a leading fiat-focused digital asset exchange with service in 184 countries, announced today that CEO Tim Byun has been appointed as Global Government Relations Officer (GGRO) of OKGroup. The OKCoin Board has appointed the company’s current Chairman, Hong Fang, to the position of CEO, effective March 31, 2020.
Lloyd’s launches new cryptocurrency wallet insurance solution for Coincover
- 5 years 3 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies, Insurance
Lloyd’s has launched a new insurance policy to protect cryptocurrency held in online wallets against theft or other malicious hacks. The first of its kind liability policy, with flexible limits from as little as £1,000, was created by Lloyd’s syndicate Atrium in conjunction with Coincover to protect against losses arising from the theft of cryptocurrency held in online, hot wallets.
Bitfinex & Tether CTO to reveal "The Story of Tether” during an industry-first keynote at the CryptoCompare Digital Asset Summi
- 5 years 3 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies, FinTech StartUps, IT Innovations, Infrastructure
Tether has fuelled the growth of digital assets since it was founded in 2014 and today accounts for over 75% of all Bitcoin trading volume. At London’s CryptoCompare Digital Asset Summit on the 10th of March, Paolo Ardoino, CTO of Bitfinex & Tether, will tell the story of Tether’s inception and success during an exclusive keynote dubbed "The Story of Tether".
bitFlyer launches EU Affiliates program
- 5 years 3 months ago
- Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer has announced the launch of its Affiliates program across Europe, allowing users to generate additional revenue by promoting the bitFlyer platform across owned blogs, websites and social channels.
Mode Unveils Bitcoin Buying App
- 5 years 4 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
London-based fintech firm Mode, advised and backed by Twitter co-founder Biz Stone, has launched its Bitcoin banking mobile iOS app. This will make Bitcoin - the world’s most popular digital asset which many refer to as ‘digital gold’ - accessible to everyone at the touch of a button. The platform is available to users globally, except in the United States of America.
CQG Partners with DVeX to Offer Front-End Platforms to New Cryptocurrency Exchange
- 5 years 4 months ago
- Trading Systems, Cryptocurrencies
CQG, a leading global provider of high-performance technology solutions for traders, brokers, commercial hedgers, and exchanges, today announced the establishment of a partnership with DVeX, a new cryptocurrency exchange built by and for institutional traders. The firms have collaborated to offer CQG front-end platforms to DVeX clients for cutting-edge trading tools and analytics, effective immediately.
Boerse Stuttgart Crypto Trading App Attracts 81,000 Active Users In First Year
- 5 years 4 months ago
- Trading Systems, Cryptocurrencies
Uncomplicated and secure trading in cryptocurrencies on the smartphone: this is possible with BISON, Boerse Stuttgart Group’s crypto app.
World Economic Forum Publishes CBDC Framework
- 5 years 4 months ago
- Cryptocurrencies
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has put together a policy-maker toolkit designed to help central banks investigating the creation of digital currencies. Last week, a Bank for International Settlements survey found that 80% of central banks are engaged in some form of CBDC work, with 10% expecting to issue their own within three years. To help central banks navigating the complexities of the issue, the WEF's toolkit aims to act as a decision guide... more
Uphold Introduces Commission-Free Cryptocurrency Trading, And The World’s Easiest User Interface
- 5 years 4 months ago
- Trading Systems, Cryptocurrencies
Leading digital money platform Uphold today introduces zero-commission trading on cryptocurrencies in a milestone for the industry designed to open up affordable access to one of the world’s most important new asset classes for millions of retail investors.
