10/15/2018
Goldman Sachs-backed cryptocurrency firm snaps up new business
He added that “eventually these marketplaces will have tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands of assets — so the next piece was a broker dealer”.
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
10/15/2018
Will cryptocurrencies act as tax havens for Chinese investors?
That is why there is a general assumption that the Chinese investors will turn to cryptocurrencies in order to park their money.
10/15/2018
Barclays halts work on cryptocurrency trading project
The initiative has been put 'on ice', according to people familiar with the situation
10/12/2018
Eqibank Launches An offshore Bank For Crypto And Possibly Tax Evasion
EQIBank also has an in-house cryptocurrency exchange, offers peer-to-peer loans between clients, and provides vaulting services for digital assets; all things that should endear it to traders and investors alike.
10/11/2018
Singapore Creating Invoice Platform Powered By Ripple Blockchain
Ripple was one of the early startups to gather funding in the region, with over 130 startup deals made by 2016 – bringing in $545 million worth of funds and setting up the space for a future in blockchain development.
10/11/2018
Crypto-asset markets: Potential channels for future financial stability implications
The FSB’s report includes an assessment of the primary risks present in crypto-assets and their markets, such as low liquidity, the use of leverage, market risks from volatility, and operational risks.
10/11/2018
SHANZHAI CITY Launches "iO-X" the World's First Blockchain-Driven Community Impact Exchange
Following China, iO-X will be launched in communities in Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, with observers from The World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and International Monetary Fund.
10/11/2018
PwC eyes blockchain opportunities and risks
The past spring, PwC debuted a Blockchain Validation Solution to help authenticate transactions for clients.
10/10/2018
Middle East's First Central Bank-Backed Crypto Exchange to Launch in 2019
Crypto-curious investors "are waiting for the right regulations to be in place and the right partners," Rain co-founder Badawy said.
10/10/2018
World first digital sukuk targets Bitcoin generation
Blossom Finance hopes its pioneering products can enable retail investors to benefit from the kinds of gains usually only enjoyed by institutions and the ultra-wealthy
10/10/2018
Left Behind: Buy-Side Firms Face Age-Old Question on AI
When it comes to artificial intelligence, first-mover advantage is clear.
10/10/2018
Singapore Will Help Crypto Firms Set Up Local Bank Accounts
Singapore has been pushing to develop its financial technology sector as a way of creating jobs and diversifying the economy
10/09/2018
Dubai to launch blockchain payments. Central Bank Digital Currency?
It is unclear whether this will be a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) or a stable coin.
10/09/2018
AlphaBot launches weekly top 10 cryptocurrency report
Using AlphaBot, allocators can obtain fund performance and benchmarking data, then model, build and execute portfolios all from a consistent, user-friendly interface.
10/09/2018
Crypto firm wins Finma asset manager licence
The firm received its first Finma go-ahead in June when it became the first company of its kind to receive a distribution licence.
10/05/2018
High Net Worth New York Property Tied to Blockchain
The high net worth property contains twelve units measuring 1,700 feet with a current appraisal of $ 30 million.
10/05/2018
‘Call out crypto demagogues and cynics’
Mr Green concluded: “There is already a huge and continually growing appetite for cryptocurrencies and blockchain."
10/04/2018
Swiss vs Singapore in Crypto Race
Cryptocurrency firms or companies issuing coins face hurdles in accessing bank accounts as they pose risks for banks.
10/03/2018
How artificial intelligence is transforming the financial ecosystem
The new physics of financial services
10/03/2018
UAE’s Noor Bank sees benefit of trade finance blockchain
Yesterday Noor Bank unveiled a new report that outlines the potential of blockchain to transform trade finance in the UAE. The report considers the possibility of faster shipping and settlement and reduction in transaction costs. The whitepaper is ent