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Frax launches BlackRock-backed, Securitize tokenised stablecoin

Frax launches BlackRock-backed, Securitize tokenised stablecoin

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Checkout.com cuts staff after sales losses

Checkout.com cuts staff after sales losses

Blockchain groups sue US IRS over new DeFi regulations

Blockchain groups sue US IRS over new DeFi regulations

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Finextra's year in review

Finextra's year in review

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USDC comes to the big screen

USDC comes to the big screen

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Carlo R.W. De Meijer

Carlo R.W. De Meijer Owner and Economist at MIFSA

From Bitcoin to Trumpcoin: currency of the US Government

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Why Custom Crypto Exchange Development Is Better Than Ready-Made Solutions

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The Future of Payments: Why Crypto Payment Gateways Are a Game-Changer

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Darren Carvalho

Darren Carvalho Co-Founder and Co-CEO at MetaWealth

The Future of Wealth Management: Pension Funds and the Promise of Tokenized Assets

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Binance secures Brazilian regulatory approval

Binance Labs invests in Thena

Union Bank of India adds accessibility features to CBDC app

MoonPay secures MiCA approval

MoonPay gets Texas money transmitter license

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North Korea hackers behind 60% of all crypto stolen in 2024

North Korea hackers behind 60% of all crypto stolen in 2024

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Temenos banks can now launch digital asset services "within days" following integration with Taurus

Temenos banks can now launch digital asset services "within days" following integration with Taurus

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Stablecoins are hot! BVNK scores $50 million to expand across the US

Stablecoins are hot! BVNK scores $50 million to expand across the US

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Ripple begins stablecoin roll out

Ripple begins stablecoin roll out

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FCA takes next steps in developing regulated crypto regime

FCA takes next steps in developing regulated crypto regime

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10 trends that will impact payments in 2025, according to Mastercard

10 trends that will impact payments in 2025, according to Mastercard

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Carlo R.W. De Meijer

Carlo R.W. De Meijer Owner and Economist at MIFSA

From Bitcoin to Trumpcoin: currency of the US Government

Within a month Donald Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States. His embracement of crypto will mean a potentially much friendlier four years of policymaking than outgoing President Joe Biden's administration provided. In this blog I will give in more detail what Trump’s vision is, what are the goals he may realise, wha...

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Why Custom Crypto Exchange Development Is Better Than Ready-Made Solutions

The cryptocurrency market has exploded in popularity over the past few years, leading to a surge in demand for crypto exchanges. As businesses and entrepreneurs look to enter this lucrative space, they face a critical decision: should they opt for a ready-made solution or invest in custom crypto exchange development? While both options have their ...

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The Future of Payments: Why Crypto Payment Gateways Are a Game-Changer

In a world where digital transformation is reshaping industries, crypto payment gateways are emerging as a revolutionary tool in the payments sector. These systems not only streamline transactions but also offer unparalleled benefits for businesses and consumers alike. Here’s why I believe crypto payment gateways are the future of payments. Glob...

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Darren Carvalho

Darren Carvalho Co-Founder and Co-CEO at MetaWealth

The Future of Wealth Management: Pension Funds and the Promise of Tokenized Assets

In an era where technology is reshaping industries, wealth management is experiencing its own quiet revolution. Tokenized assets, driven by blockchain technology, are redefining how wealth managers approach investment strategies, offering transformative possibilities for institutional players like pension funds. This evolution is more than a techn...

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Nkiru Uwaje

Nkiru Uwaje Chief Operating Officer at MANSA

The Role of Liquidity in Cross-Border Payments

For decades, cross-border payments have faced persistent high costs, delays and operational complexity, relying on a chain of intermediary institutions that make global transactions slow and expensive. In an attempt to disrupt this status quo, fintech introduced prefunded models, enabling faster and low-cost transactions by holding funds in local a...

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Kajal Kashyap

Kajal Kashyap Business Development Executive at Itio Innovex Pvt. Ltd.

Crypto Payment Gateways: Unlocking the Power of Digital Currency

Carlo R.W. De Meijer

Carlo R.W. De Meijer Owner and Economist at MIFSA

From Bitcoin to Trumpcoin: currency of the US Government

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Mastering the Transition to ISO 20022

Impact Study

Mastering the Transition to ISO 20022

Strategies for Compliance and Automated Testing in Financial Services With a regulatory storm incoming, the need for testing solutions – whether they be generic or tailored – is greater than ever before. As the financial services industry undergoes a vast amount change, particularly around the introduction of new rails on the ISO 20022 framework, these tests are proving vital for international banks and other institutions in the chain.  Yet, for this sector change is not a binary phase; it is almost always underway. To tackle this challenge in a sustainable way, automation is key – giving institutions the confidence to weather the storm of regulation with ease.  With the ISO 20022 standard now a prerequisite, organisations must convince their business leaders that the migration mandated for November is not just an IT project – it is fundamental to company-wide strategy.  This impact study, produced in association with Unifits and featuring expert commentary from BearingPoint and Accenture, explores how institutions can master the transition to ISO 20022 and streamline compliance through automated testing.  Discover:  The impact and evolution of testing  The benefits of testing automation  The strategic role of technology and compliance  Trends to watch: New rails and regulations  Real-world case studies  And more. 

