Fintech News

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

This collaboration integrates Elliptic’s blockchain analytics into Sumsub’s platform, providing clients with enhanced tools to screen cryptocurrency wallets, identify fraudulent activity, and assess risk in transactions. The need for such solutions is critical as blockchain-related crime continues to rise.

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Finovate

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

The partnership will enable users of Ingenico’s platform globally to accept payments in cryptocurrency. ” The partnership between Fenergo and Boerse Stuttgart Digital will speed the onboarding of banks, brokers, and asset managers ready to launch their own cryptocurrency and digital asset offerings. .

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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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Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In this exclusive Fintech Review interview, Adam Swartzbaugh, CEO of Almond FinTech , discusses transformative cross-border payment technology. Almond’s blockchain-driven Settlement Optimization Engine (SOE) addresses critical speed, transparency, and cost challenges in cross-border payments. Let’s dive in.

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The Fintech Times

MAY 30, 2025

Valued at $28.93billion in 2024 and set to hit $49.18billion in 2025, according to The Business Research Company , the blockchain market is thriving. While this growth is in part due to the success of the crypto industry, the blockchain industry is not dependent on crypto. Blockchain has not experienced the same rapid growth.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Bitbank , the crypto assets exchange, has officially launched Bitbank Ventures , a new investment firm focusing on projects within the crypto and blockchain space. Bitbank Ventures will consider investing in any blockchain -related projects, ranging from pre-seed to series A.

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The Payments Association

JANUARY 21, 2025

Payments Report 2024 As the global payments ecosystem undergoes a period of rapid transformation, the Payments Report 2024 serves as an essential resource for industry leaders navigating shifting trends, emerging technologies, and dynamic consumer behaviour.

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Fintech Review

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In recent years, much has been said about the blockchain technology potential in transforming various industries, especially the financial sector. But as time progresses and the initial hype fades, the question remains: Can blockchain technology still bring a revolution to financial services?

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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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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Lunu Pay , a leader in Web3 payment solutions, is excited to announce its collaboration with Ingenico , a global innovator in payment acceptance and services, to bring cryptocurrency payments to physical retail stores.

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Finextra

JUNE 6, 2025

PayPal’s BNPL solution, Pay in 4, incorporates sophisticated fraud prevention technology and machine learning models to assess creditworthiness quickly. There are also further potential technology driven benefits that may not be immediately obvious. Further the global market is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 10.2%

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Clearly Payments

MARCH 11, 2024

In recent years, the rise of cryptocurrency has redefined traditional notions of currency and payment systems worldwide. Canada, known for its somewhat progressive stance towards financial innovation, has been aware and monitoring this transformative technology. This means capital gains taxes apply when you sell crypto for a profit.

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Clearly Payments

JANUARY 4, 2024

Since 2009, the financial landscape has been undergoing a transformation with the emergence of cryptocurrencies. As digital currencies grow in popularity , merchants around the world are exploring the potential benefits of accepting payments in cryptocurrency.

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Wharton Fintech

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Bridging the Gap: A Collaborative Approach to Blockchain & Crypto Partnerships with Shayaan Khanna at Mastercard As recently as 2022, it seemed as though blockchain and cryptocurrency companies were about to reshape large swathes of the global financial sector right away.

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Tearsheet

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

Several years ago, we began testing cryptocurrency transfers to better understand the technology as it relates to payments and immediately saw the value it could provide, says May Zabaneh, VP of Product at PayPal. That’s when we realized that we wanted to bring this incredibly promising technology to our users, she shares.

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Fintech Finance

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Serenity , a tech and blockchain solution provider, and IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST), a global leader in payment and connectivity solutions, announced the launch of sAxess , a biometric security card to improve data access control, security, and recovery.

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Fintech News

MARCH 6, 2025

Blockchain Festival Asia When: 8 March 2025 Where: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore The Blockchain Festival Asia is the go-to event for professionals, industry leaders, and newcomers interested in blockchain, cryptocurrency, DeFi, GameFi, NFTs, mining, payment systems, and investment opportunities.

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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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Fintech News

MARCH 24, 2025

Cryptocurrency fraud is declining in Asia-Pacific (APAC), driven by advanced technology adoption and stricter regulatory oversight. According to the 2024 Sumsub crypto survey, countries that have implemented this technology are seeing an average improvement of 3.6% in 2023 to 2% in 2024. in verification times.

