Fintech News

AUGUST 21, 2024

PEXX, a fintech startup specialising in stablecoin cross-border payments, has acquired Singapore-based blockchain media platform Chain Debrief. PEXX said that the goal is to provide users with updated information on blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, and regulatory developments, enhancing their decision-making process.

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Finextra

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Building on our commitment to support Web3 developers, Google Cloud today announced the launch of our new Blockchain RPC (Remote Procedure Call) service.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 21, 2024

DBS ’ permissioned blockchain was used to automate payments, ensuring that only approved recipients received the grants once the predefined conditions were fulfilled. This pilot reflects ongoing efforts to integrate blockchain technology into financial processes, aiming for broader use cases in the future.

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Fintech Review

JUNE 25, 2024

Blockchain technology, initially synonymous with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin , has evolved beyond its origins. This article delves into the diverse ways blockchain is reshaping fintech, focusing on smart contracts, cross-border transactions, and enhancing transparency and security.

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Finextra

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Assetera, one of the first regulated capital markets for investing and trading of blockchain-based financial instruments in the EU/EEA, today announced it has selected Polygon Proof-of-Stake (PoS) blockchain to power the blockchain-based platform for compliant secondary market transactions of Real-World Assets (RWAs).

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Finextra

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The Dubai Blockchain Center (DBCC) has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Cardano Foundation, marking a significant step forward in advancing blockchain education and technology adoption across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

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Fintech News

MAY 15, 2024

Payment giant Mastercard has announced the inclusion of five global startups in its Start Path Blockchain and Digital Assets programme. This initiative aims to enhance user experiences and expand the applications of blockchain technology in solving real-world problems.

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The Fintech Times

JULY 15, 2024

It showcases fintech innovation by enabling seamless transactions between blockchain technology and traditional finance. Visa and Wirex explained they are committed to developing projects that integrate blockchain technology with traditional financial systems, ensuring smooth and efficient transactions.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 7, 2024

Ripple , the blockchain and crypto solution provider, is partnering with the Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) Innovation Hub, to accelerate blockchain and digital assets innovation in the UAE. It also plans to provide financial, technical, and business support to developers.

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Finextra

MARCH 25, 2024

Post-trade group Euroclear has acquired a stake in Iznes, a pan-European, blockchain-based network within the asset management market.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 14, 2024

Ripple , the global payments and financial solutions provider, is accelerating blockchain education in the US as its University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) renews its $1.05million partnership with Morgan State University to support blockchain innovators across America’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

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The Fintech Times

OCTOBER 5, 2024

Keabank , a Cyprus-based neobank, has integrated USD payment processing into its global infrastructure, as part of its commitment to blend traditional currency with blockchain solutions. Keabank also unveiled the development of the world’s first synthetic blockchain neobank at the event.

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The Fintech Times

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

As more firms look to enter the blockchain and decentralised space, easy integrations and the ability to develop applications are an absolute must. The partnership with Axelar Foundation propels interoperability into the broader blockchain realm. The Axelar Foundation will broaden blockchain adoption by facilitating RWA.

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Fintech News

AUGUST 12, 2024

DBS has initiated the pilot of the “DBS Treasury Tokens”, a blockchain-based solution designed for next-generation treasury and liquidity management, in collaboration with Ant International. This launch underscores how established financial institutions can utilise blockchain technology to offer advanced, 24/7 banking services.

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Fintech News

MAY 12, 2024

The 12-week XDC Accelerator Programme invites startups to develop solutions using XDC Network’s advanced blockchain technology. Rebecah Dausen “The XDC Accelerator Programme with Tenity will empower startups to transform their blockchain ideas into impactful solutions.

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Finextra

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Boerse Stuttgart says it has tested the settlement of exchange transactions with blockchain-based securities against central bank money - finding that using the technology can reduce settlement times from days to minutes.

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Fintech Finance

OCTOBER 8, 2024

WadzChain Network, a global leader in innovative blockchain technology, announced today the launch of one of the world’s first hybrid blockchains intending to transform global payments for businesses. The blockchain is perfect for diverse businesses and use cases, from small startups to large enterprises.

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Finextra

MAY 16, 2024

Mastercard has welcomed five new firms to its Start Path startup programme specifically for firms in the cryptocurrency and blockchain space.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 15, 2024

Bringing together experts from across the artificial intelligence (AI) space and web3 ecosystem, VAP group has announced the inaugural editions of the Global AI Show and the Global Blockchain Show. The Global Blockchain Show The Global Blockchain Show will showcase the dynamic landscape of blockchain technology.

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The Payments Association

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Blockchains have created a narrative that they are an underlying technology that powers cryptocurrencies that challenge the traditional financial system. However, in reality, blockchain is way more than that, with a […] Read more

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The Fintech Times

MAY 15, 2024

“This partnership underscores our commitment to harnessing innovative blockchain solutions, ensuring Siemens AG remains at the forefront of global financial efficiency and connectivity. The post Standard Chartered Utilises Blockchain for Cross-Border Transactions Between Hong Kong and Singapore appeared first on The Fintech Times.

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The Fintech Times

APRIL 16, 2024

A new coalition uniting blockchain foundations, universities, and NGOs in a commitment to leveraging blockchain technology for social good has been announced. Partnering with Web3 communities, crypto exchange Bybit has unveiled the Blockchain for Good Alliance (BGA). The Blockchain for Good Alliance embodies this journey.

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Finextra

MARCH 18, 2024

African blockchain payment network, Zone, has raised $8.5 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round led by VC firms Flourish Ventures and TLcom Capital.

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Finextra

MAY 29, 2024

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is to help validate bank account details used in international payments to Australia by integrating its NameCheck technology with JPMorgan's blockchain network Liink.

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Finextra

MAY 29, 2024

Commonwealth Bank of Australia is to help validate bank account details used in international payments to Australia by integrating its NameCheck technology with JPMorgan's blockchain network Liink.

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Finextra

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Asset servicer Northern Trust has launched a blockchain-based platform which enables institutional buyers to digitally access carbon credits.

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The Fintech Times

AUGUST 23, 2024

This report identifies three key technologies that have the potential to address some of the most intricate challenges small and medium-sized firms currently face including generative AI, analytical AI, and blockchain. In a 2019 study carried out by PwC , AI is projected to contribute substantially to the UK economy.

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Fintech Finance

AUGUST 14, 2024

Ant International will be able to use the digital form factor to achieve instant, multi-currency treasury and liquidity management on DBS’ permissioned blockchain for their entities across multiple markets. DBS’ permissioned blockchain is Ethereum virtual machine (EVM)-compatible and is integrated with its core payments engine.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 22, 2024

InvoiceMate , a blockchain and AI-powered invoice financing enabler has agreed to support the retail supply chain across the UAE alongside retail technology provider 24SEVEN , as part of a new partnership. “We’re excited to bring InvoiceMate’s game-changing blockchain financing solutions to our retail partners. .

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Payments Dive

JANUARY 15, 2021

Blockchain, however, might hold the key to solving this issue of forgeries by providing a virtual "paper" trail Counterfeiting is an absolutely massive industry, logging in trillions of dollars every year.

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Payments Dive

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Cross-border payments are fraught with difficulties from long paper trails to complicated contracts/ Blockchain has emerged as a possible contender to streamline the process, however, but is it ready to tackle cross-border payments?

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Paystand

JULY 31, 2024

Table of Contents What Are Blockchain Payments? What Payment Methods Does Blockchain Accept? How Do You Transfer Money Using Blockchain? What Are The Risks of Blockchain Payments? Does Blockchain Accept Bank Transfers? Online Blockchain Payments Is Blockchain Right for You?

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Finextra

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Siemens has issued its second digital bond on blockchain rails in support of European Central Bank and Deutsche Bundesbank digital ledger trials.

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Finextra

AUGUST 25, 2024

Singapore's DBS has completed a pilot using blockchain technology for programmable government grant disbursements to businesses.

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Finextra

MAY 29, 2024

PayPal's PYUSD is now available on the Solana blockchain in a move that the company says will make its stablecoin faster and cheaper to use.

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The Fintech Times

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

In a wide-ranging discussion, Heath Behncke, managing director of Holon , shared his insights on how developments in technology, energy efficiency and the role of blockchain is enabling more transparent and trustworthy data management. “The data custodian part of this is really interesting to me,” he said.

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Finextra

MAY 15, 2024

Standard Chartered is the first Euro settlement bank to go live on Partior, the global unified ledger market infrastructure, integrating blockchain innovation directly into the bank’s payment systems

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