08/30/2019
Why crypto foundations should be robust, clear
Bitcoin - the first, most popular and dominating force in the crypto spehere - has been notorious for its volatility.
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
08/30/2019
Alan Howard-backed firm plots $1bn crypto venture
The aim is to steer investors towards a select grouping of funds with higher quality operations, so they can avoid blow-ups in a sector full of hazards.
08/30/2019
Blockchain Platform we.trade Sees First Bank Transaction
The bank pointed to the benefits of offering a “transparent and more intuitive” experience for businesses, though declined to say whether the platform would enable it to offer cheaper trade finance to business clients.
08/29/2019
Women are key to the future of the Crypto-Economy
While looking into expanding its presence in South Africa, Paxful is hoping to nurture as much female talent as possible
08/29/2019
Cryptos/Switzerland: mountain pass
Switzerland — where Libra would be located — has taken a contrarian position.
08/28/2019
How DBS’s head of AI and Big Data is leading the bank's digital transformation
Siew Choo Soh of DBS is one of the few women in the world heading digital transformation at a big bank, building a culture around AI and big data to scale up.
08/28/2019
How three countries are approaching blockchain innovation
To help support the move, Dubai developed a guide to blockchain implementation, in partnership with Educhain and Dubai Blockchain Centre, which would connect innovators with resources and integrate blockchain developments into municipal processes early on
08/28/2019
Standard Bank becomes first African bank to join the global blockchain-based Marco Polo Network
Standard Bank is constantly looking for ways to provide best-in-class trade finance products to our customers
08/28/2019
WEG Bank granted crypto license in Estonia
WEG Bank was able to meet the strict requirements of the new regulatory laws.
08/28/2019
Zug blockchain firm acquires Liechtenstein crypto exchange
‘The additional funding will allow us not only to drive the development of our platform, but also complete the licencing process,’ Blocktrade CEO Luka Gubo said in a statement.
08/26/2019
Switzerland Approves Crypto Banks Sygnum and Seba Crypo
The move represents the burgeoning blockchain industry crashing into the traditional banking industry.
08/26/2019
Bahrain and Abu Dhabi Compete To Be Gulf’s Cryptocurrency Hub
High hopes that cryptocurrency development will support economic diversification efforts must be balanced against the risks of investing in a fast-evolving technology dependent upon a delicate regulatory balance.
08/26/2019
Alibaba-backed Chinese A.I. firm Megvii files for Hong Kong IPO
Facial recognition is a key part of China’s drive to become a world leader in AI technology by 2030,
08/26/2019
SEBA receives FINMA banking and securities dealer licence
SEBA is developing a comprehensive range of industry-leading investment products and digital asset tokenization solutions for professional and institutional investors.
08/26/2019
Will Blockchain kill banking as we know it?
This includes the drastic measures of negative interest rates, a move that aims to force individuals to spend more and banks to lend more.
08/26/2019
BankThink FedNow service and blockchain closely linked
As the plan stands now, it seems that the Fed will be adopting a consortium decentralized ledger system.
08/25/2019
Robo-adviser targets ‘emerging’ wealthy individuals in Asia
The new private wealth account also has a funds platform allowing investors to purchase products only available to professional investors.
08/23/2019
UAE's AI Minister to inaugurate Artelligence Forum in Dubai
Omar Sultan Al Olama is currently the managing director of the World Government Summit.
08/23/2019
South African Standard Bank joins trade finance blockchain Marco Polo
Standard Bank, which is present in 20 African countries, will now be able to contribute to the governance of Marco Polo while also taking advantage of its blockchain-powered applications.
08/23/2019
Rwanda’s Central Bank Eyes Digital Currency and Blockchain
Rwanda plans to learn from the experiences of other central banks in advanced countries that have tested digital currency and the blockchain such as Singapore, Canada, and the Netherlands.