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MAY 19, 2020

has been named general counsel to the Libra Association , a Geneva-based group founded by Facebook to launch the social media company’s digital currency, the organization announced Tuesday (May 19). Before his roles in Treasury, Werner was an attorney advisor in the Justice Department’s Office of Legal Counsel, Libra said.

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Finextra

JUNE 8, 2025

As BlackRock, PayPal, Visa, and JP Morgan build their own digital currency infrastructure, it’s becoming clear that the future of finance won’t be built in opposition to the system - it will be built by absorbing it. The real contest is not between crypto and fiat,” said a former BIS advisor. Circle’s IPO was not an endpoint.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

Treasury Department is researching use cases for a central bank digital currency (CBDC), as well as drafting regulatory proposals for private stablecoins, U.K. Regulators are slow, and there’s a reason we’re slow,” she said, speaking at CoinDesk ’s Bitcoin for Advisors event. “We

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APRIL 2, 2020

CoinMarketCap, which is a source for digital currency prices and exchange trading volume, will be kept operating as an independent business entity. Brandon Chez, founder of CoinMarketCap, is stepping down as CEO but will stay as an advisor.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 21, 2021

Former Ripple advisor and Treasury Department official Michael Barr is anticipated to head the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) under President Joe Biden. Plus, the chief of the CFPB stepped down at Biden’s request. Biden Expected To Name Professor Michael Barr To Head OCC. Biden’s Treasury Pick Yellen Leary Of Crypto.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Denis Pitcher, chief FinTech advisor to the Premier of Bermuda, told CoinDesk on Sunday (Feb. 2) that he is planning to introduce a platform that will let the island’s residents pay for government services using digital currency. He thinks that having a digital currency plan could be the way to start. .

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Fintech News

JANUARY 21, 2025

This virtual financial advisor provides tailored investment guidance and portfolio management 24/7. Transforming Payments with CBDCs Singapores proactive exploration of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) underscores its commitment to financial innovation and inclusion. Paxos adds further momentum to stablecoin adoption.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 30, 2018

As of now, he is reportedly an advisor to music platform Zya and part of Virtual Visions ’ board. In other news, NXMH has acquired the Bitstamp digital currency trading platform in a deal with undisclosed terms, The Next Web reported. At the same time, the outlet reported that NXMH has 80 percent ownership of the company.

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CB Insights

JULY 17, 2019

The chairman of the House Financial Services Committee has drafted legislation which aims to prevent large technology companies like Facebook from issuing digital currencies or acting as financial institutions. Want the full post? Become a CB Insights customer. If you’re already a customer, log in here.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 30, 2020

Broker Bitcoin Suisse will accept the payments through a tablet computer that converts the popular digital currency into francs, then transfers the funds to the municipal government. Mayor Romy Biner-Hauser confirmed that her residents can now pay for an array of traditional government services using bitcoin.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Colas sees the inclination to use credit cards to purchase the volatile digital currency asset as “a cautious note.”. Overall, Bitcoin holds a solid lead in Google searches for digital currencies. This is it.”. But, not everyone is convinced.

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PYMNTS

JUNE 1, 2020

Kathryn Haun said cash is on its way out in the same way books and music have gone digital. Haun’s prediction is not surprising given the company’s effort to raise $450 million for Libra, a blockchain digital currency proposed by Facebook. There will be other entrants in this category,” Haun told the news service.

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PYMNTS

DECEMBER 10, 2018

UNICEF Innovation Principal Advisor Chris Fabian said in an announcement , “Blockchain technology is still at an early stage – and there is a great deal of experimentation, failure, and learning ahead of us as we see how, and where, we can use this technology to create a better world.”. percent as of the writing of the report. as of 6:40 p.m.

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Payments Source

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Love or hate Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, Ric Edelman says advisors still must prepare to help clients invest in a "cashless future.".

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 28, 2016

Even after years of effort and hundreds of millions in VC capital invested, digital currency continues to have one major weakness: The world of bitcoin is desolate. Andy Schmidt, principal executive advisor at CEB, said there is potential here.

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OCTOBER 18, 2018

. “We believe that with these guidelines, we’ll be able to establish a basis for discussion between banks and innovative startups, making the dialogue simpler and facilitating the opening of accounts,” said SBA Strategic Advisor Adrian Schatzmann in a statement last month.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2020

Rob Sluymer , technical strategist at Fundstrat Global Advisors LLC, said it was likely that the value could go even higher. The volatility of cryptocurrency like bitcoin has long been a target of derision or skepticism — but that seems to be changing as high-profile financial institutions like J.P.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 19, 2018

Last Thursday Bitcoin Cash — the fourth-largest digital currency being exchanged — hard-forked into two separate coins. And bitcoin may still have quite a bit of falling to do, Rob Sluymer, technical analyst at Fundstrat Global Advisors, said in a research note.

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Fintech Finance

MAY 7, 2024

Fime’s improved flexibility and reach enables more innovation in testing and increased agility to respond to rapidly evolving trends like open banking, instant payments, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), digital wallets, open payments and digital identity.

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Finovate

MAY 16, 2024

Karl Alomar, Managing Partner at M13 In his quick fire keynote session at 3:35 pm on Tuesday titled, Major Banks Are Making Serious Plays In The Crypto & Digital Currencies Space – Why? Alomar will consider the shortcomings of traditional currencies and will take a look at the rise of digital currencies, including CBDCs.

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Faster Payments Council

MARCH 15, 2023

Speakers: Craig Ramsey, ACI Worldwide; Stephanie Miracle, Federal Reserve Bank of Boston; Charles Harkness, Corporate One FCU; Andrew Gómez, Lipis Advisors 6:00pm-9:00pmCT: Evening Reception at No Other Pub, sponsored by Juniper Payments - A PSCU Company and Ripple Join us for a fun-filled networking event with fellow FPC Members.

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Fintech News

MAY 22, 2024

Arctic Intelligence is trusted by a wide range of financial services organizations, from SMEs to multinational corporations, across various industry sectors including banking, insurance, credit unions, foreign exchange (FX), money remittance, digital currencies, wealth and asset management, and gaming.

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PYMNTS

JULY 11, 2018

Digital currency investor Li Xiaolai has reportedly resigned from the position of managing partner at the Hangzhou Xiong’An Blockchain Fund, CoinDesk reported. A paper by the Bank of Finland asserted that “the concept of a digital currency is a fallacy,” CoinDesk reported.

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CoinRemitter

AUGUST 29, 2024

Its Gas Station feature lowers transaction fees on digital currencies Ethereum, BNB, USDT-ERC20, and USDT-TRC20. Disclaimer: We are not financial advisors. Consult with your financial advisor before adopting crypto payment options in your business. While other crypto payment platforms charge 0.5-3%

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Finovate

APRIL 5, 2024

Also participating in the funding were VC firms Digital Currency Group, Verod-Kepple Africa Ventures, and Alter Global. Zone’s technology digitizes fiat payments and enables the transition to digital currencies. Offers digital banking services including a receivables-based loan product.

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The Fintech Times

JANUARY 25, 2024

The new suite o f end-to-end digital solutions helps firms to adopt and drive value from digital assets and digital currencies. the asset-backed public reporting company that addresses the volatility of the crypto market, appoints Jay Derenthal as strategy advisor to the CEO. Unicoin Inc.,

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 16, 2024

Furthermore, a closer look will be taken at digital assets, including stablecoins, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and tokenised deposits, focusing specifically on interoperability and regulations.

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PYMNTS

MAY 4, 2016

For a fee of $500 a week paid in WebMoney, a digital currency widely used by cybercriminals, Kuzmin rented the Gozi ‘executable,’ the file that could be used to infect victims with Gozi malware, to other criminals.”.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 3, 2024

Additionally, the event will explore evolving consumer behaviors and their impact on digital banking solutions. Confirmed speakers in 2024 include Ryosuke Ushida, chief fintech officer of the Financial Services Agency of Japan; Angela Ang, senior policy advisor of TRM Labs; and Antoni Zolciak, CMO and co-founder of Aleph Zero.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 15, 2024

Introducing Project Nemo The announcements continued later in the day, as Joanne Dewar, founder, NED and advisor sat down with Chris Skinner, author and commentator, to discuss how Project Nemo , which launched on the day, plans to promote accessible, inclusive and equitable workplaces for everyone.

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Fintech News

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Endowus Endowus illustration, Source: Endowus Founded in 2017, Endowus is a leading independent digital wealth platform in Asia, licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission of Hong Kong and the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS).

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PYMNTS

JULY 18, 2018

BlackRock’s willingness to look into the blockchain and digital currencies does carry some weight: The firm is the largest asset manager in the world. To that end, the firm has formed a working group to study the technology, and BlackRock Chief Executive Larry Fink remarked that the firm is “a big student of blockchain.”.

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Faster Payments Council

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

The panel will discuss issues such as security, governance, and interoperability as well as concerns that the U.S. market needs to keep in mind when creating directories.

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PYMNTS

MAY 19, 2017

Stock Brokers: Never really beloved, but somewhat tolerated by the investing masses amid commissions that come whether you are buying or selling, could stock brokers face an existential threat due to robo-advisors? Even for the people who want it for ill-gotten gains.

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Payment Savvy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Furthermore, robo-advisors adopt a cheaper and more convenient attitude toward getting investment advice from a financial advisor in person. Digital Money and Cryptocurrencies Digital money is one aspect where the innovation from cryptocurrencies has been presented.

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Fintech Labs Insights

NOVEMBER 2, 2015

Digital Currency Group. Crypto-currency incubator & investor. Tags: Investing, advisors, social network, mobile, wealth management, mutual fund. Blockchain-based remittance app. Latest round: $10,000 Prize. Total raised: Unknown. Source: Coindesk. Latest round: Undisclosed. Total raised: Unknown. HQ: New York City.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 6, 2016

Shortly after launching in April, the Keza app shut down , and this was on the heels of $357,000 in funding from Digital Currency Group and Jason Calacanis of HOF Capital. The Keza app which allows bitcoin users to invest in mainstream U.S. stocks, has been acquired by Satoshi Citadel Industries (SCI), and the app has been relaunched.

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