653 Results from /crypto
Alexander Boehm Chief Executive Officer at PayRate42
The FBI's recent undercover operation involving the fake cryptocurrency NexFundAI (NEXF) has sent shockwaves through both the crypto world and regulatory circles. While it's certainly impressive that the agency managed to expose market manipulators using their own tactics against them, it also raises significant concerns about transparency, accoun...
14 October 2024 /crypto /crime
Janine Grainger CEO at Easy Crypto
You’re at the dinner table, the BBQ is sizzling, or you're small talking with colleagues at work - suddenly, conversation stalls. Heads turn toward you, the resident crypto enthusiast, and before you know it, someone asks the inevitable: “So… how’s that crypto looking?” If you’ve ever convinced anyone to join team crypto, this scenario is all too ...
09 October 2024 /inclusion /crypto
With the implementation of the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) regulation set to take effect in January 2025, the European Union is introducing a more stringent regulatory framework for crypto-assets, including stablecoins. MiCA mandates that stablecoin issuers—such as Tether—obtain an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) license if they wish to con...
09 October 2024 /crypto
Obirije Ndubuisi CTO at Afriex
Unstoppable Rise of Stablecoins in the Remittance Landscape The global remittance industry, a financial lifeline for millions of people around the world, is undergoing a seismic shift. Traditional remittance channels, on their part, have reached saturation and are plugging along with unnecessary high fees, snail-like speeds, and restrictive access...
09 October 2024 /regulation /crypto Cryptocurrency Insights
Nick Jones CEO at Zumo
With regulation ramping up for providers around the world, the crypto sector will need to keep a very close eye on sustainability as it continues its impressive growth trajectory. The global cryptocurrency market cap now exceeds $2.3 trillion and as the industry realises new use cases and matures, there are new issues to consider. This includes the...
04 October 2024 /sustainable /crypto Blockchain in Banking and Financial Services
Nkiru Uwaje Chief Operating Officer at MANSA
In recent years, stablecoins have emerged as a transformative force in the world’s financial system, offering a digital alternative to traditional currencies while maintaining price stability. As businesses and consumers demand faster, more efficient payment solutions, stablecoins are increasingly being adopted across almost every sector. From rev...
03 October 2024 /payments /crypto Innovation in Financial Services
Ketharaman Swaminathan Founder and CEO at GTM360 Marketing Solutions
Central Bank Digital Currency is digital cash. Like paper currency notes, it's issued by the central bank and does not bear interest. Also, like paper currency notes, it's legal tender. At its inception, CBDC was supposed to be based on the blockchain. We don't hear much about that facet of it nowadays. At least 130 countries have announced plans f...
30 September 2024 /payments /crypto
Luigi Wewege President at Caye International Bank
As we move further into 2024, the pace of innovation in financial services has only accelerated, driven by emerging technologies, shifting regulatory frameworks, and changing client expectations. This past year has seen major breakthroughs that are set to not only reshape the industry but also impact how consumers and businesses interact with fin
16 September 2024 /crypto /predictions Artificial Intelligence and Financial Services
The tokenisation of financing, or in plain language the provision of real-world loans using blockchains, is a shining example of the utility of blockchain technology. This financial revolution is slated to boost accessibility, efficiency and transparency throughout the financing ecosystem, but few understand the technology enabling this shift. W...
12 September 2024 /payments /crypto Innovation in Financial Services
The MiCA regulation (Markets in Crypto-Assets) is about to reshape the entire crypto landscape in the EU, and it's not just about exchanges and token issuers. Crypto payment providers—those specializing in enabling payments through cryptocurrencies—are also facing major changes. So, what exactly will MiCA mean for these businesses? Crypto Payment ...
12 September 2024 /crypto
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