Fintech

Regulation

Bitcoin, Blockchain and Trump: Where Do We Go From Here?

As US President Donald Trump's administration begins to gather momentum, what lies in store for blockchain and bitcoin regulation?

Markets  ·  10 February 2017
IMF

IMF to Co-Host Blockchain Seminar Next Month

The International Monetary Fund and Dubai’s Ministry of Finance will co-host a FinTech seminar focusing on blockchain and cryptocurrencies next month.

Business  ·  30 January 2017
Europe

Brexit Blues: Why Dublin is Turning Into a Haven for Blockchain

In the wake of Brexit, the Republic of Ireland could become the go-to European hub for FinTech and blockchain companies.

Markets  ·  16 January 2017
Banking

Blockchain’s R-Word (And 3 Other Trends for 2017)

FinTech expert Simon Taylor discusses what he sees as the challenges (and opportunities) ahead for enterprise applications of distributed ledger tech.

Business  ·  13 January 2017
Regulation

2017: The Year Regulators Engage with Blockchain

Chuck Thompson argues that the coming year will see distributed ledger tech arrive more broadly on the regulatory radar than it has before.

Policy & regulation  ·  18 December 2016
Banking

Deutsche Bank’s 5 Lessons Learned From DLT in 2016

Deutsche Bank experts discuss what they've learned while exploring blockchain over the last year, as well as their outlook for 2017 and beyond.

Business  ·  14 December 2016
Regulation

27 Financial Firms Form Korean Blockchain Consortium

A new blockchain consortium has been formed in South Korea, with both established finance firms and technology startups on its membership roster.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 December 2016
Fintech

The King of Swamp Castle

In this opinion piece, Freemit CEO John Biggs casts a critical eye on the current state of the FinTech industry today.

Markets  ·  12 June 2016
Regulation

Abu Dhabi Regulators Seek Blockchain Startups for FinTech Sandbox

Abu Dhabi's newest financial free zone is seeking to promote the development of blockchain startups, according to a new proposal.

Policy & regulation  ·  1 June 2016
Banking

Barclays Blockchain Veteran Departs Bank for FinTech Consultancy

One of Barclays’ leading blockchain experts has revealed he will be departing the UK banking giant to join a FinTech consultancy called 11:FS.

Business  ·  1 June 2016
Ethereum

Ethereum: A Valuable FinTech Sandbox

Daniel Cawrey looks at how Ethereum's potential in blockchain experimentation will help bring about a new digital asset-based economic paradigm.

Markets  ·  6 May 2016
Banking

Why US FinTech is a Joke

In this opinion piece, Freemit CEO John Biggs takes aim at what he argues are out-of-touch big banks and timid FinTech investors.

Markets  ·  24 April 2016
Payments

The ‘Unsexy’ Way Earthport is Using Shared Ledgers for ‘Blockchain’ Efficiencies

Earthport discusses how it is achieving the efficiencies many associate with "blockchain" without using a digital asset or alternative currency.

Markets  ·  6 April 2016
Banking

Why Financial Incumbents Need to Be Brave on Blockhain

Markit VP and blockchain leader Jeffrey Billingham examines the challenge of building a long-term framework for the technology in financial services.

Business  ·  3 April 2016
Fintech

Forget How Blockchain Works, Talk About What It Does

CoinDesk contributor Martin Hagelstrom talks about the word 'blockchain' and what the impact of this word means for the industry.

Markets  ·  2 April 2016