Tag: banks

November 27, 2023

It’s been just eight months since the largest supporter of tech startup funding, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) collapsed, triggering the fall of crypto’s preferred institution, Signature Bank. In an industry plagued by inflation, mass layoffs, and recessionary conditions, what is […]

March 29, 2023

EPI Company has expressed its support for the European Commission’s proposed legislation on instant payments, which aligns with the Commission’s Retail Payments Strategy. The proposed regulation would make instant payments available to all European citizens, including individuals and businesses/merchants, on […]

March 24, 2023

These sound like crazy questions, right? Banks have been banking for over 100 years, why would that change? Let me draw a parallel with the telecoms industry. Initially, we sent smoke signals or used drums to communicate with other humans […]

December 28, 2022

Venezuelan Banks Suspend Crypto-Related Accounts Venezuelan banks are ramping up vigilance on accounts that commonly are related to cryptocurrency transactions. According to a blog post published by Legalrocks, a Venezuelan law firm focused on cryptocurrency and blockchain, more than 75 […]

November 15, 2022

With banks subject to higher regulatory requirements, fintech and payments companies are at the forefront of technological innovation in financial services. As such, the fintech and payments sector has grown at an unprecedented rate and spawned companies in verticals of […]

October 17, 2022

Mastercard officially announced on Oct. 17 a new program to enable financial institutions to bring crypto trading capabilities and services to their customers. Called “Crypto Source,” the program is designed to allow users to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrencies, complemented […]

October 4, 2022

The Payments Innovation Jury today releases its 2022 global report titled: “Payment Innovation: Myths and Realities”, which reveals some surprising insights from senior decision makers across the industry. The 2022 report explores several key areas where payment innovation is currently […]