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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.
- Is it Bitcoin’s time to shine? British Pound drops to all-time low against the dollarby Cointelegraph By Marcel Pechman on September 26, 2022
The U.S. dollar has been the clear winner as investors seek shelter in the largest global economy, but could the British Pound's weakness be a positive for Bitcoin.
- Singapore strives to remain relevant amid regulatory tightening for retail investorsby Cointelegraph By Ana Paula Pereira on September 26, 2022
Singapore's largest bank expanded crypto trading for accredited investors only, aligned with financial authorities' views.
- DeFi lending protocol created by ex-QuadrigaCX co-founder surpassed $50M in TVLby Cointelegraph By Zhiyuan Sun on September 26, 2022
Michael Patryn was doxed earlier this year for being the co-founder behind the DeFi project Wonderland, which collapsed shortly after.
- Pro-centralization Russian president grants citizenship to Edward Snowden: Reportby Cointelegraph By Turner Wright on September 26, 2022
The views of the NSA whistleblower, who has been in Russia since 2013, seemingly clash with those of President Vladimir Putin, who has often worked against promoting decentralization.
- Traders brace for Bitcoin price volatility as DXY 2022 gains near 20%by Cointelegraph By William Suberg on September 26, 2022
It's still all about the U.S. dollar this week as the monthly close and options expiry loom for Bitcoin.
- What Cardano’s Vasil hard fork means for the blockchainby Cointelegraph By Shiraz Jagati on September 26, 2022
Cardano’s Vasil hard fork seeks to enhance the platform’s transaction throughput speeds, DApp development capacity, security and general usability.
- Cardano bulls run out of steam after Vasil hard fork — 40% ADA price crash in playby Cointelegraph By Yashu Gola on September 26, 2022
Most Cardano hard forks have preceded ADA price crashes, and Vasil looks no different.
- 5 years of the ‘Top 10 Cryptos’ experiment and the lessons learnedby Cointelegraph By Zhiyuan Sun on September 26, 2022
“Index investing can be boring, but it saves you from the worst possible outcomes.”
- Almost $1M in crypto stolen from vanity address exploitby Cointelegraph By Ezra Reguerra on September 26, 2022
The hacker stole 732 ETH worth about $950,000 and sent it to the sanctioned Tornado Cash mixer.
- Institutional crypto custody: How banks are housing digital assetsby Cointelegraph By Arunkumar Krishnakumar on September 26, 2022
Large financial institutions are getting involved in digital assets by investing capital, time and effort into custody technology solutions.
- Retail Giant Walmart Enters the Metaverse With Walmart Land and Universe of Play on Robloxby Kevin Helms on September 26, 2022
Walmart has entered the metaverse with the launch of Walmart Land and Walmart’s Universe of Play on Roblox. The metaverse gaming platform has 52.2 million daily active users and 11.3 billion engagement hours. “Our customers are spending loads of time there,” said a Walmart executive. Walmart Entering the Metaverse U.S. retail giant Walmart announced Monday
- Unix Gaming & Delysium Are Decentralising Games in Surprising New Waysby Media on September 26, 2022
One of the core principles of web3 gaming is the idea of decentralisation–more specifically, decentralised ownership of assets. But, the teams at Unix Gaming & Delysium believe that by limiting decentralisation to assets, developers have also been limiting themselves. What started as a desire to create a genuinely next-gen open-world title, even attracting investment from
- British Pound Taps All-Time Low Against US Dollar Following BOE’s 50bps Rate Hikeby Jamie Redman on September 26, 2022
The world’s oldest fiat currency, the British pound sterling, slid to an all-time low against the U.S. dollar at a little after 1 a.m. (ET) Monday morning. At the time, the pound tapped 1.0327 nominal U.S. dollars per unit, but rebounded against the greenback to 1.0775 by 11 a.m. Monday morning. Pound Sinks Against Greenback
- Biggest Movers: LUNC up 40% on Monday, as Do Kwon Faces Possible Arrestby Eliman Dambell on September 26, 2022
Terra classic rose by over 40% on Monday, as markets reacted to the news that founder Do Kwon was wanted by Interpol. Cosmos also traded higher, rebounding from recent declines. Terra Classic (LUNC) Terra classic was one of Monday’s most notable movers, as the token rose by over 40% to start the week. Following a
- TD Securities Analyst Says Gold Sell-off May Not Be Over — Carry and Opportunity Cost Could ‘Drive Capital Away’by Jamie Redman on September 26, 2022
Precious metals markets continue to flounder this week as gold’s value per troy ounce has slid by 6.53% in value against the U.S. dollar during the last month, while silver has shed 2.34% in 30 days. Amid the raging inflation worldwide and the hawkish central banks, gold and silver prices have struggled in 2022 and
- Bitcoin, Ethereum Technical Analysis: BTC Below $19,000 as Sentiment in Crypto Remains Bearishby Eliman Dambell on September 26, 2022
