10/03/2017
Japanese and S. Koreans bitten by bitcoin bug
South Koreans have also shown a sudden interest in virtual currencies, though they have generally opted for bitcoin competitors like Ethereum and Ripple.
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09/29/2017
Korea bans bitcoin product FCA issued warning on
Bitcoin is a particularly sensitive issue on the Korean peninsula, where North Korea is reportedly hacking and mining the digital currency to avoid sanctions.
09/28/2017
Bahrain “Open to Bitcoin” and Blockchain
The Bahrain Central Bank recently put in place a regulatory sandbox.
09/28/2017
RBC’s stab at fixing what’s broken in digital wealth management
Usage of such apps has never surpassed 10%, according to the tech research and advisory firm Celent.
09/28/2017
Japan Aims to Launch New Digital Currency J-Coin by 2020
The project is supported by Japan's central bank and regulators.
09/28/2017
Banks to Trial Customer Info via Blockchain
The Financial Services Agency plans to support the effort by setting up a special team to give advice on legal interpretations and other issues.
09/26/2017
Singapore Cryptocurrency Firms Facing Bank Account Closures
The banks didn’t give a reason for their action.
09/25/2017
ADGM Partners with ADIB to Enhance Abu Dhabi's Fintech Ecosystem
Over 67% of transactions were carried out on ADIB’s digital platforms in H1 2017
09/22/2017
Why Real Estate Industries in Miami and UAE are Embracing Bitcoin
Bitcoin qualifies as both a store of value and a digital cash system.
09/22/2017
CCB Asia, IBM Develop Blockchain Bank-Insurance Services
Bancassurance is an arrangement in which a bank and an insurance company form a partnership so that the insurance company can sell its products to the bank’s client base.
09/21/2017
State Street Embraces Artificial Intelligence
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09/19/2017
Three sectors being disrupted by AI revolution
While AI was previously challenging to access outside of the mainstream technology companies, the growing propensity for corporates of all types to invest in their own AI is opening up the market significantly.
09/19/2017
Fedcoin? Central banks may need 'digital alternative to cash,' global financial watchdog says
The possibility of a Fedcoin or other central bank-issued cryptocurrency has gained traction, especially as bitcoin has soared in price.
09/18/2017
Don’t dismiss bankers' predictions of a bitcoin bubble – they should know
The virtual currency’s success reflects the continuing lack of trust in traditional banking following the credit crunch
09/15/2017
Fujitsu to Trial Blockchain Tech with New Banking Partners
JBA is providing member banks and other institutions with its Collaborative Blockchain Platform
09/14/2017
Nomadic Capital and The Token Fund announce partnership
The Token Fund Expands to MENA, Setting Up Main Headquarters in Dubai
09/12/2017
Microsoft Enters Into Blockchain Contract with Hapoalim
Microsoft is now bringing the technology mainstream for the financial industry. The company is reportedly collaborating with an Israeli lender, Bank Hapoalim for blockchain technology based digital bank guarantees.
09/11/2017
Bitcoin, Virtual Currency Deals Under $600 Could Become Tax Exempt
Wages paid to employees using virtual currency are taxable
09/11/2017
Swiss Canton of Chiasso Will Accept Bitcoin For Tax Payments
It is evident Chiasso and Zug are trying to one-up one another.
09/11/2017
China to shut bitcoin exchanges
Regulators in China have been investigating the domestic market for bitcoin and other virtual currencies since the beginning of the year.