PYMNTS

AUGUST 19, 2016

One minute officials are threatening to punish bitcoin operatives and traders, the next minute they are suggesting that citizens can use bitcoin “in areas where such activities are legal.”. Something’s Afoot In Japan For Bitcoin. Japan seems to be overcoming this hurdle by introducing regulations on bitcoin use.

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Bitcoin Digital Currency Blockchain Payment APIs and Integration 44

PYMNTS

MAY 10, 2019

In addition to the blacklist, another solution included establishing an accreditation of firms that would receive a good standing approval via crypto businesses known as the Crypto OTC Roundtable Asia (CORA). “A Hackers have transferred bitcoin worth over $40 million to a number of digital wallets. Firms including DRW Holdings Inc.’s

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Bitcoin Microtransactions Crime Accreditation 40

Fintech News

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

According to DBS , it is the first bank in Asia to offer financial products linked to the value of Bitcoin and Ethereum, the two most prominent cryptocurrencies. The new offerings will be available only to eligible institutional clients and accredited clients of DBS Private Bank and DBS Treasures Private Client.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 7, 2019

This SEC move comes as crypto ETF launches — particularly those focused on bitcoin, arguably the marquee name in digital coins — have had a bumpy road. However, last month, Van Eck Associates abandoned plans for a bitcoin ETF. SEC Chairman Jay Clayton told CNBC last month that “progress is being made” in crypto ETFs coming to market.

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Cryptocurrency Bitcoin Accreditation Regulations 53

Fintech News

JULY 3, 2024

Key aspects of these new guidelines include a clear distinction between retail and accredited investors, with specific financial thresholds for accredited investor status. The planned launch of spot Bitcoin ETFs in Hong Kong by April 2024 signals a growing appetite for crypto products across Asia.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 9, 2024

Cryptocurrencies Market Resurgence The resurgence in cryptocurrency prices and the anticipated halving of Bitcoin in mid-2024 has reignited interest in the potential of distributed ledger technology to reshape the financial landscape. Nonetheless, it is important to recognise that cryptocurrencies still have much to prove in the coming year.

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APACS FinTech Digital Currency Blockchain 112

Finextra

JUNE 5, 2025

For example, a banking authority should confirm which organisations are licensed banks; a healthcare authority should validate healthcare providers; and an education authority should identify accredited institutions. This framework underpins real, verifiable trust. We use cookies to help us to deliver our services.

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Credential Payment APIs and Integration Authorization Issuers 52

PYMNTS

MARCH 5, 2018

After all, the regulatory clime has been getting a bit heated for all things crypto based – and as has been seen elsewhere in the world, such as in South Korea , all sort of stakeholders in the bitcoin/Ethereum/etc. In March, of course, at the G20 summit , France and Germany will bring bitcoin and cryptos to the debate, front and center.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

A new firm is opening a marketplace for accredited investors to trade equity stakes into blockchain startups. BnkToTheFuture has already helped some 45,000 accredited investors from around the world invest more than $200 million.

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CB Insights

MARCH 27, 2018

As with a couple other companies on this list, the coinciding meteoric rise in Bitcoin price likely helped buoy investor interest in all things crypto at the time.). Participation in many ICOs is limited to “accredited investors” that meet certian financial requirements set by the SEC.). riot blockchain (fka bioptix inc.).

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Blockchain Cryptocurrency Bitcoin Accreditation 48

Fintech Labs Insights

FEBRUARY 29, 2016

Thanks to the new venture fund from Finovate Best of Show winner, Hedgeable , the company’s accredited clients will be able to put money to work in the same venture capital markets typically available only to the wealthiest investors. Investors must be accredited , Hedgeable clients in order to participate in the fund.

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Accreditation Due Diligence Credit Union Bitcoin 14

Fintech Labs Insights

MARCH 8, 2016

Tags:Consumers, SMB, accredited investors, equity investing, startups. Tags: Consumers, SMB, security, blockchain, bitcoin, document management. Here are the fintech deals by size from 27 Feb to 4 Mar 2016: iAngels. Equity crowdfunding platform. Latest round: $14 million. Total raised: $16.25 HQ: Tel Aviv, Israel. Source: Crunchbase.

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Underwriting FinTech Accreditation P2P 18

CB Insights

MAY 8, 2018

And, although Google searches for “bitcoin” and “blockchain” have slid, companies are still flush with cash from 2017’s ICO boom, cryptocurrency price run-up, and venture capital investment — and are spending it. In some cases, pre-sales offer discounted tokens to early investors (accredited and unaccredited).

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Blockchain Technology Cryptocurrency Use Case 75

CB Insights

FEBRUARY 8, 2018

Last September, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon took a stab at Bitcoin: “It’s worse than tulip bulbs. We’ll provide the definitions and analogies you need to know for bitcoin, blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and more. Bitcoin transactions can take 30 minutes or up to 16 hours — in extreme cases — to settle.

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Blockchain Bitcoin Correspondent Bank Cryptocurrency 78

PYMNTS

JULY 2, 2018

With that in mind, many startups are limiting their offerings to accredited investors to avoid getting into trouble with the SEC. -based startups dominate the market, Switzerland and other countries are gaining ground as they adopt ICO-friendly policies and the U.S. boosts its regulatory oversight.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

In the last four years, we’ve had the adoption of bitcoin, Samsung and Apple Pay and the explosion of FinTech,” said Jenkins. The rapid adoption of contactless payments in Europe is accredited in part to the over-60s, who like the fact that they can pay without having to put on their reading glasses,” said Jenkins.

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Payment Security Security Payments Online and Mobile Banking 42

Fintech Review

JANUARY 15, 2025

Following the success of its first fund,Fund II plans to capitalize on the teams access to larger deal flow across public and private Bitcoin and Bitcoin-adjacent companies, including public and private equities and special situations. Its still very much early days in this fast-growing sector, said David Foley, Co-Managing Partner.

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Bitcoin Accreditation Adjustments Returns 52

The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

“Digital platforms now lower costs and minimums, opening access to institutional-quality investments for a wider range of accredited investors. “Opportunities to invest in commercial real estate ventures and Bitcoin ETFs are on the table as well as portfolio management and budgeting technology to track financial goals.

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Risk Assessment Accreditation Assessments Financial Inclusion 111

Finovate

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

With markets near all-time highs and Bitcoin teasing the $10,000 mark, investors have become increasingly interested in new opportunities to diversify their investments, reduce risk, and grow their wealth. In addition to expanding our reach more broadly, we also curate opportunities for accredited investors.

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