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Bank of England Plans to Match US Pace on Stablecoin Regulation: Report
The Bank of England has pledged to introduce its stablecoin regulatory framework at the same pace as the United States. Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the plan aims to balance innovation and consumer protection. At the same time, the Financial Conduct Authority has ended its four-year ban on crypto ETNs, marking another major step in the UK’s...
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Hong Kong Unveils Fintech 2030 Strategy to Accelerate AI, RWA Tokenisation
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched Fintech 2030, a five-year roadmap built on the success of Fintech 2025. Centred on Data, Artificial Intelligence, Resilience and Tokenisation (DART), it introduces 40 initiatives, including tokenised bonds, e-HKD trials and quantum-safe infrastructure to strengthen Hong Kong’s global fintech le...
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University Of Sheffield Invites Applications For MSc Financial Technology And Innovation 2026
Students need not have a background in finance or accounting before enrolling in this course.
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Ant Group Registers ‘Antcoin’ Trademark in Hong Kong as China Tightens Crypto Rules
Ant Group, the Alibaba-backed fintech powerhouse, has registered the “Antcoin” trademark in Hong Kong through its Cayman Islands subsidiary. The move underlines the firm’s intent to pursue blockchain-based innovation in friendlier jurisdictions as Beijing tightens its control over cryptocurrency activity and limits private digital asset proje...
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Japan Enters Stablecoin Race With Launch of Yen-Pegged JPYC
Japan has launched its first yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, developed by Tokyo-based fintech JPYC Inc. Fully backed by yen reserves and government bonds, the stablecoin aims to modernise digital payments and settlements. The launch marks Japan’s entry into the global stablecoin race, long dominated by dollar-backed assets such as USDT and USDC, and...
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Indian Techie "Earning 10 Million Yen" Talks About Work Culture, Jobs And Salary In Japan
Sumit also highlighted the differences between the working environments in India and Japan.
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Trump Meets Elon Musk Ally Over Top NASA Job
Jared Isaacman and President Donald Trump have met in recent weeks and discussed reviving the fintech billionaire's nomination to lead NASA, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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UK PM Hopes Britain Would Become India's Partner Of Choice In Fintech
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that India and the UK remain global leaders in financial technology (fintech), as trade and services between the two nations have doubled over the past four years.
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Razorpay Partners OpenAI, NPCI to Launch Agentic Payments at Global Fintech Fest 2025
Razorpay and OpenAI, along with National Payments Corporation, are coming together to bring "India's first agentic payments" solution to the country. Using the company's payments stack, people will soon be able to search, explore, and buy groceries and other products directly through the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot. Currently, the ...
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"Build For Inclusion": RBI Governor Urges Fintechs To Focus On Underserved Sections
Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday exhorted the fledgling fintech ecosystem to focus on the underserved sections of the society to deepen financial inclusion.
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UK Fintech Firm Revolut To Launch Payments Platform In India, Aims 20 Million Users By 2030
London-based digital finance firm Revolut said on Wednesday it will launch its payment platform in India, its first foray into one of the world's largest digital payments markets, as part of a planned global expansion.
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Meeting With PM Modi, Trip To Film Studio: A Look At UK PM Keir Starmer's India Agenda
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday for a two-day visit, months after New Delhi and London signed the landmark free trade agreement (FTA) after years of intense negotiations.
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Navi UPI Unveils Biometric-Based Payments for iOS, Android at Global Fintech Festival 2025
Navi UPI has introduced biometric authentication and a simplified onboarding process in India, claiming to be the first UPI app to offer biometric payments at scale. Users can now authorise transactions via fingerprint or facial recognition, eliminating the need for a PIN. The system uses secure, OS-native technology, keeping data on-device and enh...
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Who Is Charlie Javice? Founder Behind $175 Million JPMorgan Scam Jailed For Over 7 Years
Charlie Javice, founder of Frank startup, sentenced to 85 months in prison for defrauding JPMorgan Chase in a $175 million acquisition deal by falsely inflating user numbers.
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"It Seems Impossible": Indian Techie Abandons Google Job Dream After 8 Rejections, Divides Internet
The techie detailed his repeated rejections for a Google Product Manager role despite a strong profile and months of effort.
