Big Four firms introduce data analytics tools to help manage crypto and digital assets for institutional clients. Once dominated by young and savvy retail investors, the cryptocurrency market has seen increasing interest lately from institutional investors and large fintech firms. For instance, Grayscale Investments most recently added 19,879 Bitcoin (BTC) to its Bitcoin Trust, bringing […]
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Cointelegraph hosts a discussion on LGBTQ+ and blockchain. Join live at 1 pm EST as LGBTTech and LGBT Foundation co-founders discuss the topic. As Pride month comes to an end, Cointelegraph hosts an online meetup to discuss LGBTQ+ issues in the crypto and blockchain community. Called “LGBTQ+ and Blockchain: Community-Powered Tech and Tech-Powered Community,” the […]
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Issues like financial inclusion and competition with China propelled a hearing on digital dollars before the U.S. Senate today. In a hearing before the Senate Banking Committee today, June 30, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) took center stage before an audience of Senators looking to upgrade financial infrastructure and expand financial inclusion in the country. […]
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A new class action alleges that Plaid, which Visa recently bought for over $5 billion, had unparalleled access to the financial information of millions of users. June 25, a new class action was filed in California against fintech startup Plaid, which was acquired by Visa for $5.3 billion earlier this year. The plaintiffs allege that […]
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Shareholders in German fintech Wirecard are taking legal action against Big Four auditor EY in the fallout from the scandal now engulfing the company. Shareholders in German fintech Wirecard are taking legal action against Big Four auditor EY in the fallout from the scandal now engulfing the company. Earlier this month, the auditor had refused […]
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Singaporean blockchain developers Building Cities Beyond creates an innovation grant to encourage development on its ecosystem. Building Cities Beyond (BCB) Blockchain, a Singapore based tech solution company for smart cities, has launched an innovation grant, worth $15 million, to encourage development on its ecosystem, according to Fintech News Singapore. This innovation grant comes as the […]
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You might be able to buy crypto on PayPal soon, but it’s unlikely that you’ll be getting anything from Wirecard. Coming every Sunday, Hodler’s Digest will help you track every single important news story that happened this week. The best (and worst) quotes, adoption and regulation highlights, leading coins, predictions and much more — a […]
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There have been several significant movements forward for digital assets, and there are more to come. Here’s what to keep an eye on. The fintech industry has been changing rapidly. Digital assets, distributed ledger technology and central bank digital currencies are gaining momentum. Multi-trillion-dollar United States Federal Reserve System money creation has increased demand for […]
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Most believe that the FCA’s latest efforts to monitor the U.K.’s crypto ecosystem are a step in the right direction. Recently, the United Kingdom’s Financial Conduct Authority released a detailed statement urging all local crypto business operators to register with the government watchdog by June 30. As part of the document, the regulator has made […]
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Indian banks are reluctant to work with crypto firms, even though RBI clears the air. The repeal of a blanket ban on cryptocurrencies in March by India’s central bank, the Reserve Bank of India, has been a boon to the thriving crypto industry in India — with the launch of new exchanges being a catalyst. […]
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