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BNP Paribas and Carrefour Launch Universal Mobile Payments System ‘Lyf Pay’
By Polina Chernykh
• 3 mins read
The new payment platform, which is set to be launched across France later this week, will allow users to make purchases using their mobile phones.
Chinese Central Bank Sets up Fintech Committee
By Polina Chernykh
• 3 mins read
The new fintech body is aimed at improving financial research, coordination and planning, China’s central bank announced on its website on Monday.
UK and Hong Kong Regulators Sign FinTech Cooperation Agreement
By Polina Chernykh
• 3 mins read
The regulatory bodies aim to foster financial innovation through a partnership that will support fintech startups seeking to grow their businesses.
Bitcoin Currently Trading at $1800 Level After Hitting an All-Time High of $1873
By Polina Chernykh
• 3 mins read
The value of the digital currency has reached a new record on Thursday, rising by more than $200 this week.
Decentralized VC Platform Cofound.it Launches Its Own Token Crowdsale
By Polina Chernykh
• 3 mins read
The first money raised during the token crowdsale will be used to finance the platform’s initial development and its strategic regional outposts.
Chinese Top Mobile Payment Service Alipay to Launch in the U.S.
By Polina Chernykh
• 3 mins read
Ant Financial, the operator of Alipay, is expanding its mobile payments platform into the United States market, following limited trials in California and New York.
Australia’s 2017 Budget Includes a Bitcoin Tax Cut
By Polina Chernykh
• 3 mins read
Australia is going to cut general sales tax for acquiring digital currency, aiming to help local fintech startups run their businesses in the country.
Amazon Unveils the Echo Show, Available to Pre-Order Now for $230
By Polina Chernykh
• 3 mins read
Called Amazon Echo Show, the new device features a built-in touchscreen that allows users to communicate with their friends by making hands-free video calls.
PayPal Integrates Venmo as a Payment Option During Checkout
By Polina Chernykh
• 3 mins read
Online payments giant is adding Venmo as a new payment option and is planning for more partnerships with companies across multiple sectors.
Billionaire Investor Tim Draper Plans to Participate in Tezos’ Initial Coin Offering
By Polina Chernykh
• 3 mins read
A well-known investor in Silicon Valley will for the first time participate in the initial coin offering, which is set to be launched later this month.