Business 20 August 2019

With 2,000 applications, Israel fintech regulator eyes licensing changes

The Israeli Capital Market Authority is seeking to make changes to its licensing regime in order to encourage competition and grow the country’s fintech industry.

Business 17 July 2019

IMF: Regular money could soon be replaced by digital currencies

The IMF report said traditional money would face “tough competition and could even be surpassed” by cryptocurrencies.

Business 14 June 2019

Philippine payments firm Cebuana Lhuillier acquires stake in fintech startup

The Filipino payment services company has secured a stake in Satoshi Citadel Industries Ventures Ltd., a blockchain startup backed by Kakao.

Business 31 May 2019

SEC, crypto insiders sit down to discuss digital assets

The crypto space has become increasingly frustrated by what seems like an apparent lack of sincerity on the part of the SEC to help provide regulations.

Business 8 May 2019

Monetary Authority of Singapore mulls new virtual bank licensing scheme

Singapore’s de facto central bank is reportedly weighing up a scheme that would allow digital-only banks to obtain a license in the country.

Business 29 April 2019

Austria’s minister of finance wants a fintech regulatory sandbox

Austria’s minister of finance, Hartwig Loeger, wants a sandbox for fintech business models to be tested in.

Business 7 March 2019

Spend your Bitcoin SV directly in shops with Zeux

Bitcoin SV is taking yet another step closer to make its goal of becoming an electronic cash system a reality, and it's all thanks to "forward thinking" fintech platform Zeux.

Business 5 March 2019

Digital banking startup Revolut denies money laundering claims

U.K digital banking startup Revolut has refuted claims that it abandoned its anti-money laundering protocols and possibly processed illegal payments. They say it’s just a big misunderstanding.

Business 4 March 2019

Swiss fintech sector rapidly growing

Switzerland might not be the biggest country, but when it comes to fintech, they are punching above their weight.

Business 4 January 2019

China central bank warns of ‘declining relevance’ for cash in digital payments boom

The central bank of China has warned of the declining relevance of cash, amidst a surge in the adoption of digital payment systems.

Business 20 December 2018

US bankers up in arms over Robinhood’s checking, savings products

Representatives of two of America’s leading bodies for the banking industry have hit out at Robinhood Financial over their checking and savings accounts, which claim to offer an alternative to mainstream bank accounts.

Business 14 December 2018

Startup Revolut gains European banking license

UK-based fintech firm Revolut has been awarded a banking license in Lithuania, giving the firm access to provide current accounts and loan services across the EU from 2019.