Managers of Wealth Fintech

GlenBit Exchange Announces Integration with Blockpass KYC Connect

Blockpass is a leading RegTech and Compliance business which provides digital identity verification as a service.

Japan to require crypto exchanges to bolster internal oversight: source

Following a series security lapses at exchanges last year, the FSA restricted use of less-secure “hot wallets”

Key Benefits of Robo-Advisors in Fintech

Machine learning and AI in innovative enterprises are not limited to automated systems, chatbots and smart personalized tools.

Use of AI in wealth management must be applied smartly; not simply for the sake of it, warns M-Files

A recent poll amongst 500 private wealth executives shows that AI represents both a major challenge and opportunity, with over a third (36 per cent) of respondents admitting they have struggled to capitalise on the technology.

Religion on the blockchain

Beyond the realm of financial applications, however, the technology has revealed completely new ways of practising religion and spirituality

France to ask EU partners to adopt its cryptocurrency regulation

The French government’s new cryptocurrency bill – the first of its kind adopted by a major nation – will allow firms that want to issue new cryptocurrencies or trade existing ones to apply for a certification.

Cryptoassets regulators directory shows desire for global approach, says Barber

The desire for a more coordinated global approach to the regulation of cryptoassets has prompted an international financial watchdog to create a new cryptoassets regulators directory, an expert in financial services regulation has said.

Big Japanese Bank Backs Out Of Ripple Money Tap App Partnership

Its main focus is to be first when it comes to cryptocurrency based payments.

Bank Of America Anticipated To Join The Crypto Scene

Recently, we’ve seen widespread adoption of blockchain technologies in the mainstream market.

ING Bank Is Bringing Bitcoin ‘Bulletproofs’ to Private Blockchains

The bank found bulletproofs turn out to be “roughly ten times faster than other range proofs, for a single range proof

FSA-Approved Bitcoin Exchange Set to Go Live in Japan

Decurret’s approval followed a long history of cryptocurrency-related thefts in Japan.

Cryptoassets and Insolvency - Clues for Cayman from Other Jurisdictions

The judge ruled that Bitcoin could not be an “object of ownership”

International Monetary Fund Releases New Cryptocurrency After JP Morgan Chase

This virtual currency is expected to be working as a digital asset for settlements among customers of the bank.

Blockchain Technology will Uplift the Italian Economy

The result of the survey dubbed “From cryptocurrencies to Made in Italy: the image and potential of the blockchain” have been officially presented during the Blockchain Business Revolution event.

Blockchain is disrupting the banking space, IMF managing director says

Regulators are mindful of wherever the competition is coming from, mentioning a Kenyan telecom company that has obtained a banking licence.

Chinese Bitcoin Miners Suffer in Iran Despite Cheap Power

Liu Feng, who runs a bitcoin mine that holds over 20,000 Antminer T9 units, was lured by the extremely cheap electricity in Iran

Fintech is thriving! Global investment more than doubles in 2018

This was partly due to a small number of mega deals.

IMF Head Sees Cryptos ‘Shaking’ The System — But Will Banking Stay Shook?

And yet, she added, “We don’t want innovation that would shake the system so much that we would lose the stability that is needed.”

AI in banking to be worth $300bn by 2030, but millions of jobs at risk

The technology is employed by many banks to detecting fraud, spotting patterns or anomalies that might indicate illegal activity.

Institutions contact crypto fund after ‘instant’ switch

The boss of a major crypto investment fund says wealth managers have sprung into action after the recent Bitcoin price spike.

Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI