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Rand Launches the RND Utility Token to the Market

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
RND, Bank, Goldman Sachs, Cryptocurrency and crime, PwC, Earning, Bank of Spain, Deutsche Bank, Growth, Fintech, Cryptocurrency, Rand

MADRID, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rand, a Spanish-based FinTech company, has announced the upcoming launch of its utility token, RND, which aims to revolutionize the way Europeans save and create long-term wealth.

Key Points: 
  • MADRID, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Rand, a Spanish-based FinTech company, has announced the upcoming launch of its utility token, RND, which aims to revolutionize the way Europeans save and create long-term wealth.
  • The RND token will be launched through BitMart, Uniswap, and Bit2Me platforms, commencing on November 21 and 29, respectively.
  • The RND token will be the exchange currency in Europe's first tokenized subscription system available from November 23rd, providing benefits to holders, crucial for accessing Rand Pro.
  • The token serves as the key to obtaining Rand Pro membership, allowing users to acquire "Pro" status and enjoy all the associated benefits.

Atani Defies the Crypto Winter and Secures $6M in Funding for Its New Broker

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
Crypto, SoftBank Group, Organizational founder, Bank, JME, Fintech, Acronicta, Bank of Spain, Growth, CDTI, Ecosystem, CPO, Security (finance), Cryptocurrency

Spain-based crypto fintech startup Atani , is announcing the successful completion of a funding round of $6 million.

Key Points: 
  • Spain-based crypto fintech startup Atani , is announcing the successful completion of a funding round of $6 million.
  • Trusted by over 300,000 traders around the globe, Atani is the crypto broker where any crypto asset can be found and traded.
  • The crypto ecosystem was missing an experience similar to that of digital stock brokers” said Paul Barroso , Co-founder & CPO of Atani.
  • “We founded Atani back in 2019 driven by a long-term vision of making investing in crypto markets simple, efficient, and secure.

Europe Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business Databook 2023: Market Size and Forecast, Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend 2018-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Thursday, September 28, 2023
Technology, Professional Services, Payments, Finance, Spend, Bank of Spain, Travel, PayPal, GoHenry, Update, Growth, Bank, Cryptocurrency, Mail, Online shopping, Video game, Financial services, Amadeus

The "Europe Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business and Investment Opportunities Databook - Market Size and Forecast, Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend - Q2 2023 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Europe Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business and Investment Opportunities Databook - Market Size and Forecast, Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend - Q2 2023 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • This report provides a detailed data centric analysis of prepaid payment instruments, covering spend through prepaid cards and digital wallets across retail and corporate consumer segments.
  • With over 100 KPIs at country level, this report provides comprehensive understanding of prepaid card and digital wallet card market dynamics.
  • The prepaid card ecosystem has recorded consistent growth over the last three to four years across Europe.

Kraken Progresses European Expansion, Secures EU E-Money License

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Professional Services, Other Professional Services, Technology, Cryptocurrency, Finance, Fintech, Internet, Partnership, Bank of Spain, NFT, Central bank, EMI, Central Bank of Ireland, VASP, EUR, Global Operations, Investment, European Economic Area, Bank, EEA, EU, Kraken

In addition, Kraken has also successfully registered with the Bank of Spain as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP).

Key Points: 
  • In addition, Kraken has also successfully registered with the Bank of Spain as a Virtual Asset Service Provider (VASP).
  • The EMI license, granted to Kraken’s subsidiary in Ireland, enables Kraken to expand its EUR fiat services in partnership with European banks.
  • This extends to clients in the 27 European Union (EU) member states and European Economic Area (EEA) countries – a key growth region for the company.
  • In the last year Kraken has launched its NFT marketplace, the Kraken Pro advanced trading interface, and a new consumer web user experience.

UnionPay International Partners with Pecunpay to Issue UnionPay Card, Empowering Spanish Tourists and companies with a Fast, Safe, and Smooth Payment Experience Traveling in China

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
Bank of Spain, Travel, UnionPay, UPI, Bank, Payment card, Online shopping, Statista

MADRID, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UnionPay International (UPI) and Pecunpay recently announced the launch of the UnionPay card that empowers cardholders with a fully accepted payment method when travelling in China.

Key Points: 
  • MADRID, June 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- UnionPay International (UPI) and Pecunpay recently announced the launch of the UnionPay card that empowers cardholders with a fully accepted payment method when travelling in China.
  • It is needed to download the app Yi An, available on all major app stores in Spanish, English, and Mandarin, and apply for a debit card either physical or virtual.
  • Yang Shengliang, Co-head of UnionPay International Europe Branch., said: "We are delighted to cooperate with Pecunpay to offer smoother payment solutions to Spanish travelers in China.
  • So for tourists traveling to China, it is extremely important to have a corresponding cashless payment tool.

Europe Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Market Intelligence Report 2023: A $395.93 Billion Market by 2027 - Market Size and Forecast, Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend 2018-2027 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, May 1, 2023
Technology, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Spend, Bank of Spain, Travel, PayPal, GoHenry, Growth, Bank, Cryptocurrency, Mail, Video game, Financial services, Amadeus

The "Europe Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business and Investment Opportunities Databook - Market Size and Forecast, Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend - Q1 2023 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

Key Points: 
  • The "Europe Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Business and Investment Opportunities Databook - Market Size and Forecast, Consumer Attitude & Behaviour, Retail Spend - Q1 2023 Update" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • The prepaid card market (value terms) in Europe increased at a CAGR of 7.6% during 2018-2022.
  • The prepaid card ecosystem has recorded consistent growth over the last three to four years across Europe.
  • Overall, the publisher maintains a robust growth outlook for the prepaid card industry in Europe over the next three to four years.

