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Financial Technology is a rather young industry that is comprised of companies which utilize technology to increase the efficiency of financial services they provide. Bitcoin and, by extension, Blockchain firmly belong in the FinTech industry, given that these technologies make the use of money more efficient in almost every aspect.

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People’s Bank of China Forms Committee to Oversee Fintech Impact on Economy

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

China’s fintech landscape is getting a specialized committee to oversee its impact, the People’s Bank of China has announced.

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Adel - Why Fintech Incubator Launches ICO

MAY 09, 2017 | Rebecca Campbell

Adel, a global cryptocurrency, community-based project funded platform, is aiming to create a decentralized and self-sustaining macroeconomic ecosystem for Blockchain innovation.

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Americans Skeptical of Bitcoin, Asia Surpasses US, Europe in Fintech Investments

APR 26, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

A study examines the current trends in the international money transfer space. Olivia Chow, the company’s Lead Researcher, had a chat with Cointelegraph revealing its key findings.

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PwC: FinTech Startup Partnerships Key to Banks’ Survival

APR 26, 2017 | Joseph Young

PwC, one of the “Big Four” auditors along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG, revealed in its new study that banks and financial institutions are experiencing major losses in revenue due to the emergence of fintech companies and service providers.

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Fintech Trend: Why Switzerland Pushes For Cooperation With Singapore

APR 23, 2017 | Joseph Young

At Lattice80, a non-profit fintech hub in Singapore, Ueli Maurer, a Finance Minister of Switzerland, expressed his optimism over the relationship between Switzerland and Singapore in fintech development.

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What Brexit Means for London’s First FinTech Unicorn TransferWise

APR 22, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Fast growing unicorn will stay put in its London HQ post Brexit, but will set up office on continent if UK loses passporting rights.

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Legal Status of Bitcoin in India to Be Addressed at Global Summit by Assocham

APR 13, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Blockchain and Bitcoin in India present both opportunities and challenges. Global Blockchain Summit by Assocham may create a conducive environment.

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Singapore Fintech Cooperation Hots up, Bahrain Follows UAE

MAR 30, 2017 | William Suberg

Bahrain is hot on the heels of the United Arab Emirates signing a fintech association agreement with Singapore.

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Revolut’s Remittances Disruptor “Secures” Infamous Investors Backing

MAR 17, 2017 | William Suberg

Some of investing’s most revered names have likely funnelled millions of dollars into UK disruptor remittance startup Revolut.

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Singapore Regulator Selects Japan For Next FinTech Knowledge Partner

MAR 13, 2017 | William Suberg

Singapore’s Monetary Authority has closed another fintech knowledge-sharing agreement, this time with Japan and the second in a week.

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FinTech Fund To Pour $141 mln to Aid “Financial Inclusion” in Emerging Markets

MAR 06, 2017 | William Suberg

The Accion Frontier Inclusion Fund has raised $141 million to benefit emerging markets shut out of global finance.

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Popping Fintech Bubble: How UK Startup Became Licensed Bank

MAR 03, 2017 | Rebecca Campbell

Just last summer the UK banking startup Monzo became a licensed bank. With upcoming PSD2 regulations, it is set to change the way we view traditional banking.

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Uganda Bitcoin Queen: Bank of Uganda Warning Only Makes Bitcoin Popular

MAR 02, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Katherine Atuhairi says the warning by the Bank of Uganda (BOU) asking Ugandans to stay away from Bitcoin and other digital currencies will only make Bitcoin popular in the East African nation.

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What Do Nigerian Trends Reveal About FinTech Global Future?

FEB 28, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

55% of Nigerian Finance Industry Leaders Put Fintech “At Heart of Strategy”: PwC Survey

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Hong Kong FinTech, Bitcoin Market is Lagging Behind Competitors Due to Unclear Policies

FEB 16, 2017 | Joseph Young

Hong Kong, considered as Asia’s center of financial and technological development, is struggling to see a consistent growth in its fintech and bitcoin markets.

