Binance registers with Italy’s regulator amid plans to expand in Europe

Binance said that its legal entity in Italy had registered with the regulator in the country. This is because the major cryptocurrency exchange seeks to gain traction in Europe. The registration of Binance Italy, which was established in recent months. This could potentially make the company more accountable and reduce the prospects for money laundering. […]

There is nothing left before Blockchain Fest in Singapore

Date – 2-3 June, 2022 Venue – Marina Bay Sands, Singapore Official website – https://blockchain-fest.asia  The two-day conference will be held at Marina Bay Sands, Singapore’s most iconic hotel for the largest rooftop Infinity Pool and a wide range of shopping&entertainment, with approximately 1000 participants coming to visit the crypto event of the year –  […]

Investors in India’s Paytm have no access to payments bank data

Investors in India’s Paytm do not have access to customer data of its payments bank, CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma said in an interview. This seems to be seeking to allay concerns over reports of user data being leaked to Chinese firms. Paytm is backed by China’s Alibaba Group Holding and its affiliate Ant Group. The Reserve Bank […]

Neobanks vs Incumbents

Small businesses are facing a difficult decision, such as stick with the trusted, old-guard or make the jump to something new. It is this dilemma that, even with conservative migrations, will see Neobanks continuing their meteoric rise in the financial services industry. Readily available APIs make it easier than ever to integrate core banking features […]

Cash is no longer king – Wallester

Wallester is an Estonian fintech whose quest is to continue grow throughout Europe. They are making great strides. They seek to revolutionize the way Visa cards enhance a wealth of business processes. They offer the ability to create virtual and branded physical ready-to-use cards. Wallester’s modern API assures seamless, fast integration. With an assembled team […]

Human – AI partnership against financial crime

It’s now over six months since Brexit. There are opportunities opening up for the UK to take advantage of new-found regulatory freedom. The domestic financial services industry is also seeing rising instances of organised fraud. A recent report from Cifas, the UK’s fraud prevention community, stated that during the first six months of 2021 there was an 11% […]

Investment holdings data included in SGFinDex

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and the Smart Nation and Digital Government Group (SNDGG) have launched the second phase of the Singapore Financial Data Exchange (SGFinDex). Individuals can now view information on their investment holdings at The Central Depository (CDP). This is as a part of their consolidated financial position. Also, this is via […]