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Thailand central bank unveils plans for digital currency pilot in 2022

The Bank of Thailand (BOT) has revealed it intends to begin a retail central bank digital currency (CBDC) pilot study in the second quarter of 2022.

El Salvador becomes first country to make Bitcoin a legal currency

The government of El Salvador has passed a bill that will see Bitcoin join the US dollar as legal tender in the country.
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Real estate investment platform BitProperty to launch ICO

BitProperty, a Japan-based blockchain-powered real estate investment platform, is looking to raise more funds by launching a token sale later this month.The company is...

Klarna bolsters UK presence with key regional market expansions

FinTech juggernaut Klarna has expanded its footprint in the UK with a new office in London and larger premises in Manchester.

Coinbase responds to racism and discrimination allegations

Coinbase has been accused of having created a culture fraught with bullying, racism and discrimination against black people in a new exposé from the New York Times.

Germany’s banks lash out against Libra whilst pushing for a digital euro

Could a digital euro be a better alternative to Libra? A leading group of German banks thinks so. The Association of German Banks (Bankenverband) made...

Will CBDCs deliver major social change?

A recent study by Ripple has found that over 70% of respondents across five global regions believe central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) could deliver major social change in the next five years.

MAS, NRF and NUS launch research institute to bolster the digitalisation of the Asian...

The Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF) is a new initiative from three Singaporean authorities to speed up the development of digital financial services in Asia.

Chinese associations call for crypto crackdown citing safety concerns

Three Chinese associations have called for a complete ban on financial institutions and payment firms providing cryptocurrency services to customers.

Revealing why CGEX will be destroying its customer data in September

Malta-based cryptocurrency exchange CGEX has announced it is going to delete its data about customers next month.

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Novibet and FullCircl's W2 forge new paths in digital compliance for enhanced customer safety

Novibet and FullCircl’s W2 forge new paths in digital compliance for enhanced customer safety

Novibet, a global leader in online betting, has announced a new partnership with FullCircl’s identity solutions platform, W2, to enhance its digital compliance capabilities.
Corlytics bolsters global leadership by acquiring Deloitte UK's RegTech platform

Corlytics bolsters global leadership by acquiring Deloitte UK’s RegTech platform

Corlytics, a leading global player in regulatory intelligence and automated policy compliance, has acquired a groundbreaking digital RegTech platform from Deloitte UK.
Cogo and Personetics team up to enhance bank sustainability efforts

Cogo and Personetics team up to enhance bank sustainability efforts

Cogo, a specialist in tracking carbon footprints, has entered into a strategic partnership with Personetics, a leader in AI-driven personalised engagement platforms for financial institutions.
iwoca secures £270m from Citi and Barclays to boost SME lending

iwoca secures £270m from Citi and Barclays to boost SME lending

iwoca, a prominent FinTech company, has announced a significant new funding round, securing £270m in debt financing from major financial players Citi and Barclays.
Bloomberg unveils innovative tool for sustainable investment screening tool

Bloomberg unveils innovative tool for sustainable investment screening tool

Bloomberg today unveiled a new sustainable investment screening tool available on the Bloomberg Terminal.

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