11/28/2017
What the world's central banks really think about bitcoin
The guardians of the global economy have two sets of issues to address.
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
11/28/2017
Fund giant Invesco Canada finds way into robo-adviser space
The new platform, titled advisorDUO, has similar capabilities to a traditional robo-adviser
11/27/2017
Bermuda to nurture blockchain opportunities
The task of creating a regulatory framework for DLT enterprises to set up and operate in or from Bermuda will be directed by Wayne Caines, Minister of National Security, who has taken on responsibility for government’s ICT Policy and Innovation.
11/27/2017
BBVA follows in Barclays’ blockchain footsteps
A letter of credit transaction usually takes between seven and 10 days to process.
11/26/2017
Premier On Blockchain & Cryptocurrency
“Bermuda is committed to building upon its position as an innovative international business centre"
11/24/2017
Old Mutual precious metal fund invests in bitcoin
The bitcoin price exceeded the gold price for the first time in March.
11/24/2017
UBS Seeks to Expand Workforce in Artificial Intelligence
Future lies in ‘cognitive’ bank, head of innovation says
11/23/2017
BMO Financial Group injects $2m into Montreal AI lab
This year’s programme runs until June 2018.
11/22/2017
Ex-JPMorgan ECM boss targets instos for crypto currency fund
The fund will focus on investing in the more liquid digital assets such as bitcoin and ethereum
11/22/2017
Singapore cryptocoin firm banks with Japan as local account shut
Japanese authorities are taking a more active stance, granting licenses to 11 exchange operators in September, including Quoine.
11/21/2017
EY expands European teams’ presence to advance blockchain development worldwide
The European expansion is an integral part of the EY continued focus on supporting companies worldwide to use disruptive technologies like blockchain to transform their businesses.
11/21/2017
Wealth Managers Are Being Inundated With Calls About Bitcoin
Advisers say recover principal investment, brace for losses
11/21/2017
Banks Shun Bitcoin In Hong Kong, Businesses Seek Foreign Help
Bitcoin-friendly Japan had said it could not yet service the demand from Chinese businesses looking to relocate and forge ties with the newly-permissive neighbor.
11/21/2017
Raiffeisen Bank International is first Austrian bank to join R3 global network
In its work with R3, RBI will focus on cash and payment services, capital markets, digital identity, securities services and trade finance.
11/20/2017
Company Creates Crypto ATMs for Mainstream Use
As a payment method, businesses are lining up to participate in the crypto industry.
11/20/2017
Everbright Stiches Up German Robo Advisor
China is the largest asset management market worldwide, after the U.S.
11/20/2017
Top hedge fund AQR leads the way as blockchain comes of age
The quantitative giant is researching the use of the technology behind bitcoin — but hedge funds have been slower to embrace it than banks
11/19/2017
Swarm Fund announces results of public token sale and appoints new CEO
The first tranche became liquid immediately after the vote on November 6, 2017, at which point one-fourth of each member’s tokens became transferable.
11/19/2017
Bankers Continue to Sound the Bitcoin Alarm
A JP Morgan spokeswoman responded,”There is nothing more important to us than the safety and soundness of the global monetary system.”
11/19/2017
Hong Kong’s bitcoin businesses suffer after local bank accounts frozen
Companies say they have had to go to foreign banks after disruption