08/11/2022
Figure Announces Collaboration with Visa to Add Issuing Processing to its Banking in a Box Platform
Figure's Banking in a Box Platform is Built on the Provenance Blockchain
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
08/11/2022
BitPay partners Cardlytics for cash back rewards
The BitPay Card requires the BitPay Wallet app where cardholders can reload the card, view transaction history and manage card settings.
08/11/2022
Julius Baer Especially Positive on DeFi Coins
Julius Baer's model portfolio currently has around 5 percent allocated to alternatives with no investments in digital assets.
08/10/2022
Artificial intelligence innovation among private banking industry companies has dropped off in the last three months
Analysis of patent filings shows a shrinking level of AI related applications in the industry over the past three months, compared to last year
08/10/2022
Crypto: It's Riskier on the Sidelines
Starting with bitcoin, Blackrock plans to make cryptocurrencies directly available to institutional investors through its Aladdin investment platform.
08/10/2022
PwC Middle East Puts Forward a Three-Stage Facilitative Model for UAE Cryptocurrency Regulation
Regionally, the UAE ranks third by volume, behind Turkey at $132billion and Lebanon at $26billion.
08/10/2022
CryptoCom CEO: Crypto Industry Will Comeback Very Strongly
Kris Marszalek, CEO of Crypto.com, says he’s taking a “very long-term view” of the industry.
08/09/2022
Central Bank of Honduras Reaffirms Position on Digital Assets as Cryptocurrency Grows in LatAm
Based on this, the central bank emphasised that citizens who transact with digital assets will bear responsibility for any risks they face from the high volatility of digital assets.
08/09/2022
UK wealth managers have enormous potential to offer crypto services following recent market turmoil, says Avaloq
The potential for wealth managers to leverage their expertise and inspire investor confidence is highlighted by Avaloq’s finding that 25 per cent of investors don’t invest in crypto due to a lack of trust in crypto exchanges.
08/09/2022
Aveni AI platform to support compliance with UK Consumer Duty rules
The AI-enabled technology gives businesses an improved level of understanding of their customers and outcomes and puts data-driven technology at the heart of their operating model.
08/08/2022
Brazil central bank director terms Bitcoin a financial innovation
Interestingly, the director revealed that the bank began looking into Bitcoin’s properties over a decade ago.
08/08/2022
How to choose the best crypto-friendly bank for business
With more than 300 million cryptocurrency users worldwide and a host of other digital assets used in investments, payments, and transactional purposes, institutions must carefully conduct their due diligence to identify banking institutions that can suppo
08/08/2022
Bitcoin, Ethereum edge up; BNB rises; Avalanche adds to gains on partnerships
Cardano briefly touched a week’s high, up more than 5%, before edging back.
08/08/2022
Crypto as a force for good: How blockchain tech is enabling humanitarian aid efforts
Over $60 million has been donated via the crypto-only “Aid For Ukraine” donation site.
08/05/2022
BlackRock ties up with Coinbase
Coinbase Prime will provide crypto trading, custody, prime brokerage, and reporting capabilities to Aladdin’s Institutional client base who are also clients of Coinbase.
08/05/2022
Thailand cryptocurrency trades, number of investors plunge amid global crash
Tether was the most popular cryptocurrency in Thailand from January up until July 25, with 113.3 billion baht worth of trades, followed by bitcoin with 89 billion baht and ethereum, 59.8 billion baht.
08/04/2022
Ongoing: Unknown “Malicious Actor” Drains Millions From This Crypto Blockchain
Engineers are currently working with security researchers and ecosystem teams to identify the root cause of the exploit, which is currently unknown.
08/04/2022
Pictet: No Place in Private Banking for Crypto
While a growing number of private banks are offering crypto to wealthy clients including Julius Baer, LGT, Goldman Sachs and more, Pictet believes that adoption at this point in time might be premature.
08/04/2022
MyEtherWallet Launches User-Friendly Web Extension for Polkadot
Web3 Foundation has issued more than 400 grants, driving innovation towards a decentralised and fair internet, and helping provide people with a more user-friendly, seamless and secure way to interact and innovate in the crypto space.
08/04/2022
Two Sides of the Same Coin? Cryptoassets and Estate Property in Bankruptcy
This includes an analysis of whether cryptoassets can be considered “estate property” under section 541(a)(1) of the Bankruptcy Code