FS-ISAC Leads Financial Sector in Live-Fire Cyber Exercise Locked Shields

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Exercise, CCDCOE, CME Group, Union Bank, Union Bank & Trust Company, Telecommunications, Bank of Spain, Trust, Government, ABC, Mastercard, NLB, Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence, Bank, Society, News, Barclays, Arms industry, Nordic

Locked Shields involves a complex and cascading set of cyber attacks on a fictional country, with impacts ranging from military and government to critical infrastructure such as energy, telecommunications, shipping, and financial services.

Key Points: 
  • Locked Shields involves a complex and cascading set of cyber attacks on a fictional country, with impacts ranging from military and government to critical infrastructure such as energy, telecommunications, shipping, and financial services.
  • FS-ISAC designed the 2023 financial sector scenario in the strategic exercise, which simulates real life payments system outages by a central bank and the cascading impacts on the financial system.
  • Cyber threats to critical infrastructure systems, including financial systems, have become a reality of modern warfare, and Locked Shields has worked since 2010 to facilitate systematic, multi-sector, public-private cyber defense cooperation and coordination in anticipation of these threats from nation-states.
  • “Exercises like Locked Shields strengthen the resilience of the global financial sector and encourage collaboration and coordination across all critical infrastructure and public sectors,” said Steven Silberstein, CEO, FS-ISAC.

Bitpanda Technology Solutions launches a SaaS product for Banks, Fintechs and other platforms

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
Crypto, KYC, Metal, ERIC, EMI, United Kingdom, PSD2, Bank, AMF, Blockchain, VASP, White label, Markets in Financial Instruments Directive 2014, N26, API, Commodity, Digital, Bank of Spain, European, FMA, Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, BTS, Cryptocurrency, Bitpanda

Providing access to 20+ million customers via its existing partners, Bitpanda Technology Solutions  is launching its software-as-a-service offering globally.

Key Points: 
  • Providing access to 20+ million customers via its existing partners, Bitpanda Technology Solutions  is launching its software-as-a-service offering globally.
  • Bitpanda Technology Solutions empowers banks, brokers, fintechs and online platforms to rapidly offer trading and investment services for asset classes such as Crypto, Stocks/ETFs, Precious Metals and Commodities to their end customers.
  • VIENNA, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitpanda , the leading European digital asset platform, is excited to announce the launch of Bitpanda Technology Solutions , the most scalable Investing-as a-service infrastructure available in Europe and globally.
  • Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad, Deputy CEO of the Bitpanda Group will lead the newly launched Investment-as-a-Service business as CEO of Bitpanda Technology Solutions.

Bitpanda Technology Solutions launches a SaaS product for Banks, Fintechs and other platforms

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Thursday, January 26, 2023
Crypto, KYC, Metal, ERIC, EMI, United Kingdom, PSD2, Bank, AMF, Blockchain, VASP, White label, Markets in Financial Instruments Directive 2014, N26, API, Commodity, Digital, Bank of Spain, European, FMA, Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, BTS, Cryptocurrency, Bitpanda

Providing access to 20+ million customers via its existing partners, Bitpanda Technology Solutions  is launching its software-as-a-service offering globally.

Key Points: 
  • Providing access to 20+ million customers via its existing partners, Bitpanda Technology Solutions  is launching its software-as-a-service offering globally.
  • Bitpanda Technology Solutions empowers banks, brokers, fintechs and online platforms to rapidly offer trading and investment services for asset classes such as Crypto, Stocks/ETFs, Precious Metals and Commodities to their end customers.
  • VIENNA, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitpanda , the leading European digital asset platform, is excited to announce the launch of Bitpanda Technology Solutions , the most scalable Investing-as a-service infrastructure available in Europe and globally.
  • Lukas Enzersdorfer-Konrad, Deputy CEO of the Bitpanda Group will lead the newly launched Investment-as-a-Service business as CEO of Bitpanda Technology Solutions.

Largest Spanish Crypto Exchange, Bit2Me Launch Debit Card, with up to 9% Cash-back

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
XRP, Life, NFC, Ether, Bank of Spain, Mastercard, EEA, ETH, Bank, USDT, SOL, ATM, B2M, Card, ADA, BTC, DOT, Cryptocurrency, Mobile phone, Online shopping, Bitcoin

The Bit2Me card already works across the Mastercard network, enabling crypto payments at more than 90 million businesses worldwide.

Key Points: 
  • The Bit2Me card already works across the Mastercard network, enabling crypto payments at more than 90 million businesses worldwide.
  • The Card is also available on mobile devices, allowing users to make payments directly from NFC-enabled smartphones or smartwatches.
  • The Bit2Me card starts with eight cryptocurrencies that can be linked to the wallet (B2M, BTC, ETH, ADA, XRP, SOL, DOT USDT).
  • Bit2Me believes that the new debit card is the best of its kind, as it perfectly blends the crypto world with the best of the traditional financial world.