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Can banks handle their own Banking as a Service?
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Can banks handle their own Banking as a Service?

[ad_1] Indian Fintech is big and has helped many an industry achieve low-cost profits and customer experience, and banking is among the top. Indian FinTech is a formidable force to be reckoned with, with the finance ministry saying that the market will reach about US$160 billion by 2025. According to a 2022 report by BLinc Invest, the Indian FinTech market is already the world's third largest. But being a FinTech and being a bank are different things. Yes, India is big on FinTech. But where does Indian banking stand when it comes to controlling its Banking as a Service (BaaS)?  The Indian market has been evolving its BaaS business models with many banks having started these initiatives in the past 12-18 months. This has been fuelled by the Central Bank's push towards digitalization.  ...
Bitcoin Jumps the Most in Almost a Month After US Supports Banking Sector
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Bitcoin Jumps the Most in Almost a Month After US Supports Banking Sector

[ad_1] Bitcoin jumped the most of almost a month after US authorities sought to stem concern about the health of the nation's financial system. The largest cryptocurrency gained as much as 5.3% to $21,582, the biggest increase since Feb. 15, after US agencies pledged to fully protect all depositors' money following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank while also giving any banks squeezed for cash easier terms on short-term loans. Signature Bank was closed by New York state financial regulators, while saying depositors will have access to their money.“The Federal Reserve's rescue plan has bolstered market confidence and allayed concerns about the potential collapse of additional players, particularly given that Signature is a major bank within the crypto industry,” said Rachel Lin, co-fo...