Bitcoin started the week trading below $19,000, as recent economic pressures continued to weigh on cryptocurrency markets. The token fell lower in today’s session, as market sentiment remained bearish following last week’s rate hikes by the U.S. Federal Reserve. Ethereum was also lower, falling below $1,300. Bitcoin Bitcoin (BTC) slipped below $19,000 to start the
- Web3 Metaverse Company Hadean Raises $30 Million in Series A Funding Round Backed by Epic Games and Tencentby Sergio Goschenko on September 26, 2022
Hadean, a company using computing to scale virtual and metaverse worlds, has successfully closed its Series A funding round, raising $30 million. Among the companies that invested were gaming giant Epic Games and Chinese entertainment behemoth Tencent. Hadean aims to keep developing its metaverse-scaling infrastructure and software. Hadean Closes $30M Series A Funding Round Hadean,
- Ironbeam Lets You Trade Bitcoin and Ether Nano Futures Contracts Commission Freeby Media on September 26, 2022
Ironbeam is a U.S. registered Futures Commission Merchant (“FCM”) which offers trading on crypto nano futures thanks to a partnership with Coinbase Derivatives. The brokerage charges no commission* on these Bitcoin and Ethereum contracts, as well as requiring low margin. Trade Cryptocurrency Nano Futures Contracts Headquartered at the Chicago Board of Trade, Ironbeam launched
- South African Financial Services Giant Nedbank Secures a ‘Village’ in the Metaverseby Terence Zimwara on September 26, 2022
The South African financial services giant, Nedbank, is reported to have acquired a village in the metaverse. The village will be used to showcase African creativity and to create experiences that “go beyond banking.” By securing a virtual property in Ubuntuland, Nedbank became one of the first financial institutions in Africa to embrace the metaverse.
- Italian Serie ‘A’ Soccer Team AC Milan to Launch NFT Initiativeby Sergio Goschenko on September 26, 2022
AC Milan, a popular soccer team in the Italian Serie A league and the current champion, announced the launch of a new non-fungible token (NFT)-based project. The organization established a partnership with Monkeyleague, a Solana-based Web3 soccer game, which became its official NFT partner to launch a new series of NFT branded game assets for
- MAS and SGX Group launch ESG disclosure portal to elevate sustainability databy Ella Arwyn Jones on September 13, 2022
ESGenome has launched in Singapore as part of an effort to improve corporate ESG reporting.
- Social Risks Can Be Credit Risks: Evaluating the 'S' in ESGby Sustainable Fitch on September 12, 2022
Environmental concerns and sustainability dominate the conversation around ESG — however, as Nneka Chike-Obi, head of APAC ESG research at Sustainable Fitch points out, investors cannot afford to ignore social aspects such as the impact on community relations
- Change, commit and collaborate: How E.SUN Bank is driving the sustainability agendaby E.SUN on August 15, 2022
Having been ahead of the curve on sustainability and climate change, E.SUN Bank is transforming the way it works, while impacting its wider ecosystem of customers and partners
- Exclusive interview: Felipe Medalla, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas governorby Sara Velezmoro on July 26, 2022
Newly appointed Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) governor, Felipe Medalla, tells FinanceAsia about balancing different macroeconomic objectives and choosing the right policy in the face of supply side shocks.
- Singapore lays out guidelines for inaugural sovereign green bond issuanceby Edward Tang on July 26, 2022
The new legal framework which requires the public sector issuer to spell out the use of the proceeds and report on the project’s environmental impact has been hailed by the industry for setting the standards for green bond financing in Singapore and the region.
- Sidley Austin expands private equity capabilities in Singaporeby Sara Velezmoro and Kieron Pereira on July 19, 2022
Daniel Lindsey joins from rival firm, Goodwin Procter, relocating from Hong Kong.
- Investors call for 'appropriate regulation' of crypto marketby Richard Newell on July 12, 2022
If investing in crypto assets continues to be problematic, the market will have to face much stricter regulation, say some market participants.
- CGS-CIMB Securities launches Shariah-compliant trading solutionsby Ella Arwyn Jones on June 28, 2022
Last week the firm launched two new app-based products, iCash and iTradeSyariah, which offer Singapore and Indonesia-based investors access to Shariah-compliant stocks.
- WEBINAR: Is fixed income ready for a new reality?by FinanceAsia on June 9, 2022
High and rising inflation continues to pose challenges for fixed income instruments. Coupled with complex and rapidly-changing societies, economies and the environment, investors need more choice and flexibility to achieve both protection and performance.
- UOB appoints new Vietnam CEOby Ella Arwyn Jones on June 7, 2022
UOB Vietnam CEO, Victor Ngo, is optimistic about the market’s pandemic recovery and its elevation in status as a key Asian manufacturing hub.
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