Blockchain Australia accuses gov’t of dismissing industry as a ‘wild west’
The industry organisation has accused the government of focusing on tales about harmful actors and frauds rather than engaging with the blockchain community to develop regulation that is fit for purpose. Blockchain Australia, a trade organisation representing the country’s cryptocurrency business, has cautioned that the country has fallen behind on the regulatory front as a […]
Mastercard supports seven fintech firms with its Start Path program
Mastercard Start Path is a new program for fintech firms that aim to develop and accelerate innovation in digital asset technology. Mastercard, the international payments giant, has welcomed a slew of notable cryptocurrency companies into its fintech accelerator. Mastercard Start Path, an accelerator program for fintech firms, introduced a new startup engagement program on Tuesday, […]
Visa acquires fintech platform Currencycloud
Visa announced its acquisition of the London-based fintech firm, Currencycloud. The new development aims to improve Visa’s foreign exchange business and expand them to serve financial institutions, fintech and partners. On Thursday, Visa announced that it has inked a definitive agreement to buy Currencycloud, a fintech platform that serves around 500 financial and technology clients […]