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Vijay Shekhar Sharma Surrenders 2.1 Crore Paytm Shares Worth Rs 1,800 Crore
Fintech firm One97 Communications' Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Vijay Shekhar Sharma has voluntarily surrendered 2.1 crore shares worth about Rs 1,800 crore, as per a regulatory filing and share closing price of the company.
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Kazakhstan and UAE Central Banks Sign MoU to Collaborate on VDA Regulations, CBDCs
The National Bank of Kazakhstan and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) have signed an MoU to collaborate on fintech, cybersecurity, and CBDCs, focusing on how UAE's financial hubs leverage blockchain and crypto for payments and transactions.
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Sony Online Store Begins Accepting USDC via Crypto.com Pay in Singapore
Sony Electronics has teamed up with Crypto.com to accept USDC payments in Singapore. The development aligns with the tech giant’s efforts to keep up with Web3-focussed fintech advancements, its announcement said.
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Jack Dorsey's Fintech Firm Block Cuts Over 900 Jobs: "Want To Give You Straight Facts"
Block, the financial technology company co-founded by Jack Dorsey, has laid off over 900 people, roughly 8% of the company's staff, on Tuesday, TechCrunch reported.
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South Korea’s Central Bank to Start CBDC Trials for Real-World Transactions: Reports
South Korea is set to begin testing the Digital Won CBDC for real-world transactions in April, according to local reports citing the Bank of Korea (BoK). The programme will evaluate blockchain technology’s role in finance while allowing the BoK to assess its potential for reshaping the country’s fintech ecosystem.
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Ripple Signals Intent to Launch Wallet Service in New Trademark Filing: Reports
A new trademark filing from Ripple seeks approval for “downloadable software” for crypto custody, potentially signalling plans for a wallet service. In 2024, Ripple launched a crypto custody service for banks and fintech firms but has yet to introduce a wallet service.
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RBI Imposes Rs 76.6 Lakh Penalty On Four Entities
The Reserve Bank on Friday said it has imposed Rs 76.6 lakh penalty on four non-banking financial companies for non-compliance with certain provisions of its directions related to 'peer-to-peer lending platform'.
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OKX Admits to Unlicensed Operations, Agrees to $505 Million Settlement with US DoJ
The OKX crypto exchange has pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmission business in the US. As part of the settlement, its parent company, Aux Cayes FinTech, paid an $84 million (roughly Rs. 731 crore) penalty and forfeited $421 million (roughly Rs. 3,667 crore) in fees, primarily collected from a few institutional clients.
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"You Aren't Rich If...": X User Says Anything Less Than Rs 60 Lakh Is Poor, Sparks Debate Online
A fintech enthusiast's X post claiming that anything less than Rs 60 lakh per annum is "poor" has sparked a discussion online.
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BoA Chief Predicts Banks Will Go Bullish on Crypto Once Rules Are More Defined Under Trump
Brian Moynihan, the CEO of BoA, said in a CNBC interview Tuesday that once the crypto rules were more defined, virtual assets could be classified as real fintech tools that could be integrated into existing businesses.
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Tech Company Stops Hiring Humans, CEO Says AI Capable Of All Office Tasks
Klarna, a leading "buy now, pay later" fintech provider, has halted human hiring and relies on artificial intelligence (AI) to perform tasks once handled by hundreds of employees.
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Swedish Fintech Company Stopped All Hiring Since Last Year Replacing Workers With AI
Klarna said earlier this year that its AI assistant, which is powered by OpenAI, is doing the work of 700 full-time customer service agents.
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In Rare Speech, Jack Ma Pushes For AI, Sees Its Use In Future For Ant Group
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma voiced confidence in its affiliate Ant Group's future, seeing significant opportunities in artificial intelligence for the fintech giant, at a rare public appearance since China halted its planned IPO in 2020.
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Goldman Sachs Plans to Spin Out Blockchain-Based Digital Assets Platform : Report
Goldman Sachs is working to create a crypto platform. The company, presently, is in talks with various other fintech and Web3 firms which, it feels, have the potential to become partners and load the crypto platform with various features.
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UK to Launch Pilot for Blockchain-Based Digital Gilt Instrument: Key Details
For its upcoming gilt instrument, the UK aims to harness the benefits of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), including automation, smart contracts, and streamlined management of the entire securities lifecycle.
