Coinbase unveils institutional grade solutions for cryptocurrency trading
In crypto, when the going gets good, the good go institutional.
Blockchain
Y2X wants to do Moore for blockchain investment
Plans to raise $200 million through global token offering.
Ex-JP Morgan duo launch blockchain start-up Clovyr
There’s no lack of Quorum with the new firm.
New York City to harvest blockchain innovation
City launching two new initiatives to support growing industry.
Opinion: blockchain is not only crappy technology but a bad vision for the future
No matter how much blockchain improves it is still headed in the wrong direction.
Ripple springs Xpring programme for blockchain innovation
Will invest in, incubate, acquire and provide grants to companies and projects.
Canada’s equity settlement blockchain project reaches viability
Payments Canada, Bank of Canada, TMX Group, Accenture and R3 all involved.
HSBC and ING in blockchain-backed trade finance breakthrough
“First” scalable trade finance transaction on R3’s blockchain platform.
Christine Lagarde, IMF: an even-handed approach to crypto-assets
A judicious look at crypto-assets leading to neither crypto-condemnation nor crypto-euphoria.
Crypto-investing 101: advice for beginners
Ten tips to help you avoid common pitfalls when investing in cryptocurrencies.
JP Morgan Chase to patent blockchain-based interbank payments tech
Application filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Top fintech stories this week – 4 May 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Trusted Key raises $3m for passwordless authentication
Trusted Key’s total funding now stands at $4.1 million.
Infographic: crypto kings
15 “crypto kings” who are making history with their engagement in the field of cryptocurrencies.
Interview: Tom Meredith, BitMinutes – better crypto for a better world
BitMinutes creates cryptocurrency around prepaid airtime minute, plans ICO for 30 April.
Citizens Bank in trade finance tech revamp with Finastra and Infosys
On the way out is CSI’s Banktrade trade finance system.
Appian World 2018: blockchain and the art of anticipation
A final analysis of the low-code application provider’s event in Miami.
Appian World 2018: Miami nice for drag and drop
A look at the low-code application provider’s event in Miami.
Credit rating processes could get better with blockchain tech
More disruptions for the credit rating industry are yet to come.
Five companies that are creating their own cryptocurrencies
More companies are getting involved and capitalising on the cryptocurrency movement.
Infographic: intersection of AI and blockchain
The convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain.
NBC and JP Morgan test debt issuance on blockchain
Consultancy firm Synechron provided business and technology consulting for the project.
Digital Asset seeks DLT domination with developer programme
DAML not in distress, just seeks the best.
First pilot client transactions executed on Batavia trade finance platform
IBM and big banks’ blockchain initiative makes progress.
Fintech funding round-up: 18 April 2018
Stars MFS Africa, Tala, Funding Societies and HelloGold.
Crypto-friendly Arival seeks US banking licence
“God bless me.”
Coinbase acquires Earn, appoints first CTO
The deal is valued at $100 million.
IBM finds firm blockchain ground with Marsh proof of insurance pilot
Applying blockchain technology for first commercial proof of insurance.
The relegated bank – a positive scenario?
Bank executives should actively consider the “relegated bank” scenario as a potential option.
Santander and Ripple unveil blockchain-based consumer payments
Santander One Pay FX is now available.
Infographic: the world of alternative payments
Money Guru has analysed the trends and how tech leads in finance.
Fintech funding round-up: 11 April 2018
Features Ant Financial, Ripple, Blockchain Capital and Liberis.
HSBC spends $2.3bn on AI and digital innovation
Hey big spender, spend a little time with me.
Coinbase Ventures launched to support crypto start-ups
Coinbase Ventures will be providing financing to promising early stage crypto-focused companies.
Blockchain: does it live up to the hype?
It’s important to separate fact from hype before jumping on the blockchain bandwagon.
Infographic: 16 blockchain disruptions
How blockchain can and will improve 16 different industries.
Symbiont brings the blockchain to mortgagetech
Teams with technology investment firm Ranieri Solutions for exploration plans.
Fintech funding round-up: 4 April 2018
Stars DriveWealth, Starta Ventures and BitPay.
IBM joins Sovrin Network for decentralised digital identity desires
Another chapter in IBM’s blockchain plans.
Interview: Red Hat – fuelling open innovation in banking
Discussing cloud titans, blockchain and why the company is at the heart of the open source community.