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The Future of Digital Banking in Europe 2024

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The Future of Digital Banking in Europe 2024

A Money20/20 Special Edition. In 2023, fintech investment in the EMEA region dropped to $24.5 billion, down from $49.6 billion in 2022 – a seven year low.  Macroeconomic and global political conditions are creating challenges for growth, with upcoming general elections around the world adding to the uncertainties in financial ecosystems. Despite these challenges, the outlook for European digital banking remains positive.  The region continues to lead in innovation within the financial sector. This Finextra report, a Special Edition for Money20/20 Europe, features interviews with key players in the European financial services and fintech industries. It includes insights from Vodeno, EY, J.P. Morgan, Swift, Tink, and TrueLayer, and explores the following topics that will be addressed in Amsterdam: Hyper-personalisation: Moving towards super apps  Embedded payments driving the Banking-as-a-Service revolution  Variable recurring payments: The next step in European open banking  Is Europe ready for MiCA? From Web1 to Web3, or Markets1 to Markets3  How European fintech is facing macro challenges 

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The Future of Digital Banking in North America 2024

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The Future of Digital Banking in North America 2024

2023 was characterised by increasing amounts of uncertainty and a lack of clarity across the financial world. The collapse of banks, including Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republican Bank, in March 2023, added strain to already unsettled financial markets. While market volatility has remained relatively stable, soaring inflation and climbing interest rates slowed economic growth and this is expected to continue into 2024.  While forecasts regarding the length and severity of a possible recession are speculative, experts are even more divided about stock market predictions for 2024. Optimism is strong in many investors who expect that 2024 is the year rates will stop rising and predict bullish turns that will see markets soar to new heights. Yet with many other factors affecting North American markets, the only certainty we can expect as we look towards 2024 is more uncertainty. This Finextra report on the outlook of North American banking trends, is produced in association with Money20/20 and includes key insights and commentary from industry experts at EY and Mastercard.

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What to include on your Payments Blueprint for Success

What to include on your Payments Blueprint for Success

At EBAday 2024, Sulabh Agarwal, Global Payments Lead, Accenture, discusses how banks are approaching payments transformation and why the traditional model may not work with the number of initiatives coming to the fore soon. With regulatory initiatives like SEPA Inst, ISO 20022 and a long list of others that include the EPI and digital Euro, financial institutions must remain focused and consolidate new products that are yet to be launched, ensure they are competing against newcomers and justifying the investments that they make. Traditionally, change has emerged incrementally, but now long-term thinking must be prioritised, instead of opening the hood and fixing issues here and there, and technology such as Generative AI must be considered.

How Will New Technologies Shape the Future of Payments?

How Will New Technologies Shape the Future of Payments?

Online Checkout and Payment Security – Balancing Act and Moving Target?

Online Checkout and Payment Security – Balancing Act and Moving Target?

The Potential of Programmable Payments

The Potential of Programmable Payments

Chainlink Unveils New Privacy and Interoperability Solutions for Blockchain Adoption

Chainlink Unveils New Privacy and Interoperability Solutions for Blockchain Adoption

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Long reads

Digital asset regulation: Integrating the DTI standard
Rowan Varrall

Rowan Varrall Associate Director at DTI Foundation

Digital asset regulation: Integrating the DTI standard

In the rapidly evolving world of crypto and digital assets, regulators are being forced to adapt to new challenges posed by digitalisation. The main challenge is establishing an integrated regulatory framework which supports market transparency and competition, allowing global standards to incentivise further innovation and growth in the industry....

Stablecoins under MiCA: What it means to be compliant
Rowan Varrall

Rowan Varrall Associate Director at DTI Foundation

Stablecoins under MiCA: What it means to be compliant

In the rapidly evolving world of crypto and digital assets, regulatory frameworks are crucial for ensuring market integrity and investor confidence. Nearly three years after its initial proposal, the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) Regulation was published in the EU Official Journal in June 2023, establishing a comprehensive EU regulatory framewo...

Stablecoin currency exchanges are impacting traditional FX trading
Ganesh Viswanath-Natraj

Ganesh Viswanath-Natraj Assistant Professor at Gillmore Centre, Warwick

Stablecoin currency exchanges are impacting traditional FX trading

Stablecoins are cryptocurrencies that maintain a peg to traditional fiat currencies like the US dollar or Euro. The most prominent examples by market capitalization are Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC), both of which uphold a 1:1 parity with the US dollar. As of July 2024, the total market value of stablecoins has surpassed $160 billion USD. Thes...

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