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Americans Skeptical of Bitcoin, Asia Surpasses US, Europe in Fintech Investments

APR 26, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

A study examines the current trends in the international money transfer space. Olivia Chow, the company’s Lead Researcher, had a chat with Cointelegraph revealing its key findings.

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Uganda Bitcoin Queen: Bank of Uganda Warning Only Makes Bitcoin Popular

MAR 02, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Katherine Atuhairi says the warning by the Bank of Uganda (BOU) asking Ugandans to stay away from Bitcoin and other digital currencies will only make Bitcoin popular in the East African nation.

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People’s Bank of China Forms Committee to Oversee Fintech Impact on Economy

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

China’s fintech landscape is getting a specialized committee to oversee its impact, the People’s Bank of China has announced.

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Fintech Trend: Why Switzerland Pushes For Cooperation With Singapore

APR 23, 2017 | Joseph Young

At Lattice80, a non-profit fintech hub in Singapore, Ueli Maurer, a Finance Minister of Switzerland, expressed his optimism over the relationship between Switzerland and Singapore in fintech development.

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PwC: FinTech Startup Partnerships Key to Banks’ Survival

APR 26, 2017 | Joseph Young

PwC, one of the “Big Four” auditors along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG, revealed in its new study that banks and financial institutions are experiencing major losses in revenue due to the emergence of fintech companies and service providers.

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Popping Fintech Bubble: How UK Startup Became Licensed Bank

MAR 03, 2017 | Rebecca Campbell

Just last summer the UK banking startup Monzo became a licensed bank. With upcoming PSD2 regulations, it is set to change the way we view traditional banking.

4866

Revolut’s Remittances Disruptor “Secures” Infamous Investors Backing

MAR 17, 2017 | William Suberg

Some of investing’s most revered names have likely funnelled millions of dollars into UK disruptor remittance startup Revolut.

4414 | 1

Singapore Fintech Cooperation Hots up, Bahrain Follows UAE

MAR 30, 2017 | William Suberg

Bahrain is hot on the heels of the United Arab Emirates signing a fintech association agreement with Singapore.

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Hong Kong FinTech, Bitcoin Market is Lagging Behind Competitors Due to Unclear Policies

FEB 16, 2017 | Joseph Young

Hong Kong, considered as Asia’s center of financial and technological development, is struggling to see a consistent growth in its fintech and bitcoin markets.

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Adel - Why Fintech Incubator Launches ICO

MAY 09, 2017 | Rebecca Campbell

Adel, a global cryptocurrency, community-based project funded platform, is aiming to create a decentralized and self-sustaining macroeconomic ecosystem for Blockchain innovation.

3961 | 1

Singapore Regulator Selects Japan For Next FinTech Knowledge Partner

MAR 13, 2017 | William Suberg

Singapore’s Monetary Authority has closed another fintech knowledge-sharing agreement, this time with Japan and the second in a week.

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What Do Nigerian Trends Reveal About FinTech Global Future?

FEB 28, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

55% of Nigerian Finance Industry Leaders Put Fintech “At Heart of Strategy”: PwC Survey

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What Brexit Means for London’s First FinTech Unicorn TransferWise

APR 22, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Fast growing unicorn will stay put in its London HQ post Brexit, but will set up office on continent if UK loses passporting rights.

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Legal Status of Bitcoin in India to Be Addressed at Global Summit by Assocham

APR 13, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Blockchain and Bitcoin in India present both opportunities and challenges. Global Blockchain Summit by Assocham may create a conducive environment.

3028 | 3

FinTech Fund To Pour $141 mln to Aid “Financial Inclusion” in Emerging Markets

MAR 06, 2017 | William Suberg

The Accion Frontier Inclusion Fund has raised $141 million to benefit emerging markets shut out of global finance.

