CryptoHarlem founder Matt Mitchell says government and corporate surveillance and citizens’ inability to protect against it are great threats to personal security.
OCC’s new Office of Financial Technology has a director and an opening date
The OCC is replacing its Office of Innovation with a new body that will help it stay on top of fintech developments and emerging risks.
Africa: The next hub for Bitcoin, crypto adoption and venture capital?
Cointelegraph’s Elisha Owusu Akyaw shares how cryptocurrency is changing the financial landscape in Africa — and the opportunities and challenges that come with it.
Web2 giants coming into Web3 could benefit ecosystem — PBW founder
Paris Blockchain Week founder Michael Amar believes large Web2 companies entering the Web3 space bring resources capable of increasing mass adoption.
BlockFi in no immediate danger, despite Silicon Valley Bank exposure: Report
Christine Okike, a lawyer representing BlockFi at its bankruptcy hearing claimed that BlockFi is not in immediate danger and has sufficient funds to continue operating normally.
Crypto and blockchain education becomes priority at top universities
As crypto adoption rises, more universities are offering crypto courses.
Carbon market gets a much-needed boost from blockchain technology — Web3 exec
An Allinfra Climate exec thinks digitizing carbon market processes via distributed ledger technology can bring about efficiency and predictability that hasn’t existed before.
Crypto Was Singapore’s Top Area of Fintech Investment in 2022 Despite Global Slowdown: KPMG
Crypto or Blockchain was the top area of fintech investment in Singapore for the year 2022 despite the global slowdown in the space, according to KPMG despite the finding of a key trend that investors are shifting to non-crypto blockchain-based solutions.
Digital bank Revolut launches crypto staking for UK and EEA customers: Report
Currently, staking is available for DOT, XTZ, ADA, and ETH crypto assets, with yields reportedly ranging from 2.99% to 11.65%%.
Ark Invest CEO sees potential crypto rebound amid whiffs of a Fed pivot
The crypto and innovative tech investment firm is confident that inflation will fall and the Fed will pivot in 2023.
Alameda Research liquidators lost $72,000 during a fund consolidation attempt
The loss occurred while Alameda Research liquidators were attempting to close a borrow position on Aave, but instead, removed the extra collateral used for the position.
Jack Ma surrenders control of fintech giant Ant Group
After founding Ant Group in 2014, Chinese billionaire Jack Ma is now ceding control of the company as part of Ant’s corporate structure changes.
Blockchain fintech GammaRey signs $320M merger agreement
GammaRey said it has nearly $800 million in consumer assets.
Is DeFi back? GMX rallies toward all-time high and LOOKS price gains 30%
GMX and LOOKS price pulled off double-digit rallies in the last week as former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes revealed his investment thesis for both projects.
Tokenized government bonds free up liquidity in traditional financial systems
There are a number of benefits associated with tokenized government bonds, yet adoption may take time.
Blockchain-based infrastructure forges the future for carbon markets, crypto and commodities
Rising from the ashes of old crypto exchanges, a new paradigm arises.
Cardano to launch new algorithmic stablecoin in 2023
‘Djed’ is set to go live in Jan. 2023, after a successful audit and a series of rigorous stress tests
Banks still show interest in digital assets and DeFi amid market chaos
Traditional financial institutions continue to demonstrate use cases for digital asset support, along with DeFi capabilities, despite current market conditions.
OCC makes its staff available for fintech-related discussions
The announcement of one-on-one discussions with the OCC followed the department saying it planned to establish an Office of Financial Technology starting in 2023.
Singapore bank DBS uses DeFi to trade FX and state securities
Major Asian financial institution DBS Bank has applied DeFi technology for a project backed by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.