10/19/2020
Imagine Regulators Shutting Tether Down - What Happens to Bitcoin?
In case regulators stop Tether, it would most likely have to take place over a staggered period of time to protect investors.
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
10/19/2020
Consultation initiated on blanket ordinance in area of blockchain
A blanket ordinance is now planned to incorporate the legislative amendments voted by Parliament into law at federal ordinance level.
10/16/2020
Investment Banking Practice Aimed at Robotics, Automation, AI Launched
“Our bankers have established a deep understanding of the underlying technologies and end markets while simultaneously developing unparalleled relationships with strategic buyers and investors.”
10/16/2020
Crypto exchange OKEx halts withdrawals in China probe
Group says it has lost touch with employee who holds the exchange’s crucial ‘private keys’
10/15/2020
Crypto: The hype, the profits, the fundamental challenge
The need for regulation – and 10 red flags to look out for in the meantime.
10/15/2020
The flipside of China’s central bank digital currency
DC/EP would have ramifications for governments, investors and companies, including China’s own technology champions.
10/14/2020
Allfunds advances the launch of new blockchain solutions for the financial industry
Allfunds Blockchain will begin deploying solutions in the financial industry, while working with Iberpay on its test concept for the Smart Payments initiative.
10/14/2020
Billionaire UK newspaper owner calls DeFi technology 'revolutionary'
UK media boss and former banker Alexander Lebedev has revealed he is looking to launch a decentralized finance powered “bank 2.0.”
10/14/2020
Italian banks together with SIA, R3, NTT Data join Spunta blockchain infrastructure for payments
ABI Spunta sees the commitment of technical partners such as NTT Data and SIA, in addition to R3 with the Corda Enterprise platform.
10/14/2020
OECD to release crypto tax-reporting framework in 2021
The OECD aims to ensure tax transparency with respect to crypto assets and the income derived from the sale of these types of assets.
10/14/2020
Cryptocurrencies and asset protection trusts in the Cayman Islands
The specific structures on offer in this jurisdiction helpfully address many of the practical considerations which are relevant when establishing a TPW structure to hold cryptocurrencies, and are supported by highly skilled service providers on island.
10/13/2020
Gemini bids to make its mark in the UK with BCB partnership
Gemini recently announced it has expanded fully into the UK, providing individuals and institutions with simple, reliable, and secure cryptocurrency exchange and custody services in GBP.
10/13/2020
100 italian banks go live on Spunta blockchain
In Italy it is fully operational the Italian banking sector blockchain.
10/13/2020
Artificial intelligence by Sberbank to help check a company’s legal capacity
The result of a legal capacity check goes beyond the question of whether or not to issue a loan.
10/12/2020
Stablecoins Explained & How They Can Help Stabilize Cryptocurrencies
Stablecoins, like USD Coin and Tether, are cryptocurrencies that offer a stable alternative to Bitcoin, due to their ties to real assets.
10/12/2020
Buy Bitcoin in Bermuda with National Bank Transfer
Most people who invest in bitcoin are aware of how difficult banking in Africa, North America, South America, Antarctic, Asia, Europe and Oceania has been.
10/12/2020
Opening remarks at the launch of the Artificial Intelligence Public Private Forum
Speech given by Dave Ramsden, Deputy Governor for Markets & Banking
10/12/2020
Hong Kong Welab Bank Partners With Solace to Achieve Digital Banking Ambitions
Solace’s secure and scalable messaging backbone has been invaluable in helping WeLab Bank shorten the time-to-market for our current and future digital bank offerings.”
10/11/2020
Central banks and BIS publish first central bank digital currency (CBDC) report laying out key requirements
The group of central banks will continue to work together on CBDCs, without prejudging any decision on whether or not to introduce CBDCs in their jurisdictions.
10/11/2020
The European Central Bank is launching proposals for a 'digital euro', here's why
This could be safer than with commercial banks, which could go bust, or than holding cash that could be stolen or lost.