InsurTech Gateway launches in Australia, eyeing B2B2C opportunities
InsurTech Gateway has launched its operations in Australia and is eyeing up the country’s strong B2B2C subsector.
Dear Congress: Blockchain & digital currencies can engender greater financial inclusion, sincerely Ripple
Cryptocurrency platform Ripple, has asked the US Congress to deeply consider how they regulate cryptocurrencies.
The Philippines sees first bank to launch own cryptocurrency
Philippines-based bank UnionBank has released its own stablecoin, PHX.
Singapore sales tax exemption of digital tokens to boost crypto exchanges, says PwC
Singapore has proposed a change which will make digital payment tokens exempt from a sales tax.
SoftBank’s investment in Banco Inter sends stock soaring
SoftBank Group has invested into Latin America's Banco Inter.
Capital One’s breach was inevitable, because we did nothing after Equifax
Earlier in the week, it was revealed that credit card issuing giant Capital One had data breach which affected 100 million Americans and six million Canadians.
Mobile payment adoption just might be on the verge of a breakthrough
Mobile payments in teh US have yet to really take hold of the US market, but millenials might be changing things.
Taiwan joins Asia digital banking push with three new online licenses
Taiwan has given its first three virtual banking licenes, joining a large push in the region for online banks.
Saudi allows two firms to test computerized investment advice
The Saudi Capital Market Authority has approved two robo-advisory services to being opperations in the country.
LSE shares rally on group’s plan to buy Refinitiv for $27bn
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) looks set to acquire Refinitiv, a financial services provider, in a deal worth $27bn.