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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.
- Altcoins ‘hardly sold off’ as Fed casts doubt over future rate cutsby Cointelegraph by Ciaran Lyons on February 12, 2025
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says there’s “no need to hurry” on rate cuts — but this didn’t trigger much of a crypto sell-off, leading to one analyst to call a market bottom.
- US and UK decline to sign international agreement for ethical AIby Cointelegraph by Martin Young on February 12, 2025
The US and UK snubbed signing an international AI agreement, with US Vice President JD Vance claiming that “excessive regulation of the AI sector could kill a transformative industry.”
- US, UK, Australia sanction Zservers for hosting crypto ransomware LockBitby Cointelegraph by Stephen Katte on February 12, 2025
Ten countries launched a joint operation to disrupt LockBit in February 2024, saying the group had caused billions of dollars in damage to individuals and key infrastructure.
- Franklin Templeton registers Solana Trust in Delawareby Cointelegraph by Brayden Lindrea on February 11, 2025
Franklin Templeton has registered a “Franklin Solana Trust” in Delaware, indicating it may soon file for a spot Solana ETF alongside a host of other bidding issuers.
- Former CFTC chair criticizes STABLE Act amid calls for urgent regulatory clarityby Cointelegraph by Sam Bourgi on February 11, 2025
Representative Stephen Lynch said he worries that without proper crypto regulation, lawmakers are “[inviting] the next financial disaster.”
- Here’s what happened in crypto todayby Cointelegraph by Cointelegraph on February 11, 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.
- SEC is waiting for a chair before setting crypto agenda — Hester Peirceby Cointelegraph by Turner Wright on February 11, 2025
Donald Trump nominated Paul Atkins as an SEC commissioner following the departure of Gary Gensler and Jaime Lizárraga.
- Uniswap debuts Unichain mainnet, joins crowded ETH L2 ecosystemby Cointelegraph by Christopher Tepedino on February 11, 2025
Uniswap has announced the mainnet launch of its Ethereum layer-2 blockchain, Unichain.
- Crypto custodian BitGo mulls IPO in 2025: Reportby Cointelegraph by Alex O’Donnell on February 11, 2025
Several other major crypto firms are also considering hitting the public equity markets in 2025.
- Coinbase expected to see 109% YoY revenue increase for Q4 — Coin Metricsby Cointelegraph by Alex O’Donnell on February 11, 2025
Trading activity has surged since the November US elections, a good sign for crypto exchanges.
- KULR Ramps up Bitcoin Strategy With Another $10Mby Kevin Helms on February 12, 2025
KULR Technology has expanded its Bitcoin holdings with a fresh $10 million investment, reinforcing its strategy to integrate cryptocurrency as a key treasury asset. KULR Doubles Down With $10M Bitcoin Buy KULR Technology Group Inc. (NYSE American: KULR) announced on Feb. 11 that it has expanded its bitcoin holdings to 610.3 BTC following an additional
- MSTR Shareholders See $1.8B Gain as Strategy Treasury Grows Bitcoin Reservesby Kevin Helms on February 12, 2025
Microstrategy’s bitcoin strategy has generated $1.8 billion in gains for shareholders this year, with holdings reaching 478,740 BTC—cementing its status as the ultimate bitcoin stock. Microstrategy’s Bitcoin Strategy Yields $1.8B for MSTR Investors so far This Year Michael Saylor, executive chairman of Microstrategy Inc. (Nasdaq: MSTR), highlighted the company’s latest bitcoin gains in a Feb.
- Fed Chair Confirms US Won’t Launch Digital Dollar Under His Watchby Kevin Helms on February 12, 2025
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has confirmed that the Federal Reserve will not pursue a central bank digital currency, backing legislative efforts and an executive order blocking its creation. Powell Shuts Down CBDC Fears With One Word Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell testified before the Senate Banking Committee on Feb. 11, where he responded to concerns
- New Bill Proposes Strict Stablecoin Regulations With Federal Reserve Oversightby Kevin Helms on February 12, 2025
New legislation in the House and Senate seeks to regulate stablecoins, enforcing strict reserve requirements, banning tech giants from issuing them, and cracking down on offshore loopholes. New Bills in House and Senate Seek to Establish US Stablecoin Regulations The U.S. House Committee on Financial Services Democrats announced on Feb. 10 the introduction of a
- Stablecoin Supply Jumps by $17B Since Beginning of 2025by Bitcoin.com on February 11, 2025
Blockchain metrics firm Glassnode has released data showing that circulating stablecoin supply has skyrocketed to roughly $211.2 billion since the beginning of the year, a $17 billion increase in less than two months. The current rate of increase in the supply is roughly $541 million per day, according to the firm. Specific tokens that were
- Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas States That Europe Is a Zoo: Citizens to Be Spoon-Fed CBDCby Bitcoin.com on February 11, 2025
Ricardo Salinas, one of the wealthiest men in Mexico, has criticized Europe’s stance on cryptocurrency, comparing it to a museum and a zoo. In a recent interview on Lunaticoin’s podcast, Salinas stated that Europe was a museum because nothing happened there and there was no investment. Salinas also compared it to a zoo that kept
- Ukraine Legislator Expects Country to Legalize Crypto by Summer 2025by Emmanuel Musa on February 11, 2025
Ukraine is set to fully legalize cryptocurrency by mid-2025, according to Danilo Getmantsev, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, Tax, and Customs Policy. Legislation for Crypto Regulations Near Approval in Ukraine Ukraine is preparing to officially legalize cryptocurrency by the summer of 2025, marking a major step toward integrating digital assets into its financial system.
