Global experts to come together for Initial Coin Offering Conference on May 29
May 19, 2017 15:01 pm UTC| Digital Currency Fintech
THEblockchain, along with EconoTimes, is going to host a conference focusing on Initial Coin Offering (ICO) a new and innovative fundraising method that has quickly gained popularity among fintech and blockchain...
U.S. CFTC establishes fintech initiative ‘LabCFTC’ in New York
May 18, 2017 11:54 am UTC| Fintech
The United State Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) announced the launch of a fintech initiative LabCFTC that is aimed in promoting fintech innovation in order to improve the quality, resiliency as well as...
Singaporean fintech startup 4xLabs secures $1.5M in pre-series A funding round
May 17, 2017 09:09 am UTC| Fintech
Singapore-based fintech firm 4xLabs, that develops solutions for money services businesses and travellers in the cash exchange market, announced that it has raised an additional USD$1.5 million in pre-series A funding...
PBOC establishes fintech committee to enhance research, planning and innovation
May 16, 2017 09:43 am UTC| Fintech Central Banks
The Peoples Bank of China (PBOC) announced that it has established a fintech committee in a move to improve research, planning as well as coordination of work on fintech, Shanghai Daily reported. Fintech, or...
UK FCA, Hong Kong SFC enter fintech agreement to foster innovation
May 15, 2017 11:45 am UTC| Fintech
The UKs Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) announced that it has entered into a co-operation agreement with the Hong Kongs Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) in a move to foster fintech collaboration in both the...
Japan seeks deregulated sandbox to foster innovation and encourage fintech startups
May 15, 2017 09:42 am UTC| Fintech
The Japanese Government has planned a pro-innovation fintech sandbox in a move to foster innovation and encourage startups in such emerging fields and the sharing economy, Nikkei reported. The government stated that the...
FIS, Venture Center select 10 startups for second VC Fintech Accelerator
May 12, 2017 10:45 am UTC| Fintech
Fidelity Information Services (FIS), a global provider of banking and payments technology leader, along with Venture Center has selected 10 companies to participate in the second year of VC Fintech Accelerator. The...
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