Apple’s iPhone is taking its first steps into Bitcoin and crypto
Apple’s iPhone appears to be taking its first tentative steps into the world of bitcoin and cryptocurrency revealed in its upcoming iOS 13 software release.
Facebook’s radical Bitcoin-beating cryptocurrency plans revealed
Facebook is gearing up to unveil its bitcoin-beating new cryptocurrency GlobalCoin later this month, according to reports.
Equity crowdfunding: The low-cost way to invest in new businesses
Investing in businesses can be a good way to build wealth. But the barriers to entry have historically been high, making ‘equity crowdfunding’ attractive.
Proposed Australian migrant bank to be powered by blockchain
Blockchain technology will be at the core of a new bank aimed at servicing Australia’s migrant population which being developed by ASX-listed Novatti Group.
A record $117 billion in fintech deals have been done this year as cashless payments soar in popularity
Fintech-targeted mergers and acquisitions has increased rapidly over the last five years, and the value of deals in the space has hit a record high in 2019
Afterpay, Zip propping up sluggish retail sales
In the six months to December 2018, listed buy-now, pay-later providers Afterpay and Zip accounted for about 16% of the growth in retail spending.
Big banks launching blockchain trade platform based on ‘Bitcoin-like’ token
A group of financial firms led by UBS is eyeing a blockchain trade platform for settling cross-border trades worldwide with its own “Bitcoin-like” token.
New Payments Platform ropes in QR codes
The New Payments Platform revealed it’s working quickly with banks, merchants payment services providers to hook-up scan-to-pay QR codes to its network.