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Vijay Shekhar Sharma Surrenders 2.1 Crore Paytm Shares Worth Rs 1,800 Crore
Fintech firm One97 Communications' Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer Vijay Shekhar Sharma has voluntarily surrendered 2.1 crore shares worth about Rs 1,800 crore, as per a regulatory filing and share closing price of the company.
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Kazakhstan and UAE Central Banks Sign MoU to Collaborate on VDA Regulations, CBDCs
The National Bank of Kazakhstan and the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) have signed an MoU to collaborate on fintech, cybersecurity, and CBDCs, focusing on how UAE's financial hubs leverage blockchain and crypto for payments and transactions.
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Sony Online Store Begins Accepting USDC via Crypto.com Pay in Singapore
Sony Electronics has teamed up with Crypto.com to accept USDC payments in Singapore. The development aligns with the tech giant’s efforts to keep up with Web3-focussed fintech advancements, its announcement said.
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Jack Dorsey's Fintech Firm Block Cuts Over 900 Jobs: "Want To Give You Straight Facts"
Block, the financial technology company co-founded by Jack Dorsey, has laid off over 900 people, roughly 8% of the company's staff, on Tuesday, TechCrunch reported.
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South Korea’s Central Bank to Start CBDC Trials for Real-World Transactions: Reports
South Korea is set to begin testing the Digital Won CBDC for real-world transactions in April, according to local reports citing the Bank of Korea (BoK). The programme will evaluate blockchain technology’s role in finance while allowing the BoK to assess its potential for reshaping the country’s fintech ecosystem.
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Ripple Signals Intent to Launch Wallet Service in New Trademark Filing: Reports
A new trademark filing from Ripple seeks approval for “downloadable software” for crypto custody, potentially signalling plans for a wallet service. In 2024, Ripple launched a crypto custody service for banks and fintech firms but has yet to introduce a wallet service.
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RBI Imposes Rs 76.6 Lakh Penalty On Four Entities
The Reserve Bank on Friday said it has imposed Rs 76.6 lakh penalty on four non-banking financial companies for non-compliance with certain provisions of its directions related to 'peer-to-peer lending platform'.
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OKX Admits to Unlicensed Operations, Agrees to $505 Million Settlement with US DoJ
The OKX crypto exchange has pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed money transmission business in the US. As part of the settlement, its parent company, Aux Cayes FinTech, paid an $84 million (roughly Rs. 731 crore) penalty and forfeited $421 million (roughly Rs. 3,667 crore) in fees, primarily collected from a few institutional clients.
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"You Aren't Rich If...": X User Says Anything Less Than Rs 60 Lakh Is Poor, Sparks Debate Online
A fintech enthusiast's X post claiming that anything less than Rs 60 lakh per annum is "poor" has sparked a discussion online.
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BoA Chief Predicts Banks Will Go Bullish on Crypto Once Rules Are More Defined Under Trump
Brian Moynihan, the CEO of BoA, said in a CNBC interview Tuesday that once the crypto rules were more defined, virtual assets could be classified as real fintech tools that could be integrated into existing businesses.
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Tech Company Stops Hiring Humans, CEO Says AI Capable Of All Office Tasks
Klarna, a leading "buy now, pay later" fintech provider, has halted human hiring and relies on artificial intelligence (AI) to perform tasks once handled by hundreds of employees.
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Swedish Fintech Company Stopped All Hiring Since Last Year Replacing Workers With AI
Klarna said earlier this year that its AI assistant, which is powered by OpenAI, is doing the work of 700 full-time customer service agents.
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In Rare Speech, Jack Ma Pushes For AI, Sees Its Use In Future For Ant Group
Alibaba co-founder Jack Ma voiced confidence in its affiliate Ant Group's future, seeing significant opportunities in artificial intelligence for the fintech giant, at a rare public appearance since China halted its planned IPO in 2020.
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Goldman Sachs Plans to Spin Out Blockchain-Based Digital Assets Platform : Report
Goldman Sachs is working to create a crypto platform. The company, presently, is in talks with various other fintech and Web3 firms which, it feels, have the potential to become partners and load the crypto platform with various features.
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UK to Launch Pilot for Blockchain-Based Digital Gilt Instrument: Key Details
For its upcoming gilt instrument, the UK aims to harness the benefits of Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), including automation, smart contracts, and streamlined management of the entire securities lifecycle.
