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Could The Bahamas Become the Next Blockchain Hub?

The Bahamas has partnered with various stakeholders to help put the island nation on the map when it comes to blockchain adoption and growth.

Calastone to launch blockchain-powered global funds marketplace in May 2019

Calastone believes that the overall global cost of fund distribution could be reduced by as much as GBP3.4 billion, achieved through the technological mutualisation of the trading and settlement processes.

Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled charged with massive fines for promoting cryptocurrencies

As per reports, Mayweather was paid $100,000 USD and DJ Khaled $50,000 USD to promote a virtual currency by the start-up Centra Tech.

Global Financial Services Bullish On AI, The 'Disruptive Tech' Frontrunner

Among those canvassed, 72% of respondents believe disruptive technology will deliver the most value by driving back-end operational efficiencies, particularly in areas such as KYC reporting, due diligence and compliance.

Cryptocurrency Custodian Services InVault Launches in Hong Kong

Shanghai Cryptocurrency Custodial service provider, InVault launches in Hong Kong following a mandatory regulation to crypto firms.

The EU Blockchain Roundtable supports efforts to deploy blockchain technologies in the EU

Blockchain technology is also a key part of the FinTech Action plan as well as of the priorities for the Digital Europe Programme proposed under the next EU long-term budget for 2021-2027.

Saudi Arabia Set to Launch Official Cryptocurrency in 2019

On the other hand, the Saudi Press Agency broke the news, noting that the Saudi authorities have yet to provide full details of the virtual currency.

Al Hilal Bank executes the world's first Blockchain Sukuk transaction

Blockchain was used to transact a secondary market deal in Al Hilal Bank's Senior Sukuk maturing in September 2023

Gibraltar bourse becomes first to own blockchain exchange

The framework has helped nourish Gibraltar’s fertile ground for blockchain and crypto innovation.

Bank Frick, University of Liechtenstein Collaborate On Blockchain Certificate Program

The programme will be offered from the beginning of 2019 for the first time.

Malaysian firm launches robotic-themed product

A maximum 10% will also be invested in Islamic certificates, including certificates of deposit.

Singapore Sees First Bitcoin Trial: Were Bitcoin Trades Reversed?

Two cryptocurrency firms - B2C2 and Quione - battle it out over 3,000 bitcoins.

BBVA and Santander join launch of EU blockchain platform

BBVA and Santander are two of the banks involved in the European Commission’s (EC) planned launch of the International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (IATBA) next year.

BearingPoint and IBM forge RegTech partnership

Management and technology consultancy BearingPoint, which ranks among the leading providers of Regulatory and Risk Technology (RegTech/RiskTech), announced today that its RegTech product unit has formed a partnership with IBM Services for regulatory repor

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