Hitachi to Launch Fintech R&D Lab in Silicon Valley
Tokyo-based Hitachi LTD., has decided to join the fintech revolution with the opening of its new Financial Innovation Laboratory in Silicon Valley. The new laboratory will be be housed …
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What Is Fintech?
Bitcoin and other digital currencies are concepts difficult to grasp by the everyday consumer and merchant, just because they do not see the value or need for these types …
Five Blockchain Startups Accepted into Plug and Play’s FinTech Accelerator
The world’s largest fintech accelerator Plug and Play, has announced the 23 startups to be accepted in its third batch of selections. Five of the twenty three companies are …
PayPal Mobile Update Adds Better Android Security
February 19, 2016
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PayPal is one of the most popular platforms for sending money all over the world, and a large portion of their daily transaction volume originates from mobile devices. It …
Dublin Is A Great Hub For FinTech and Bitcoin Innovation
February 12, 2016
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Dublin, Ireland, is attracting a lot of attention in recent months. Not only is the city seeing a healthy influx of startups and FinTech companies, but the number of …
UN for Latin America and the Caribbean Releases Report on Digital Currencies
February 5, 2016
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The United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has released a report that details the potential benefits and complications of digital currencies in the Caribbean. …
Bitcoin Exchange Gatecoin Joins The SuperCharger Accelerator in Hong Kong
January 21, 2016
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Digital currency exchange Gatecoin has joined The SuperCharger FinTech accelerator program. Gatecoin was founded in 2013 by Aurélien Menant, a former investment banker, and is currently domiciled in Hong …
Accenture includes blockchain-oriented startup to their FinTech Innovation Lab
January 7, 2016
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Recent reports that a financial innovation lab, operated by Accenture, which is a consulting and management firm) has just added a blockchain startup to its newest class. With this …
Luxembourg Wants To Become The Top European Financial Hub
December 3, 2015
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Creating the new “Financial Capital of the World” seems to be an uphill battle, but that isn’t keeping Luxembourg from giving it a shot. Most people can’t even point …