- Lido V3 Enhances Ethereum Staking With Customizable Vaults by Jamie Redman on February 11, 2025
Lido, a decentralized protocol enabling liquid staking on Ethereum, has released Version 3 (V3) of its infrastructure, centered on stVaults. These modular vaults allow users to customize staking parameters, including validator selection, fee structures, and risk profiles while retaining access to STETH, Lido’s liquid staking token. Ethereum’s Lido Rolls Out Modular Staking in Major Protocol
- Binance Accused of Selling off Assets, Denies Rumorsby Bitcoin.com on February 11, 2025
An X user going by the name AB Kaui Dong sounded the alarm early Tuesday, when he noticed suspicious onchain activity by the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance. “The most discussed topic among peers today should be Binance, which is selling off a large amount of its own BTC and ETH assets,” Dong said. “Most
- BTC Bull Token Presale Soars Past $500K in First 24 Hours – Next Big Meme Coin?by Media on February 11, 2025
A new meme coin is making headlines this week – by giving away actual Bitcoin. BTC Bull Token (BTCBULL) launched its presale on Monday, and investors have piled in, buying over $500,000 worth of tokens in just 24 hours. With promises of Bitcoin airdrops, BTC Bull Token aims to reward investors in a unique way.
- Hogan Lovells recruits Singapore partner for regulatory, IP practiceby Andrew Tjaardstra on February 11, 2025
Cybersecurity expert Charmian Aw will join the global firm on February 25 from Squire Patton Boggs.
- Green bond credentials tokenised under Project Guardianby Ryan Li on February 4, 2025
Reporting tokens will help with digital and tokenised green bonds, hopefully increasing investor confidence in the space. MAS, the NUS, UOB and Northern Trust’s Matrix Zenith are involved.
- BII, FMO and SUSI Partners team up to support SEA's energy transitionby Andrew Tjaardstra on January 27, 2025
Sustainable Asia Renewable Assets launched by British International Investment, development bank FMO and investment manager SUSI Partners with tens of millions of dollars of backing; Vietnam's Dam Nai wind farm will become its cornerstone asset.
- Asia tech debt and equity deals, including AI, to grow 10% or more in 2025: Citiby Andrew Tjaardstra on January 23, 2025
With China's DeepSeek already shaking up 2025's AI market, around $70bn was raised last year by Asia's tech firms.
- Coller Capital targets SEA investors with Singapore openingby Andrew Tjaardstra on January 21, 2025
Peter Wu joins the firm as head of product management, private wealth, at the secondaries' manager fifth location in Apac.
- FinanceAsia Awards 2025 -- open nowby FinanceAsia on January 14, 2025
Entries are now open for the 29th edition of the FinanceAsia Awards which celebrate the best banks, brokers, consultants, rating agencies, law firms and other financial institutions across the region.
- Indonesia's Pertamina NRE snaps up 20% of Philippines' Citicore Renewable Energyby Andrew Tjaardstra on January 10, 2025
The Philippines is one of the fastest growing markets for renewable energy investment and the $115m of proceeds will be used towards hydro, wind and solar projects in the country.
- Morrison Foerster rehires Scott Jalowayski and appoints HK partnerby Andrew Tjaardstra on January 9, 2025
The Singapore-based private equity and M&A expert joins the law firm from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, while Xiaoxi Lin joins from Linklaters in Hong Kong.
- Asia's Best Companies 2025 Poll -- open nowby FinanceAsia on January 7, 2025
FinanceAsia's annual poll celebrates Asia's best companies which are voted for by our readers.
- Clifford Capital hires from SocGen in energy push; establishes asset management armby Andrew Tjaardstra on January 6, 2025
Sophea Seng joins as managing director and head of energy & utilities, as Vid Pulavarti joins as CIO of Clifford Capital Asset Management.
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