By FintechNews staff –Cryptocurrency adoption has grown increased six-fold in the past couple of years since its inception. But digital currencies are not equally welcomed everywhere. Governments of different countries react to digital currencies differently as they cannot surely be regulated and controlled. Several countries are banning bitcoin and crypto transactions altogether. But some […]

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  As nations worldwide continue to sanction Russia in condemnation of their invasion of Ukraine, companies have now joined the movement to exclude the Russian government — and sometimes Russians— from their list of clients.  Some of these companies have decided to ban them as a recommendation to the international sanction provisions from The Office […]

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    President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine has officially signed into law the structure upon which Ukraine will build bitcoin and other cryptocurrency markets, legalizing the emerging market in a way that is “bringing the crypto sector out of the shadows,” according to a translated press release from the Ministry and Committee for Digital Transformation […]

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  U.S. President Joe Biden signed an executive order (E.O.) outlining federal efforts to research and develop specific guidelines for the use of bitcoin, alternative cryptocurrencies and a possible Federal Reserve central bank digital currency (CBDC) as the country seeks to remain at the core of the global financial system. The order highlights how the […]

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    As global trade becomes more interdependent, countries have increasingly used corporate tax rates as a way to attract international business and support domestic economic activity. However, given the numerous ways that different countries apply corporate tax, it can be difficult to compare nations at a glance. Data for each country’s corporate tax rates […]

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  By FintechNews staff There’s no denying that 2021 was the year that cryptocurrency went mainstream. Even with a couple of bad busts to counter the booms, Bitcoin gained acceptance as a financial asset rather than some far-out, libertarian fantasy money project. Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are bringing blockchain technology into mainstream culture, attracting buyers not […]

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    GB Bank, a new bank focussed on getting Britain building again, has today  announced it has chosen Leeds-based regtech innovator TruNarrative, a LexisNexis® Risk Solutions  company, to provide its full suite of customer onboarding and transactional risk compliance  capabilities.  GB Bank aims to support under-served SME property developers and is the first UK […]

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    gunnercooke has announced it is now accepting payment for legal and professional services in crypto assets such as ether and bitcoin, in a move it believes is the first for a major law firm in the UK. Cryptoasset exchange coinpass, which is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has partnered with gunnercooke to make […]

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  By FintechNews staff -The RegTech (regulatory technology) industry has experienced rapid growth over the last two years as financial institutions dealt with the rising tide of regulatory changes and rules updates brought by remote working and increased use of digital channels post Covid-19. As a result, RegTech spending by banks and other highly regulated […]

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  By FintehNews staff   –Compliance has never been easy for Fintechs. But when the regulatory landscape started to change fast, things became even more complicated. –Brexit has added a big chunk of uncertainty for the fintech market. And then the pandemic brought new concerns about the protection to the table -Top Fintech CEOs give […]

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  Life is full of challenges and pressures. When life gets tough, it’s nice to know there are people out there who can help you get through the hard times. But what if you don’t have a lot of money? This is where working with an online law firm could be helpful. Working with a […]

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