FinTech News

Former CFTC chairman J. Christopher Giancarlo has some new remarks regarding his Digital Dollar initiative, speaking in Davos.

The world of mainstream finance may fall behind without technological innovation, according to multiple experts’ comments at the Davos WEF.

As the FCA looks to shake things up under their new AML regime, how will the U.K. and the global cryptocurrency industry react?

The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority has proposed a regulatory framework that would have it oversee digital wallets, including Calibra.

The Libra Association has formed a five-member steering committee to guid the network’s technical development.

J. Christopher Giancarlo, ex-CFTC chairman aka “Crypto Dad” has started a think tank to promote the blockchain-based U.S. dollar.

Payments behemoth Visa has acquired financial technology firm Plaid for $5.3 billion to better connect with fintech applications.

Fintech and blockchain developer Ant Financial, an affiliate of e-commerce giant Alibaba, has been ranked the fifth most valuable private firm in China.

This DeFi service and tech provider for small- and medium-sized exchanges says it has attracted 130 partners worldwide.

The non-profit organization Hong Kong Institute of Bankers has onboarded six virtual banks as corporate members.

Australia’s former Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy has become chairman of the advisory board for an insurance-focused blockchain ...

Amsterdam-based bank and financial services firm ING is reportedly developing cryptocurrency custody technology.

China’s securities regulator CSRC will reportedly open a tech division that will be headed by the former chief of the central bank’s digital currency initiative...

Cointelegraph is delighted to announce the launch of Cointelegraph China, headquartered in Guangzhou.

Canadian venture capital firm secured $320 million to make investments in promising fintech startups around the world, with a particular focus on Canada.