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PortuguêsConsumers will be able to leverage their BTC holdings and digital assets to purchase real estate in the U.S. Miami-based fintech startup Milo is introducing what it claims is the…
Continue ReadingJob postings with terms like “Bitcoin,” “Ethereum,” “blockchain” and “cryptocurrency” grew 395% in the United States last year. It wasn’t just a bull run for prices last year. Careers in…
Continue ReadingAccording to British lawmakers, a central bank digital currency (CBDC) is likely to raise the cost of borrowing while hurting financial stability. They insist the touted potential advantages of a…
Continue ReadingThe cryptocurrency firm FTX has announced the launch of a $2 billion venture capital fund called FTX Ventures. The fund’s focus will be on advancing blockchain and Web3 technology alongside…
Continue ReadingRevolut, a leading fintech platform and neobank, has received a special banking license to operate in Spain. User deposits are now insured up to €100K, with the coverage being provided…
Continue ReadingThe British payment platform said it will use funds to further crypto payment processing. Global payments processor Checkout.com announced a $1 billion Series D funding round on Wednesday, which marks…
Continue ReadingFintechs account for nearly two-thirds of the $4.9 billion that was raised by African technology firms during the past year. Fintech groups also dominate in terms of funding that exceeds…
Continue ReadingOn Monday, January 10, the Argentina-based mobile wallet company Belo announced that the platform has added support for the Lightning Network by partnering with the bitcoin payment processor and infrastructure…
Continue ReadingN26 co-founder says rushing for a global expansion has caused N26 to drop behind in crypto and equities trading. German neobank N26, one of the biggest European fintechs with over…
Continue ReadingChina’s social media giant, Wechat has said it will support the digital yuan in a move that is expected to increase the of Chinese residents that use the central bank’s…
Continue ReadingThe Jamaican central bank successfully completed the pilot testing of its central bank digital currency, a statement from the bank has said. The statement however reveals that only one payment…
Continue ReadingSWIFT, the Belgian-based cooperative that serves as an intermediary and settlement executor of financial transactions between banks worldwide is planning to experiment with asset tokenization in 2022. In a blog…
Continue ReadingThe independent investment fund led by Kraken alumni that’s focused on early-stage companies and protocols, Kraken Ventures, announced the successful closing of its first fund at $65 million. Presently, the…
Continue ReadingTymebank, a South Africa-based digital bank, recently completed its Series B funding round with $70 million invested in the firm by Tencent and U.K. development financier, CDC Group. Funds to…
Continue ReadingAlong with the growing popularity of cryptocurrencies, Ukrainians are enjoying an expanding range of related services and products. Besides new options to buy and trade coins, crypto users in the…
Continue Reading“There is so much potential in unlocking cryptocurrency and digital assets beyond today’s narrow and restrictive use cases,” said Szymon Sypniewicz, Ramp co-founder and CEO. On Wednesday, crypto-fiat gateway payments…
Continue ReadingA Kenya based fintech, Kwara has raised $4 million in a seed round that was led by Breega VC firm. The funds will be used to create an app that…
Continue ReadingSome economic experts from Africa have suggested that the continent now needs a common cryptocurrency and an integrated capital market to boost trade and sustain growth. The Importance of a…
Continue ReadingAccording to an analysis of the $417.5 million that was raised by Nigerian tech startups during the first nine months of 2021, fintech firms accounted for about $379 million or…
Continue ReadingThe Ghanaian government’s proposal to introduce a 1.75% levy on digital transactions was recently rejected by a minority of lawmakers who insist the new tax derails efforts to help increase…
Continue Reading“Policy sprints” Three major US agencies–Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency– released a joint statement recently. It listed crypto activities that will…
Continue ReadingThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has acknowledged that the recently launched Nigerian central bank digital currency (CBDC) is attracting interest from many institutions globally, including central banks. Still, the fund…
Continue ReadingFinancial technology (fintech) has exploded during the last two years and cryptocurrency and blockchain firms have bolstered the billion-dollar industry. A recently published study by Utility Bidder indicates that the…
Continue ReadingNearly half a million e-naira wallets have been downloaded a few weeks after the central bank digital currency (CBDC) was officially launched by Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, the central bank…
Continue ReadingA South Africa and London-based fintech startup, JUMO, recently revealed it has raised $120 million in a funding round led by Fidelity Management & Research Company. AI-Powered Financial Services According…
Continue ReadingA recent report by CR2 on Africa’s fintech transformation suggests traditional financial institutions can still be a part of the fintech financial revolution if they leverage one of their most…
Continue ReadingThe poll seems to indicate that crypto investors skew younger and more male than the population as a whole. A survey released by the Pew Research Center on Thursday found…
Continue ReadingWhile Nigerians have seemingly embraced the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)’s digital currency, skeptical analysts believe a lack of trust in the government will ultimately limit the e-naira’s prospects for…
Continue ReadingWhile the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) continues to tout the e-naira’s credentials as a tool for fostering financial inclusion, some experts agree that this central bank digital currency (CBDC)…
Continue ReadingChipper Cash, one of Africa’s biggest fintechs, recently concluded a Series C extension funding round in which it raised $150 million, a report by Techcrunch has revealed. New Investors Participate…
Continue ReadingThe proposal, called the ACCEPT Resolution, would apply to gift shops, vending machines and restaurants. U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas submitted a resolution on the Senate floor Monday that would…
Continue ReadingThe latest funding extension round puts the African fintech and bitcoin app at a $2 billion valuation. African cross-border payments app Chipper Cash has raised $150 million in a Series…
Continue ReadingA Nigerian Federal Court judge recently ruled that the two frozen bank accounts belonging to Rise Vest Technologies, which is accused of trading cryptocurrencies, must be reopened. CBN’s Bank Account…
Continue ReadingThe Nigerian President, Muhammadu Buhari, is expected to formally launch the country’s central bank digital currency (CBDC) on October 25, 2021. High-Level Endorsement of the CBDC According to a statement…
Continue ReadingXanPool positions itself as a “Uniswap-like” crypto-to-fiat AMM relying on the liquidity of its participants. Cryptocurrency-to-fiat infrastructure provider Xanpool continues expanding operations in the Asia Pacific (APAC) by securing fresh…
Continue ReadingThe Ghanaian central bank is seeking to make its digital currency, the e-cedi, available to offline users, an official with the bank has said. Overcoming the Challenge of Limited Power…
Continue ReadingThe committee recommended more clarity for DAOs, new capital gains tax provisions, and tax breaks for green miners. The Senate Committee on Australia as a Technology and Financial Center (ATFC)…
Continue ReadingA deficit in crypto talent is pushing salaries up in Indian companies engaged with the domestic and global blockchain industry, local media reported quoting data from recent studies. Demand for…
Continue ReadingWith increased concern about the carbon footprint that the crypto industry creates, alternative enterprise solutions emerge that can help cut down on the energy costs involved. What’s next for the…
Continue ReadingFor the second year in a row, an Asian country topped the Index of Economic Freedom. Singapore’s world ranking and its high score were boosted by its property rights and trade…
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