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Fintech news
In this section you can find a good selection of Fintech News from different sources that may help you to develop your business.I have selected for you latest financial technology news, fintech news, fin tech news, retail banking news, wholesale banking news, blogs opinion and financial analysis; so that you can be always updated about what is happening today in the Fintech world.
- LINK news update: Pro crypto convergence in TradFi and DeFi may start rally to $18by Cointelegraph by Rakesh Upadhyay on July 17, 2025
LINK price is on the verge of confirming a historically bullish pattern, which could send the altcoin’s price above $18.
- Bhutan should embrace decentralized identity systemsby Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra on July 17, 2025
Bhutan’s unique naming culture and values of sovereignty make it a strong candidate for adopting blockchain-based identity systems.
- Japan just found a way to let you earn XRP without spending yenby Cointelegraph by Dilip Kumar Patairya on July 17, 2025
Aplus and SBI VC Trade launch Japan’s first point-to-crypto program, letting users earn XRP, BTC and ETH from everyday spending.
- Ethereum looks to break $3,500 as RSI 'buy signal' targets $10K ETH priceby Cointelegraph by Nancy Lubale on July 17, 2025
ETH continues its “up only rally” after breaking $3,000, as an Ethereum trader says the price could top between $7,000 and $10,000 this cycle.
- USDt market cap hits $160B, cementing its ‘digital dollar’ role: Tether CEOby Cointelegraph by Amin Haqshanas on July 17, 2025
Tether’s USDt stablecoin has surpassed $160 billion market cap, confirming its place as the digital dollar, as Tron leads in blockchain supply.
- RGB Protocol to bring tokenized assets, USDT to Bitcoinby Cointelegraph by Ezra Reguerra on July 17, 2025
Boosty Labs founder and CEO Viktor Ihnatiuk told Cointelegraph that Tether’s USDT will be RGB’s first real-world use case for stablecoin transfers on Bitcoin.
- BTCFi TVL jumps 22x to $7B, but trust remains an issueby Cointelegraph by Adrian Zmudzinski on July 17, 2025
BTCFi TVL soared from $304 million to $7 billion in 2024 — driven by new protocols and institutional inflows — but trust, risks, and infrastructure hurdles still hinder adoption.
- DEX-to-CEX ratio hits new high as crypto traders flee centralizationby Cointelegraph by Helen Partz on July 17, 2025
Despite the rising DEX-to-CEX ratio, centralized exchanges still lead in the crypto spot market, posting $3.9 trillion in trading volume, compared to $877 billion for DEXs.
- Bitcoin’s next chapter: From passive asset to financial powerhouseby Cointelegraph by Savannah Fortis on July 17, 2025
This episode of the Clear Crypto Podcast uncovers how Bitcoin is shedding its passive role and becoming a usable financial tool through wrapped assets, bridges and new DeFi use cases.
- Here’s what happened in crypto todayby Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph on July 17, 2025
Need to know what happened in crypto today? Here is the latest news on daily trends and events impacting Bitcoin price, blockchain, DeFi, NFTs, Web3 and crypto regulation.
- XLM Rockets Over 100%; XRP Approaches Historic $3.40 Highby Terence Zimwara on July 17, 2025
Since early July, XLM and XRP—both co-founded by Jed McCaleb—have surged amid a broader altcoin rally. XLM has outperformed most top altcoins in the short term, yet historically it trails behind XRP in market strength. XLM Momentum Fueled by Ecosystem Growth? Since the start of July, XLM and XRP, two digital assets engineered to revolutionize
- Ethereum Climbs Over 50% Against BTC, Eyes Big Move Toward $6,000by Jamie Redman on July 17, 2025
After hitting a notable low of 0.019 BTC against bitcoin, ethereum has climbed 52.63% to reach 0.029 BTC. Ethereum Options Show Bold Bets on $4,000 and Beyond Ethereum (ETH) has advanced considerably this week, with market data showing a 22.5% rise since July 10. Just recently, ETH touched a peak of $3,484 per coin, and
- Bitcoin Price Watch: Bulls Hold the Line as $117,000 Support Faces Key Testby Jamie Redman on July 17, 2025
Bitcoin posted a price of $117,866 on July 17, 2025, supported by a market capitalization of $2.34 trillion and a robust 24-hour trading volume of $49.313 billion. The 24-hour intraday price range fluctuated between $117,715 and $120,008, highlighting continued volatility within a consolidating structure. Bitcoin On the daily chart, bitcoin reversed from a recent low
- Ether ETFs Shatter Records With $727 Million Inflows as Bitcoin ETFs Extend Streak to 10 Daysby Emmanuel Musa on July 17, 2025
In a landmark session, ether ETFs recorded their highest single-day inflow ever with $727 million, while bitcoin ETFs extended their green streak to 10 days with $799 million in net inflows. Crypto ETFs Soar: Ether Hits New Inflow High With Bitcoin Pulling in $799 Million It was a day for the history books in ETF
- Nordic Exchange Safello Partners With Marginalen Bank to Enhance Banking Services for Crypto Customersby Bitcoin.com on July 17, 2025
Safello has signed a strategic framework agreement with Marginalen Bank, allowing Safello’s over 400,000 customers to access a range of banking services through its platform. This partnership introduces Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS), enabling customers to utilize full-service payment accounts, bill payment options, Swish connections, and debit cards. The agreement, which has an initial term of two years,