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Bank of England Plans to Match US Pace on Stablecoin Regulation: Report
The Bank of England has pledged to introduce its stablecoin regulatory framework at the same pace as the United States. Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said the plan aims to balance innovation and consumer protection. At the same time, the Financial Conduct Authority has ended its four-year ban on crypto ETNs, marking another major step in the UK’s...
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Hong Kong Unveils Fintech 2030 Strategy to Accelerate AI, RWA Tokenisation
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) has launched Fintech 2030, a five-year roadmap built on the success of Fintech 2025. Centred on Data, Artificial Intelligence, Resilience and Tokenisation (DART), it introduces 40 initiatives, including tokenised bonds, e-HKD trials and quantum-safe infrastructure to strengthen Hong Kong’s global fintech le...
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University Of Sheffield Invites Applications For MSc Financial Technology And Innovation 2026
Students need not have a background in finance or accounting before enrolling in this course.
-
Ant Group Registers ‘Antcoin’ Trademark in Hong Kong as China Tightens Crypto Rules
Ant Group, the Alibaba-backed fintech powerhouse, has registered the “Antcoin” trademark in Hong Kong through its Cayman Islands subsidiary. The move underlines the firm’s intent to pursue blockchain-based innovation in friendlier jurisdictions as Beijing tightens its control over cryptocurrency activity and limits private digital asset proje...
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Japan Enters Stablecoin Race With Launch of Yen-Pegged JPYC
Japan has launched its first yen-pegged stablecoin, JPYC, developed by Tokyo-based fintech JPYC Inc. Fully backed by yen reserves and government bonds, the stablecoin aims to modernise digital payments and settlements. The launch marks Japan’s entry into the global stablecoin race, long dominated by dollar-backed assets such as USDT and USDC, and...
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Indian Techie "Earning 10 Million Yen" Talks About Work Culture, Jobs And Salary In Japan
Sumit also highlighted the differences between the working environments in India and Japan.
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Trump Meets Elon Musk Ally Over Top NASA Job
Jared Isaacman and President Donald Trump have met in recent weeks and discussed reviving the fintech billionaire's nomination to lead NASA, according to a person familiar with the matter.
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UK PM Hopes Britain Would Become India's Partner Of Choice In Fintech
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has said that India and the UK remain global leaders in financial technology (fintech), as trade and services between the two nations have doubled over the past four years.
-
Razorpay Partners OpenAI, NPCI to Launch Agentic Payments at Global Fintech Fest 2025
Razorpay and OpenAI, along with National Payments Corporation, are coming together to bring "India's first agentic payments" solution to the country. Using the company's payments stack, people will soon be able to search, explore, and buy groceries and other products directly through the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot. Currently, the ...
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"Build For Inclusion": RBI Governor Urges Fintechs To Focus On Underserved Sections
Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Wednesday exhorted the fledgling fintech ecosystem to focus on the underserved sections of the society to deepen financial inclusion.
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UK Fintech Firm Revolut To Launch Payments Platform In India, Aims 20 Million Users By 2030
London-based digital finance firm Revolut said on Wednesday it will launch its payment platform in India, its first foray into one of the world's largest digital payments markets, as part of a planned global expansion.
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Meeting With PM Modi, Trip To Film Studio: A Look At UK PM Keir Starmer's India Agenda
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived in Mumbai on Wednesday for a two-day visit, months after New Delhi and London signed the landmark free trade agreement (FTA) after years of intense negotiations.
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Navi UPI Unveils Biometric-Based Payments for iOS, Android at Global Fintech Festival 2025
Navi UPI has introduced biometric authentication and a simplified onboarding process in India, claiming to be the first UPI app to offer biometric payments at scale. Users can now authorise transactions via fingerprint or facial recognition, eliminating the need for a PIN. The system uses secure, OS-native technology, keeping data on-device and enh...
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Who Is Charlie Javice? Founder Behind $175 Million JPMorgan Scam Jailed For Over 7 Years
Charlie Javice, founder of Frank startup, sentenced to 85 months in prison for defrauding JPMorgan Chase in a $175 million acquisition deal by falsely inflating user numbers.
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"It Seems Impossible": Indian Techie Abandons Google Job Dream After 8 Rejections, Divides Internet
The techie detailed his repeated rejections for a Google Product Manager role despite a strong profile and months of effort.
