# Mastercard chooses 7 crypto startups for Start Path accelerator

# Mastercard chooses 7 crypto startups for Start Path accelerator

“# Mastercard chooses 7 crypto startups for Start Path accelerator ” International payment giant Mastercard continues focusing on the digital asset industry by welcoming a batch of major cryptocurrency startups in its fintech accelerator. The company announced Tuesday a new startup engagement program as part of Mastercard Start Path, an accelerator program for fintech startups,…

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# South Korean Shinhan Bank joins Klaytn’s blockchain governance council

# South Korean Shinhan Bank joins Klaytn’s blockchain governance council

“# South Korean Shinhan Bank joins Klaytn’s blockchain governance council ” Shinhan Bank, one of the largest banking institutions in South Korea, has entered into a partnership with Klaytn, a global blockchain platform developed by Kakao subsidiary Ground X. According to a Monday announcement, Shinhan Bank has joined Klaytn’s blockchain governance council, becoming a member…

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# Xapo co-founder gets regulators’ green light for new crypto startup

# Xapo co-founder gets regulators’ green light for new crypto startup

“# Xapo co-founder gets regulators’ green light for new crypto startup ” The latest project from one of wallet provider Xapo’s co-founders, Federico Murrone, has secured the go-ahead from Liechtenstein’s financial regulator for his new startup Lirium to provide its crypto solution for banks, fintechs and marketplaces worldwide. The project, called Lirium, offers a plug & play backend…

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# Bank of Russia forms first digital ruble testing group

# Bank of Russia forms first digital ruble testing group

“# Bank of Russia forms first digital ruble testing group ” The central bank of Russia is setting up a group of banking institutions to test its central bank digital currency (CBDC) next year. On Tuesday, the Bank of Russia officially announced the establishment of the first pilot group for testing the digital ruble, bringing together…

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