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HKMA Hosts Green Fintech Symposium 2025, Unveils Competition Winners
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority co-hosted the 2025 Green Fintech Symposium, revealing winners of the Green Fintech Competition, highlighting innovation in sustainability and green finance.
Qatar's Largest Bank Adopts JPMorgan Blockchain Platform for USD Transfers
In a groundbreaking move that signals the growing mainstream adoption of blockchain technology in traditional banking, Qatar National Bank (QNB) has ann...
HKMA and HKSTP Launch Hackathon to Spur Innovation in Banking Data Sharing
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and HKSTP have launched the IADS Developer Hackathon to drive innovation in secure banking data sharing, fostering fintech collaboration.
Retail Giant's Fintech Arm Plans Crypto Trading Launch by Year-End
Major retailer's digital banking platform set to democratize cryptocurrency access for millions of American consumers through mobile trading.
HKMA Launches Second GenA.I. Sandbox Cohort to Enhance A.I. Security
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) announces the second cohort of its GenA.I. Sandbox, focusing on secure and reliable A.I. implementation across the financial sector.
Federal Reserve's Proposal Aims to Alleviate Crypto Debanking Challenges
The Federal Reserve introduces a proposal to grant fintechs and crypto platforms direct access to payment systems, potentially reducing their dependency on traditional banks.
Fireblocks Acquires Dynamic to Enhance Onchain Financial Services
Fireblocks has acquired Dynamic, a leading wallet platform, to accelerate onchain adoption for fintechs and enterprises, enhancing digital asset experiences and infrastructure.
Andreessen Horowitz Invests in Pakistan's Zar Stablecoin Initiative
Andreessen Horowitz leads a $12.9 million funding round for Zar, a fintech startup in Pakistan, to facilitate cash-to-stablecoin conversions in emerging markets.
Hong Kong Financial Leaders Gain Insights in Riyadh Trip
The Hong Kong Academy of Finance completed a field trip to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to foster financial collaboration and gain insights into Saudi Arabia’s financial ecosystem.
Maybank Partners with BNP Paribas for Tokenized Money Market Fund
Maybank collaborates with BNP Paribas and Marketnode to launch a tokenized money market fund, enhancing transparency and accessibility in investment products.
Alibaba Founder Jack Ma Criticizes Current Financial Regulations
Alibaba founder Jack Ma highlights the importance of fintech innovations over regulations.
KPMG: Fintech Funding Fades in 2023
The global fintech market experienced its most challenging year since 2017, with investments dropping to $113.7 billion. Singapore's AI fintech sector saw a 77% increase in funding.