11/01/2018
ROCKZ to launch the world's first stable Swiss franc-backed cryptocurrency
ROCKZ AG has been founded and developed by a team of bankers and financial professionals active in Switzerland.
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
11/01/2018
Liechtenstein boutique gears up to launch crypto fund
They had to get permission from higher levels of government to allow an AIF structured product to directly invest in cryptocurrencies.
11/01/2018
Caribbean Examinations Council to Issue Blockchain Certificates to 24,000 Candidates
The Blockcerts will be issued using the Learning Machine Federated Issuing System, an enterprise platform for nation-states and multinational organisations looking to securely digitise the issuance and verification of official records.
10/30/2018
IT Firm Fujitsu Builds Blockchain Settlement Trial Infrastructure for Nine Japanese Banks
In June, Fujitsu also launched a blockchain-based data storage system for the tokenization of traditional retail promotional strategies such as coupons and loyalty points.
10/30/2018
Bitcoin Guru Launches Family Office
The Danish-born libertarian-entrepreneur has carefully tended his new-wealth image since moving to Switzerland in 2011 and founding Bitcoin Suisse five years ago.
10/30/2018
Fujitsu Trials Blockchain For Inter-Bank Settlements
Participants in the trial include Zengin-net, a payment clearing network that will both issue and reclaim the digital currency. Additionally, nine major Japanese banks have signed on as participants.
10/29/2018
Blockchain-Powered Islamic Bonds to Fund Microfinance Projects in Indonesia
Other planned blockchain-based sukuk will aim to fund an environmental waste disposal project and a hospital expansion, Reuters reported.
10/29/2018
France to Ensure Crypto Companies Have Access to Banking Services
This would “guarantee that crypto-assets issuers and intermediaries will not be arbitrarily forbidden to open bank accounts.”
10/26/2018
Crypto Exchange Huobi Reveals Global Expansion and New Partnerships Plans
The first step in the ambitious regional expansion would be forging alliances with local blockchain notables.
10/26/2018
JTC Supports Innovative Blockchain Real Estate Investment Solution
Brickblock, which has offices in Berlin and Gibraltar, is a technical service provider for real estate investments on the blockchain.
10/25/2018
UK Blockchain Startup to Enter EU Settlement System After French Regulator’s Approval
E.U. countries have already been seeking blockchain implementation in different areas.
10/25/2018
New Blockchain Initiative to Help African Entrepreneurs Unlock Banking Services
Papersoft Africa, iVEDiX, and a group of bankers intend to launch a blockchain-based solution that would allow African entrepreneurs and individuals to get better access to banking services.
10/24/2018
The dawn of FinTech in Asia
Financial institutions are the backbone of the world economy and the local national economies around the world.
10/24/2018
Bitcoin’s 10th anniversary: its dominance will decline, but crypto market will rise by 5000%
“As such, the market will have grown beyond recognition when Bitcoin celebrates its 20th anniversary.”
10/23/2018
Blockchain could increase global trade volumes by $1.1 trillion by 2026, off the current base of $16 trillion
Solutions could provide a $2 billion annual revenue lift in documentary trade financing by 2026 for the global banking industry
10/23/2018
Africa blockchain partnership to offer electronic cash to millions
Mobile financial services using blockchain are growing quickly globally
10/23/2018
Robo-advice register launches
Adviser Ratings has launched a new website that compares a multitude of robo-advisers in the market.
10/23/2018
Technology Is Opening New Doors For Banks' Finance Teams
Every company in the industry faces serious questions about where to invest, at what pace and scale, and for what economic outcomes.
10/22/2018
Dutch real estate firm partners China Blockchain Partners to get a foothold in Asia
The Dutch real estate giant is building the world’s first global property platform on the blockchain, where assets are placed on the blockchain alongside property sales, rentals, and management to create a multilingual, international real estate mar
10/22/2018
Russia: CEO of Banking Giant Sberbank Says Blockchain Tech Will Be ‘Ready’ in 3-5 Years
At the same time, Gref remained confident about the future of crypto’s underlying technology, blockchain, saying the tech would be “ready” for adoption in a shorter time span, 3-5 years