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Legal Status of Bitcoin in India to Be Addressed at Global Summit by Assocham

APR 13, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Blockchain and Bitcoin in India present both opportunities and challenges. Global Blockchain Summit by Assocham may create a conducive environment.

3028 | 3

PwC: FinTech Startup Partnerships Key to Banks’ Survival

APR 26, 2017 | Joseph Young

PwC, one of the “Big Four” auditors along with Deloitte, EY and KPMG, revealed in its new study that banks and financial institutions are experiencing major losses in revenue due to the emergence of fintech companies and service providers.

4883 | 3

Adel - Why Fintech Incubator Launches ICO

MAY 09, 2017 | Rebecca Campbell

Adel, a global cryptocurrency, community-based project funded platform, is aiming to create a decentralized and self-sustaining macroeconomic ecosystem for Blockchain innovation.

3961 | 1

Revolut’s Remittances Disruptor “Secures” Infamous Investors Backing

MAR 17, 2017 | William Suberg

Some of investing’s most revered names have likely funnelled millions of dollars into UK disruptor remittance startup Revolut.

4414 | 1

Americans Skeptical of Bitcoin, Asia Surpasses US, Europe in Fintech Investments

APR 26, 2017 | Alicia Naumoff

A study examines the current trends in the international money transfer space. Olivia Chow, the company’s Lead Researcher, had a chat with Cointelegraph revealing its key findings.

11819

Popping Fintech Bubble: How UK Startup Became Licensed Bank

MAR 03, 2017 | Rebecca Campbell

Just last summer the UK banking startup Monzo became a licensed bank. With upcoming PSD2 regulations, it is set to change the way we view traditional banking.

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Singapore Regulator Selects Japan For Next FinTech Knowledge Partner

MAR 13, 2017 | William Suberg

Singapore’s Monetary Authority has closed another fintech knowledge-sharing agreement, this time with Japan and the second in a week.

3594

People’s Bank of China Forms Committee to Oversee Fintech Impact on Economy

MAY 15, 2017 | William Suberg

China’s fintech landscape is getting a specialized committee to oversee its impact, the People’s Bank of China has announced.

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Fintech Trend: Why Switzerland Pushes For Cooperation With Singapore

APR 23, 2017 | Joseph Young

At Lattice80, a non-profit fintech hub in Singapore, Ueli Maurer, a Finance Minister of Switzerland, expressed his optimism over the relationship between Switzerland and Singapore in fintech development.

6063

What Brexit Means for London’s First FinTech Unicorn TransferWise

APR 22, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

Fast growing unicorn will stay put in its London HQ post Brexit, but will set up office on continent if UK loses passporting rights.

3258

FinTech Fund To Pour $141 mln to Aid “Financial Inclusion” in Emerging Markets

MAR 06, 2017 | William Suberg

The Accion Frontier Inclusion Fund has raised $141 million to benefit emerging markets shut out of global finance.

2549

What Do Nigerian Trends Reveal About FinTech Global Future?

FEB 28, 2017 | Shivdeep Dhaliwal

55% of Nigerian Finance Industry Leaders Put Fintech “At Heart of Strategy”: PwC Survey

3456

Uganda Bitcoin Queen: Bank of Uganda Warning Only Makes Bitcoin Popular

MAR 02, 2017 | Frisco d'Anconia

Katherine Atuhairi says the warning by the Bank of Uganda (BOU) asking Ugandans to stay away from Bitcoin and other digital currencies will only make Bitcoin popular in the East African nation.

7566

Singapore Fintech Cooperation Hots up, Bahrain Follows UAE

MAR 30, 2017 | William Suberg

Bahrain is hot on the heels of the United Arab Emirates signing a fintech association agreement with Singapore.

4012

Hong Kong FinTech, Bitcoin Market is Lagging Behind Competitors Due to Unclear Policies

FEB 16, 2017 | Joseph Young

Hong Kong, considered as Asia’s center of financial and technological development, is struggling to see a consistent growth in its fintech and bitcoin markets.

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