- HTX DAO Completes Over $22.17 Million $HTX Token Burn in Q2 2025, Advancing Decentralized Governanceby Media on July 17, 2025
This content is provided by a sponsor. PRESS RELEASE. Panama, 17th July 2025 – HTX DAO announced the successful completion of its $HTX token burn for Q2 2025 on 15 July. This initiative is a core component of HTX DAO’s ongoing strategy to implement its deflationary mechanism, aiming to enhance the long-term value of $HTX
- Meta to Invest Hundreds of Billions in AI Superclustersby Sergio Goschenko on July 17, 2025
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced that the company is prepared to build several Titan-sized superclusters to expand its AI infrastructure. He reported that one of the upcoming clusters will have a footprint equivalent to that of Manhattan. Meta to Allocate ‘Hundreds of Billions’ to Grow AI Infrastructure As its rivals ramp up spending in the
- The Smarter Web Company Expands Bitcoin Holdings to 1,600 BTC and Introduces New Valuation Metricby Bitcoin.com on July 17, 2025
The Smarter Web Company PLC, a London-listed technology firm, has announced the purchase of an additional 325 bitcoin, increasing its total holdings to 1,600 BTC as part of its ongoing treasury policy outlined in “The 10 Year Plan.” The recent acquisition, totaling £27,145,693 at an average price of £83,525 ($112,157) per bitcoin, reflects the company’s
- DEA Seizes $10 Million in Cryptocurrency Linked to the Sinaloa Cartelby Sergio Goschenko on July 17, 2025
The DEA completed this cryptocurrency seizure and other drug-related actions as part of Operation Take Back America, resulting in the forfeiture of thousands of pounds of fentanyl, cocaine, and methamphetamines. The Sinaloa Cartel has been designated a Foreign Terrorist Organization by the U.S. government. DEA Confiscated $10 Million in Cryptocurrency From the Sinaloa Cartel As
- Trezor Co-Founder Launches Glok to Enhance Security for Bitcoin Users Against Rising Threats Such as Kidnappingsby Bitcoin.com on July 17, 2025
Alena Vranova, previously co-founder of Trezor, has announced the launch of GLOK, a new security service aimed at protecting bitcoin users amid rising threats such as kidnappings and ransomware attacks. GLOK offers a private geolocation app that allows users to send distress alerts to a predefined list of contacts while prioritizing user privacy and data
- Trading and investment firm eToro activates MAS licenceby Andrew Tjaardstra on July 16, 2025
As the Israeli firm expands into Apac, Singapore retail investors can access stocks from over 20 global stock exchanges, ETFs, and derivatives, on eToro’s social investing platform.
- Q&A: Private Infrastructure Development Group’s CEO on Asia's energy transitionby Nishtha Asthana on July 15, 2025
Amid rising geopolitical fragmentation and tightening capital, infrastructure is emerging as a resilient asset class. Philippe Valahu discussed how a shift towards climate-smart, gender-inclusive, and blended finance-backed projects is redefining long-term value.
- Malaysian warrant issuer boosts HSI offeringby Ryan Li on July 15, 2025
Investment bank Kenanga has launched warrants tracking the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index and Tech Index, which saw a trading volume of $48.9m in their first week.
- Trowers & Hamlins hires Singapore banking and finance partnerby Andrew Tjaardstra on July 15, 2025
Chuan How Tan has joined the international law firm, which is expanding in Asean, from DFDL Singapore.
- Natixis CIB adds senior energy and healthcare bankers in Apac expansionby Ryan Li on July 10, 2025
French investment bank Natixis CIB has appointed Thaddeus Tien and Omkar Joshi to strengthen its Asia M&A push, with both starting in June.
- Going beyond code: MAS and AWS urge cultural rethink on AIby Nishtha Asthana on July 2, 2025
Cultural readiness, not just code, is emerging as the biggest barrier — and opportunity — in scaling AI across financial services, according to MAS and AWS.
- Bangladesh government u-turns on amnesty for whitening black moneyby Sharar Nayel on June 24, 2025
As they approved the Budget, cabinet members of the interim government scrapped the revenue raising provision on June 22 amid strong criticism.
- Asia’s LGBTQ+ investments: lessons from Thailand and Taiwanby Ryan Li on June 24, 2025
From financial knowledge to government support, players in Thailand and Taiwan are finding new ways to channel capital into LGBTQ+-focussed businesses across Asia.
- Citi's Nathan Swami to replace retiring Smith Smithangura in Singaporeby Andrew Tjaardstra on June 24, 2025
Swami will become head of markets for Singapore and continue to serve as Citi's head of FX trading for Apac.
- Jetstar Asia to close at end of Julyby Andrew Tjaardstra on June 12, 2025
The loss-making Singapore-based airline, 49% owned by Qantas, has been hit by supplier costs, airport fees, aviation charges, and growing capacity and competition in the region; Qantas, which has been impacted by Cyclone Alfred, said Singapore remains a "critical hub".
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