The Critical Role of Compliance Compliance in the crypto world is not just about adhering to rules; it’s about understanding and implementing them to support innovation while ensuring legal and ethical standards. Anne Rothwell emphasised the importance of being a collaborative partner in this process, stating, “It’s being a partner to the teams and explaining and educating them as to why we need to do something.” The Impact ofRead More »
Journey into Crypto: A Blend of Traditional Finance and Innovation Lukas’s journey into crypto is a blend of curiosity and professional evolution. Starting in the traditional financial sector, his intrigue with blockchain technology led him to Bitpanda in 2018. His banking and strategy consulting background provided a unique perspective on the potential of crypto services in financial services. This fusion of traditional finance experience with a passion for digitalRead More »
The Inception of Yield App Diving into the origins of Yield App, Gero shares how the digital wealth management platform has rapidly grown its customer base and assets under management since its inception in 2020. He explains the evolution from a DeFi utilisation company to a more comprehensive digital wealth management platform offering high fixed interest yield on crypto assets. With their own fiat infrastructure, they can offer some ofRead More »
Crypto Winter’s Impact on Investments The onset of a crypto winter invariably heralds a frosty investment climate; a narrative resonated in the 91% investment dip witnessed in January 2023. The collapse of FTX further cast long shadows over the VC community’s sentiment. Yet, amidst this icy expanse, Keyrock, helmed by Kevin, secured a remarkable $72 million Series B funding. Kevin’s trident of success hinges on a long-term vision, resilience,Read More »
BACS, CHAPS, and Faster Payments: A Whistlestop Guide Introduction: In UK banking, terms like BACS, CHAPS, and Faster Payments have become synonymous with efficient money transfers. Understanding these systems is crucial for businesses and individuals as the financial world evolves. This article delves into the intricacies of these payment methods, shedding light on their significance in today’s banking landscape.Source. BACS (Bankers’ Automated Clearing Services): BACS is a popular electronic systemRead More »
London, 6th September 2023, 8am GMT: Pionew Ireland Limited (Pionew), the leading centralised crypto asset exchange leveraging best-in-class automated trading bots, has acquired their Irish VASP (Virtual Asset Service Provider) licence and partnered with Fiat Republic. This collaboration will enable Pionew to leverage Fiat Republic’s robust API technology to provide seamless fiat deposits and withdrawals with in-built redundancy, as they debut their crypto exchange, webot.com/eu in Europe next quarter. Pionew’sRead More »
Read part one here and part two here. 1. The Balance of Immediate and Future Goals Your immediate focus might be setting up your fiat system to ensure smooth pay-ins and pay-outs for users. But remember to gaze at the horizon too. Have a roadmap for your journey from local to international markets. Your chosen fiat provider should support your currency needs and be part of a crypto-friendly ecosystem. 2.Read More »
Join Sardine’s Simon Taylor in this episode of Crypto Legends as he serves up a dish of Cryptocurrency & Fintech Brain Food. Simon Taylor’s Fintech experience has led to him becoming a prominent figure in cryptocurrency, web 2.5 and web three. In this episode of crypto legends as he shares his transformative journey from a software engineer to becoming the co-founder and Head of Content & Strategy at Sardine. Simon,Read More »
In today’s fast-paced crypto landscape, tradfi banking systems often struggle to keep up with the demand for faster liquidity provision and faster payments. Many financial institutions have imposed limitations or even wholly halted fiat payments to and from crypto platforms, significantly disrupting their business operations. This strategic alliance between Bitstamp and Fiat Republic is crucial, addressing the growing demand for uninterrupted and instant access to fiat liquidity when trading digitalRead More »
Exciting news for crypto enthusiasts! Yield App and Fiat Republic have joined forces to bring you virtual fiat IBANs, enabling seamless fiat deposits and withdrawals for EUR and GBP via SEPA Instant and UK FPS local payment rails. Say goodbye to interrupted access to digital assets due to traditional banks becoming more cautious when dealing with crypto-related transactions. This partnership offers a convenient and accessible solution for crypto customers whoRead More »
