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Revolut Launches Ethereum and Cardano Staking
Blockchain & Crypto

Revolut Launches Ethereum and Cardano Staking

Revolut will support staking a selection of tokens, with yields as high as 11.65%.

6 of the biggest trends in cryptocurrency 2023
Blockchain & Crypto

6 of the biggest trends in cryptocurrency 2023

Cryptocurrency is a rapidly evolving phenomenon that has taken the world by storm. With the rise of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, the world has seen a transformation in the way people view and use money. As we move into 2023, it’s clear that the cryptocurrency trend is not slowing down and is continuing to shape […]

Dubai Releases Crypto Regulations for Virtual Asset Services Providers
Finance & Economics

Dubai Releases Crypto Regulations for Virtual Asset Services Providers

Dubai mandates licensing for crypto services providers with new regulatory requirements by the VARA.

Partech Raises $262M to Invest in African Tech Companies
Finance & Economics

Partech Raises $262M to Invest in African Tech Companies

The venture capital company Partech has closed its second African fund worth $262 million.

Nepal Introduces in Stores NFC Mobile Payments
Fintech & Ecommerce

Nepal Introduces in Stores NFC Mobile Payments

Residents of Nepal got the opportunity to make contactless NFC payments by connecting a smartphone to a special reader at a point of sale (POS) without the need for an Internet connection.

Ramp Launches Platform for Transferring Digital Assets into Fiat Currency
Blockchain & Crypto

Ramp Launches Platform for Transferring Digital Assets into Fiat Currency

Crypto infrastructure startup Ramp has launched a platform for transferring digital assets back to fiat currency after receiving permission from regulatory authorities for relevant activities.

BNPL Firm Openpay Falls Into Receivership
Finance & Economics

BNPL Firm Openpay Falls Into Receivership

The Australian operator BNPL Openpay declared bankruptcy a few days after reports of a record quarterly profit.

Genesis and Creditors Gemini Reach $100 Million Agreement
Blockchain & Crypto

Genesis and Creditors Gemini Reach $100 Million Agreement

Gemini and Genesis reach $100 million agreement over Earn program.

Bank of England Launches CBDC Project
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Bank of England Launches CBDC Project

Bank of England launches design phase of its ‘digital pound’ project.

Binance to Suspend US Dollar Bank Transfers This Week
Blockchain & Crypto

Binance to Suspend US Dollar Bank Transfers This Week

Starting Wednesday, Binance is suspending U.S. dollar transfers, withdrawals, and deposits for international customers.

Impersonation Scams: What They Are and How to Spot Them
All materials

Impersonation Scams: What They Are and How to Spot Them

Every day, millions of people encounter scams. Whether they’re anonymous phone calls, phishing emails, or suspicious texts, the intent is the same – to steal your hard-earned money.

Nucleus365 Launches European Instant Payments
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Nucleus365 Launches European Instant Payments

Nucleus365 launched a fast payment system for its European customers.

Wink Secures $3 Million Seed Investment
Finance & Economics

Wink Secures $3 Million Seed Investment

Wink, a US-based biometric identification and payments platform, has reported receiving an additional initial investment of $3 million.

BBVA Ports Its Investment Banking Operations to Amazon Web Services
Finance & Economics

BBVA Ports Its Investment Banking Operations to Amazon Web Services

Spanish financial group BBVA transfers its complex investment banking operations to Amazon Web Services (AWS).

TSB Pilots Banking Pods
Finance & Economics

TSB Pilots Banking Pods

The British commercial bank TSB established cooperation with the Note Machine company in order to create banking pods instead of traditional local branches.

BNPL Firm Zilch Forms Partnership With StepChange
Finance & Economics

BNPL Firm Zilch Forms Partnership With StepChange

BNPL company Zilch, which is based in London, has reached an agreement on cooperation with a charitable organization StepChange, which specializes in providing consulting services on issues related to debt management.