Fintech startup SoFi is partnering with major United States-based crypto exchange Coinbase to roll out crypto trading support. Fintech startup SoFi — known for its online lending services — is partnering with major United States-based crypto exchange Coinbase to roll out crypto trading support, according to a CNBC report Feb. 26. Sofi, which is headquartered […]
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The Indian Institute of Management Calcutta in collaboration with TalentSpirit are launching a new program on fintech and blockchain for financial professionals. The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Calcutta and training platform TalentSpirit are jointly offering an advanced programme in fintech and blockchain technology, local news outlet The Asian reported on Feb. 26. The new […]
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Ahead of its next trial in Mexico, MonetaGo’s CEO says Corda is the platform of choice for regulators. Software development company MonetaGo has switched over from Hyperledger Fabric to R3’s Corda as an enterprise blockchain platform, economics magazine Global Trade Review (GTR) reported on Feb. 26. MonetaGo, which previously had ties with both platforms, will […]
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Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett defined Bitcoin as a delusion and said that it attracts charlatans. Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett defined Bitcoin (BTC) as a delusion and said that it attracts charlatans, according to an interview with CNBC published on Feb. 25. Buffet, a known Bitcoin critic, has previously said that buying Bitcoin as […]
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Liechtenstein-based Bank Frick is launching an institutional cryptocurrency trading subsidiary, DLT Markets. Liechtenstein-based Bank Frick is launching an institutional cryptocurrency trading platform subsidiary, DLT Markets, a press release on the bank’s website revealed on Feb. 20. According to the announcement, DLT Markets will provide institutional investors “with fully regulated and secure multi-exchange access to the […]
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The financial capital of the world can afford to be picky — but does it stifle fintech innovation? Recently the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) grant statewide virtual currency licenses to two applicants: stock trading service Robinhood and cryptocurrency ATM operator LibertyX. The state’s regulatory regime, commonly known as BitLicense, imposes a set of […]
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The biggest telecom operator in South Korea says it wants to offer blockchain-based services for interested businesses. South Korea’s largest telephone company, KT Corporation, plans to launch a blockchain-as-a-service (BaaS) platform next month, local news outlet iNews24 reported on Feb. 21. KT reportedly revealed the concept to interested business clients at a presentation this week. […]
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Blockchain security firm CipherTrace has secured a $15 million investment from Galaxy Digital and other venture capital firms. Mike Novogratz’s crypto investment bank Galaxy Digital has invested in blockchain security company CipherTrace, according to an official press release published on Feb. 19. CipherTrace has reportedly raised $15 million in venture capital in a new funding […]
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The Chamber of Digital Commerce urges the CFTC and CFPB to permit the introduction of blockchain-based products. United States blockchain advocacy group the Chamber of Digital Commerce has encouraged two major financial regulators to foster blockchain innovation, according to an official tweet on Feb. 19. The group has reportedly provided comments to the Commodity Futures […]
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Solidus Labs, a trade surveillance firm backed by Goldman Sachs fintech veterans, raised $3 million from Hanaco Ventures. Solidus Labs has raised $3 million to combat crypto market manipulation, according to a press release shared with Cointelegraph on Feb. 20. Solidus Labs is a trade surveillance firm whose team includes former Goldman Sachs fintech engineers. […]
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