08/13/2019
How blockchains could give central banks a run for their money
Cryptocurrency is the form of the cryptography which is referred to the digital currency platform," tZERO's head of communications Alex Sotiropoulos told FOX
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
08/13/2019
3 lessons from running an AI-powered start-up in Africa
For the continent to remain relevant on the global stage, it is not only vital that companies embrace AI, but also that local entrepreneurs have equity in these technologies.
08/12/2019
China’s central bank digital currency is “ready” after 5 years of development
According to Changchun, the currency has been in the research and development phase since 2014.
08/12/2019
Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala throws support behind cryptocurrencies
Mubadala invests in MidChains, an Abu Dhabi-based exchange for cryptos
08/12/2019
5 Trends That Wealth Managers Need to Keep Their Eyes On Right Now
While overall satisfaction toward wealth management firms are still at a healthy level
08/12/2019
Local blockchain technology survey launched
Cartan is seeking a minimum of 400 survey respondents to ensure a statistically significant sample size of the population.
08/12/2019
Bitcoin’s tipped to barge through $15,000! Is it the key to retirement riches?
And many people are expecting safe-haven demand for these assets to keep ballooning.
08/10/2019
Commerzbank trials blockchain-based machine-to-machine payment solution with Daimler Trucks
Commerzbank has been actively exploring blockchain technology has successfully completed a number of blockchain trials
08/09/2019
Central banks need better crypto asset data to contain risk – ECB research
The increase in linkages between the regulated financial sector and crypto assets over time may overwhelm current regulatory and financial frameworks, the research finds.
08/09/2019
Globex and Antiguan Government Sign MOU to Launch Government-Bank Backed Digital Securities Marketplace
Goal to Make Antigua the Global Digital Securities Powerhouse with a Dollarized Exchange and Fiat Banking
08/09/2019
Israeli Cryptocurrency Traders Locked Out of Banking System: Report
The issue is not the tax authorities
08/08/2019
How can AI and virtual reality improve client experience?
Technology can give advisers ‘opportunities that can revolutionise’ the sector
08/08/2019
Saudi British Bank believes blockchain can revolutionize global trade
Saudi Arabia is among the top nations who depend on international trade a lot.
08/08/2019
Cryptocurrencies and the IRS: What you need to know
Some taxpayers reported their CVC transactions on timely filed income tax returns.
08/07/2019
Does blockchain have a place in wealth management?
While innovation could transform the industry, regulation may hold it back
08/07/2019
Dubai’s DIFC-based InsurTech firm secures new blockchain deal
The global InsurTech market revenue was valued at $533mln in 2018 and is expected to reach over $1bln by 2023
08/07/2019
Swissquote Bank’s H1 net profit falls due to ‘significant’ decline in crypto trading business
Earlier this year, the bank also announced the launch of cryptocurrency custody service for both retail and institutional customers, in an association with Crypto Storage AG.
08/07/2019
Crypto Derivatives Platform FTX Secures $8M In Seed Funding Round
Consensus Lab, digital asset management firm in blockchain-based capital market FBG, and crypto hedge fund Galois Capital also provided substantial funding.
08/06/2019
UK Bank Standard Chartered Uses Blockchain for Supply Chain Finance
By applying the platform, the parties aimed to boost transparency and optimize costs of access to credit for upstream suppliers within the China-based project known as Digital Guangdong.
08/06/2019
Facebook: UK privacy chief joins warning about cryptocurrency
Libra, and its digital wallet Calibra, were announced in June by a group of companies backing it, led by Facebook.