Hackers use fake Google reCAPTCHA to hide banking malware – FinTech Futures
Hackers have targeted an unnamed Polish bank by placing a malicious file in Google reCAPTCHA to lure victims into downloading banking malware. Don’t be a
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StanChart braces for $900m fines over US and UK banking issues – FinTech Futures
Standard Chartered has set aside $900 million for potential penalties relating to investigations into the bank’s practices in the UK and US. If you’re easily
Coinbase acquires blockchain intelligence platform Neutrino – FinTech Futures
Crypto exchange Coinbase is in a buying mood again with the acquisition of Milan-based blockchain intelligence platform Neutrino. Financial details were not disclosed Financial details
Danish and Estonian regulators under EBA investigation over Danske incident – FinTech Futures
The European Banking Authority (EBA) has opened a formal investigation into a possible breach of Union law in connection with money laundering activities linked to
German financial regulator stops shorting of Wirecard shares – FinTech Futures
The investigation into Wirecard’s accounting took a new twist when the German financial regulator banned the shorting of the fintech firm’s shares. Under investigation in
First crypto clipper malware found on Google Play – FinTech Futures
The crypto world is yet again beset by criminal activity as the first clipper malware has been found on Google Play. Malware’s primary purpose is
Death not the end for QuadrigaCX crypto drama – FinTech Futures
The morbid issue of Canadian crypto exchange QuadrigaCX and $190 million in missing clients’ funds has fintech life in the afterlife. The late Gerald Cotten
UK regulator urges vigilance over investment scams – FinTech Futures
The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is doing its job and warning investors to be vigilant to the threat posed by investment scammers. The timing
Reserve Bank of India fines three banks for compliance fails – FinTech Futures
The sums aren’t huge but the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has fined three banks for “deficiencies in regulatory compliance”. Axis Bank, third largest of
Swift supports Bangladesh Bank network rebuild after 2016 cyberattack – FinTech Futures
Swift has signed an agreement with Bangladesh’s central bank to help it rebuild its infrastructure after hackers used it to steal $81 million in 2016
Is 2019 the year Open Banking comes to life? – FinTech Futures
Steven Bisoffi, Huntswood: how to ensure the Open Banking success On the 13 January 2019, the Open Banking initiative celebrated its first‐year anniversary. Despite a relatively
the year of the crypto crash – 2018 – FinTech Futures
“In 2018, cryptocurrency prices went from all-time highs to catastrophic lows. Bitcoin started the year out above $20,000, then collapsed to $3,200 before year’s end.
UK’s Metro Bank hit by cyberattack – FinTech Futures
UK-based Metro Bank is the latest organisation to suffer a cyberattack as the financial world can’t escape the attention of criminals. No fun from Signaling
Portuguese Banco CTT gets AML tech from Fiserv – FinTech Futures
Banco CTT, one of Portugal’s newest banks, has selected Fiserv to enable anti-money laundering (AML) capabilities. Fiserv’s AML tech comes to the rescue The bank
New York regulator fines Standard Chartered $40m for forex rigging – FinTech Futures
Standard Chartered has been hit with a $40 million fine for attempting to rig transactions in foreign exchange markets between 2007 and 2013. The hefty