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The Fintech Times

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Singapore FinTech Festival returned for its ninth annual edition, bringing together policy, finance and technology communities at the Singapore EXPO. “Crypto.com Pay is a secure and scalable technology, offering our customers yet another innovative way to interact with cryptocurrency – as the future of payments.”

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Stax

MARCH 6, 2025

Think Bluetooth technology but without manual device discovery and pairing. NFC technology can process payments through: Peer-to-peer mode. Read/write technology. This technology turns any NFC-enabled smartphone, smartwatch, or wearable into a contactless credit or debit card. NFC is a subset of RFID technology.

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Clearly Payments

DECEMBER 19, 2024

From crazy numbers to transformative technologies, the stats behind todays payment trends are more than just impressive; theyre a roadmap to the future. Cryptocurrency Payments Grow by 70% Year Over Year. Cryptocurrency is no longer just for tech enthusiasts. Stay informed about the latest trends and technologies in payments.

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Fintech Review

AUGUST 27, 2024

Blockchain technology has revolutionised numerous industries by providing decentralised, secure, and transparent systems. However, one of the significant challenges it faces is interoperability between different blockchain networks. Polkadot ‘s unique features make it a powerful interoperability solution.

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Fintech News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Singapore, a nation long recognised for its financial acumen and technological advancement, is making a calculated gamble on the future of finance through tokenisation. Rather than shying away from the complexities of the digital asset revolution, the city-state is actively embracing the potential of tokenisation and cryptocurrencies.

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Finextra

JUNE 23, 2025

Set to arrive by the end of the year, FIUSD will be offered through existing Fiserv technology at no additional cost to clients and be interoperable with other stablecoins, with a deal already in place with PayPal for its PYUSD.

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Fintech News

JANUARY 13, 2025

A Tracxn Technologies report highlights that the Southeast Asia fintech ecosystem experienced its zenith in 2021, marking the highest annual equity funding in the last decade. This growth is indicative of the regions increasing appetite for technology-driven banking solutions that enhance efficiency and accessibility.

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Fintech News

JULY 8, 2025

The paper outlines how emerging technologies such as IoT, blockchain, cryptocurrency, and cloud computing are converging to transform the digital payments industry, with Fourth Generation Payment Networks (4GPN) playing a central role.

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Fintech Review

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Cryptocurrencies have rapidly gained prominence over the last decade, presenting both opportunities and challenges for individuals, businesses, and regulators alike. However, the taxation of cryptocurrencies is a complex matter, with varying approaches and inconsistent frameworks across jurisdictions.

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The Payments Association

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

Blockchain, once synonymous with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, is now transforming digital payments and fiat currency transactions. The technology offers efficiency and security through a decentralized system. As Visa and Mastercard engage with blockchain, its mainstream adoption is gaining momentum. Read more

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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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Fintech News

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

Inspired by the “Finternet” concept introduced by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in April 2024, the Pathway 2035 guide explores four transformative themes shaping the financial landscape: artificial intelligence (AI), digital assets, digital trust and quantum-safe technologies.

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Finextra

JUNE 11, 2025

PayPal to bring stablecoin to Stellar Network PayPal is hoping to strengthen the utility of its stablecoin by making it available on the high-speed, low-cost Stellar blockchain network. PayPal is also touting enhanced liquidity and financing opportunities through Payment Financing or PayFi.

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PYMNTS

JULY 21, 2020

Crypto boosters have spent the better part of the past decade promoting the idea that great fiat-currency disruptions are coming care of blockchain and literally hundreds of thousands of variations of cryptocurrency circulating in the world today. Or at least they didn’t until now. Crypto’s Path To Spendability.

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Fintech News

APRIL 24, 2025

In this article, we take a closer look at Asias fintech unicorns, exploring how theyre changing the game, rethinking old models, and helping position the continent as a global powerhouse in financial technology. Using real-time payment technology, Nium helps companies speed up international transactions, simplify operations, and scale.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Standard Chartered has announced the completion of the first cross-bank Letter of Credit (LC) transaction over blockchain, between Vietnam and Thailand, according to a report from FinanceFeeds. It was completed over the blockchain-based Contour network, which is an open industry platform and focused on digitizing trade finance.

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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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The Fintech Times

JUNE 25, 2025

Cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, Bitget , has become the latest major partner for the 2025 edition of the India Blockchain Tour (IBT) in Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai. “Whether it’s working with regulators or engaging directly with blockchain developers, we’re actively building here. .

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