Fintech

Regulation

New York Finance Watchdog ‘Fiercely Opposes’ Sandboxes for Fintech Firms

The chief of New York's financial regulatory body said Tuesday that the agency is "fiercely opposed" to regulatory sandboxes for fintech firms

Policy & regulation  ·  3 August 2018
Regulation

Korea Telecom Announces Blockchain For Network Security

South Korean telecom provider KT unveiled a new system based on a blockchain security-focused network.

Policy & regulation  ·  21 March 2018
Regulation

Blockchain and the Rise of Transaction Technology

Governments are centers of trust – so why would they make the leap to blockchains as a way to extend that already vital service?

Business  ·  14 January 2018
Regulation

Mexican Lawmakers Advance Bill to Regulate Bitcoin, Fintech Firms

The upper chamber of Mexico's national legislature has approved a bill that would bring bitcoin exchanges under the oversight of the central bank.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 December 2017
Central Bank

Iranian Central Banker: ‘Risky’ Bitcoin Requires Review

A deputy director from the Central Bank of Iran is reviewing the country's cryptocurrency policy amid a wider fintech push.

Policy & regulation  ·  14 November 2017
Cryptocurrency

10 Reasons Why Central Banks Will Miss the Cryptocurrency Renaissance

A former central banker outlines 10 reasons why he believes his former employer (and other banks like it) will fail to adapt to cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  19 August 2017
Regulation

Indian Securities Regulator Reveals Plans to Study Blockchain

India's securities markets watchdog has announced that it will explore blockchain for potential applications to its regulatory oversight processes.

Policy & regulation  ·  3 August 2017
Ethereum

Marketplace Lender Blackmoon to Launch Ethereum Token Management Platform

Russian fintech firm Blackmoon is launching an ethereum platform for managing tokenized funds.

Business  ·  1 August 2017
Regulation

US House Committee to Hold Virtual Currency Hearing

The US House of Representatives Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing on virtual currencies this week.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 June 2017
Bitcoin

Banks Offering Cryptocurrency Services? A New Reality Is Arriving

Skandiabanken customers can now link bitcoin holdings to bank accounts, a signal cryptocurrency is finding its place in the broader fintech arena.

Policy & regulation  ·  22 May 2017
Regulation

Mauritius: The Tropical Paradise Looking to Become a Blockchain Hub

Mauritius is luring blockchain innovators with its friendly regulatory environment and connections to countries with large unbanked populations.

Policy & regulation  ·  7 May 2017
Banking

‘Nowhere Near the Web’? Blockchain Adoption Sees Debate at MIT Event

At an MIT event this weekend, blockchain experts spoke out on the state of the tech and the obstacles that lie in the path of mainstream adoption.

Business  ·  25 April 2017
Regulation

Philly Fed President Praises Blockchain’s Authentication Abilities

The Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia became the latest arm of the US central bank to discuss the impact of blockchain this week.

Markets  ·  5 April 2017
Blockchain Technology

The Trouble With Fintech (Or Why ‘Now’ is the Time for DLT)

A critical look at the reasons behind the change in dialogue surrounding blockchain and distributed ledger tech.

Markets  ·  5 March 2017
Japan

Bank of Japan Official: DAO-Style Problems Could Dampen DLT

An official from Japan’s central bank invoked failed ethereum-based project The DAO in a speech yesterday.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 March 2017