11/12/2020
China Construction Bank to raise $3bn via blockchain bond
Fusang will use blockchain technology to record ownership.
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
11/12/2020
‘Slippery slope’ as new Bitcoin mining pool censors transactions
The launch of a new 'censored' mining pool has some Bitcoiners worried its a harbinger of things to come.
11/12/2020
Crypto-certainty comes to the Cayman Islands
The Law defines "virtual assets" as a digital representation of value that can be electronically traded or transferred and used for payment or investment purposes.
11/12/2020
Turkish bank İşbank carries second pilot on cross border trade using blockchain
İşbank is the first bank in Turkey to perform a trade finance transaction using blockchain technology.
11/11/2020
How crypto is bringing banking to Africa
This problem is particularly profound in Africa, where some national currencies are prone to experiencing hyper-inflation that risks plunging more citizens into poverty across the continent.
11/11/2020
Nomura blockchain report makes case for security token offerings
The report points out that as a new funding tool security token offerings (STO) could appeal to a wide range of investors, both those motivated by monetary and non-monetary reasons, as well as investors with different levels of assets.
11/09/2020
Figure Technologies applies for bank charter
Figure has originated more than $1 billion of home equity lines of credit since launching in 2018 and is planning to pilot a small-dollar instalment-loan product in January, says Bloomberg.
11/09/2020
Canada's Tax Authority Asks Court to Force Crypto Exchange to Hand Over Data on All Users
Canada’s tax authority is reportedly asking a federal court to force cryptocurrency exchange Coinsquare to hand over information and certain documents on all of its users since the beginning of 2013. The Canadian crypto exchange has over 200,000 use
11/09/2020
Virtual gold? Bitcoin's rise sparks new debate
Bitcoin was created in 2008 by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto, and marketed as an alternative to traditional currencies.
11/09/2020
The Cayman Islands Pass Laws To Regulate Crypto Service Providers
The proclaimed standards went into power on October 28, 2020.
11/09/2020
Cryptocurrency boom drives luxury car sales
This expansion will see new appointments in sales, compliance, management and anti-money laundering at Auto Coin Cars, an online platform offering new and used cars for sale online through virtual monies.
11/09/2020
CBDC revolution is coming in three years, says Bitcoin naysayer Roubini
The word “cryptocurrency” is a misnomer because it isn’t a currency, according to Roubini.
11/08/2020
FinTech Ripple chooses Dubai International Financial Centre for regional headquarters
Ripple to work with local and regional institutions to revolutionise payments industry
11/08/2020
Forget the Bitcoin price! Here’s how I’d invest £10k to make a million
The asset has been a great hedge against uncertainty this year and has achieved one of the best performances of any financial asset as a result.
11/06/2020
Bitcoin surges above $15,000 and is closing in on record
In addition to the dollar weakening, bitcoin has benefited from more mainstream companies like PayPal and Square embracing cryptocurrencies as a viable payments options and investments.
11/06/2020
Is Cayman looking to cash in on Crypto?
The legislation has been drafted in line with current FATF (Financial Action Task Force) rules, aligning the crypto industry with international anti-money laundering standards.
11/06/2020
Using blockchain to leverage your digital assets
Forget what you know about digital asset infrastructures.
11/05/2020
New rules expected to boost virtual assets sector in Cayman Islands
The new rules are expected to boost business in the sector by allowing the supervision of businesses providing services in the arena and help Cayman meet the latest recommendations from the Financial Action Task Force.
11/05/2020
Ex-Luno product manager launches SA-based Bitcoin exchange
Luno, the country’s largest crypto-currency exchange, was recently acquired by New York-based Digital Currency Group, a global enterprise that builds, buys and invests in blockchain companies.
11/04/2020
Hong Kong to Align Crypto Regulatory Framework with FATF Standards
To align with FATF requirements, the government is proposing to widen the supervisory net to cover centralised trading platforms that only trade non-security tokens, where the SFC will be empowered to license and supervise such platforms.