Tag: Regulation
Are overseas portals next in US equity crowdfunding?
Much excitement has been generated with the enactment of Regulation Crowdfunding (Reg CF) and the ability of non-accredited investors to invest in startup. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
Explanatory memo on Australian crowdfunding legislation
Here is the explanatory memorandum on the Australian crowdfunding legislation that is expected to soon become law. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
Canadian officials: FinTech needed to protect consumers
Canadian officials must be mindful of maintaining FinTech development while protecting customers and banks. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
Chinese bank union to tackle receipt forgery with blockchain
Eight Chinese banks have teamed up with blockchain research startup Shenzhen Blockchain Financial Services. Read more: www.coindesk.com
NY regulator’s bid to expand FinTech authority in jeopardy
The New York Department of Financial Services' attempt to expand its authority over fintech companies could be shot down by state lawmakers. Read more: www.americanbanker.com
PBoC: Bitcoin exchanges ‘can’t work without regulations’
The director of the PBoC has shared his views circulating Bitcoin after the country’s central bank’s recent regulatory inspections on bitcoin exchanges. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
Brazil’s fast-growing FinTechs discuss regulation
FinTech firms in Brazil are grouping to discuss how to regulate the fast-growing sector. Read more: www.reuters.com
Hong Kong FinTech market lagging due to unclear policies
Hong Kong, which many consider as the Asian centre of FinTech is struggling to see consistent growth in its FinTech and Bitcoin markets. Read more: cointelegraph.com
US regulatory environment threatens the rise of FinTech
The growth of FinTech is challenging governments to devise new regulations to meet the demands of the burgeoning industry. Read more: techcrunch.com
How FinTech can take off without getting hampered by regulations
Increasingly, financial technology firms from online payments apps to small business lending startups are competing against traditional firms. Read more: fortune.com