Montréal-based cryptocurrency platform Shakepay has officially joined Payments Canada, marking a major milestone as the first crypto-native company and only the third fintech—after Questrade and […]
Tag: DigitalCurrency
Kraken Expands Into US Securities Trading with Alpaca Partnership
In a strategic move to broaden its investment offerings, Kraken has launched US securities trading for clients residing in the United States. The expansion marks […]
Mauritania’s Central Bank Explores Digital Currency with G+D
The Central Bank of Mauritania (Banque Centrale de Mauritanie) has announced a collaborative project with Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), a German security technology group, to explore the […]
RBI Expands Use Cases for CBDC, Introduces Offline Functionality
In a significant move aimed at enhancing financial inclusion, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor, Shaktikanta Das, announced the expansion of the Central Bank […]
MAS launches blueprint outlining technology infra to facilitate digital money transactions
The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has published the Orchid Blueprint, which sets out the technology infrastructure that would be required to facilitate digital […]
CBDCs: A future beyond cash and enhanced cross-border payments, says IMF Chief
In a compelling keynote address at the Singapore Fintech Festival, Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), called for robust public […]