10/05/2021
Bank of America offers bullish outlook for DeFi and NFTs
“[Crypto] is a trend that has barely started — money is the easiest application and the Bitcoin use case started there,” said Bank of America.
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
10/05/2021
EBF calls for regulatory clarity over proposed EU-level AI rules
The Act aims to develop an ecosystem of trust for AI in the EU, which encourages investment, aims to strengthen competitiveness and ensures that AI systems respect fundamental rights and EU values.
10/05/2021
BNY Mellon Utilizes Blockchain to Digitize Working Capital in Global Trade Finance
The Marco Polo Network is a consortium of approximately 45 banks that provides an open software platform for trade, payments and working capital financing to banks, corporates and other market participants.
10/05/2021
Bitcoin Exchange Coinfloor Migrates Customer Base to CoinCorner
The developments come as CoinCorner announced last week it has gone carbon-neutral, adding to a range of developments involving sustainable solutions for Bitcoin businesses.
10/04/2021
Bitcoin launch sparks wave of crypto speculation in El Salvador
El Salvador's plan, the brainchild of 40-year-old President Nayib Bukele, is the biggest test for Bitcoin in its 12-year history.
10/04/2021
Coadjute Uses Blockchain To Enable Banks to Issue a Mortgage Stablecoin
The service is set to vastly improve the movement of mortgage funds, which amounts to over £240billion each year nationally.
10/04/2021
BofA Global Research Launches Coverage of Digital Assets
Digital assets represent a $2 trillion+ market value with 200 million+ users, and have the potential to transform every industry by improving efficiency and reducing friction across transactions.
10/03/2021
6 Chinese celebrities who launched NFTs
Iconic Hong Kong film director Wong Kar-wai has also hopped on the NFT bandwagon.
10/03/2021
Morgan Stanley acquires more GBTC
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10/01/2021
DBS Vickers Wins Crypto License
DBS Vickers has received formal approval from the Monetary Authority of Singapore to provide digital payment token services
10/01/2021
InvestaX completes PoC tokenisation of Singapore Variable Capital Companies
This global first initiative led by InvestaX, UBS, State Street, and CMS jointly explored the potential of tokenisation of the Singapore VCC structure (Project e-VCC). PwC Singapore provided VCC regulatory and tax advisory support for Project e-VCC.
10/01/2021
Kenya, Nigeria, Morocco…Africa is a world leader in cryptocurrencies
Sub-Saharan breakthrough From 6 to 12 September, sub-Saharan users acquired the equivalent of $20.5m, compared to $20m in North America.
10/01/2021
South Africans Are “Extremely Bullish” About Crypto – Luno
South Africans are most optimistic about Bitcoin and Ethereum.
10/01/2021
Swiss Post to launch Switzerland’s first crypto stamp
Swiss Post says it will “bridge the gap between the physical and digital worlds in philately” on November 25, when it launches the “Swiss Crypto Stamp”, the first stamp of its kind in Switzerland.
09/30/2021
Digital currency bridges can speed up global trade payments: CBUAE
CBUAE’s journey to improve international payment channels began in 2019 when it completed Project Aber successfully, another CBDC proof-of-concept in partnership with the Saudi Central Bank.
09/30/2021
Wanted! Pictet seeks new PM to help run giant Robotics fund
Swiss group on the hunt to add more investment expertise to $9.6bn strategy overseen by Citywire AAA-rated pair.
09/30/2021
Sygnum Launches Crypto Fund With Partners
Seven of the 10 largest blockchain/DLT and cryptocurrency funding rounds of all time closed this year[5], highlighting the exponential growth trajectory that this sector has embarked on.
09/30/2021
CREALOGIX developed IBM Watson AI-based Virtual Assistance solution for the financial services sector
Customers can easily and conveniently request information on products, conditions or fees themselves online via the virtual assistant.
09/29/2021
Institutional investors and wealth managers increasingly 'test' crypto market
The main reason given for investing in digital assets for the first time is the long-term capital growth prospects of cryptocurrencies and digital assets, a view cited by 47 per cent of respondents.
09/29/2021
Crypto Could 'Become the New Gold' for Luxury Home Buyers
Cash is still king, as nearly six in 10 (58%) are funding their luxury home purchase with cash on hand, including 25% who are planning to make all-cash offers.