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British investors go all in on Bitcoin

Bitcoin has hit a record value of $19,920.53 this month, prompting a surge of interest from British investors

France Approves New Cryptocurrency Measures to Fight Anonymous Transactions

Crypto exchanges will have to request two proofs of identity from their customers from the first euro spent, instead of the previous 1,000 euro minimum limit.

Revamping the Industry with Blockchain Technology

Additionally, while Blockchain has created a huge buzz to accelerate digital transformation, it becomes imperative to understand the prowess of Blockchain technology.

JPMorgan Says MassMutual’s Bitcoin Foray Signals Widening Demand

“One can see the potential demand that could arise over the coming years as other insurance companies and pension funds follow MassMutual’s example.”

The Wealthy Are Jumping Into Bitcoin as Stigma Around Crypto Fades

With Bitcoin surging more than 270% since March, the rich are ratcheting up investments in digital currencies and anticipating further gains.

An AI proposition is now 'table stakes' for fintech startups

Davey however doesn't believe there should be a concern that there will be diminishing returns for startups offering new propositions that harness AI and the data therein.

Labuan IBFC: Home to 3 Digital Banks, 2 Digital Securities Exchanges and 19 Crypto Trading Platforms with 46 Digital Players Approved Since 2017

Growth in Digital Family, testament to the jurisdiction’s progressive approach in embracing the digital revolution

Financial Services Driving Growth in Singapore Blockchain Use

A PwC Singapore survey found that blockchain has emerged as one of the top three technology trends in Singapore for 2021, with 70% of the respondents showing support for the technology, the report says.

Fidelity Digital Assets adds collateral agent capabilities

Fidelity Digital Assets continues to build out its offering to include more of the services that institutions have come to expect from traditional asset classes, sparking new growth opportunities that prompted a recently announced hiring initiative.

SimCorp partners with IntelliBonds

New partnership with IntelliBonds, offers SimCorp clients improved productivity and portfolio returns, using cloud-based, AI-augmented workflows…

China and Hong Kong working on digital yuan cross-border payments

He stated, “As the renminbi is already in use in Hong Kong and the status of e-CNY is the same as cash in circulation, it will bring even greater convenience to Hong Kong and Mainland tourists.”

UnionBank, Standard Chartered pioneer Philippine bond tokenization

Digital platform provides retail investors easy access to 9 billion peso issuance

Why crypto is 'like Marmite' for family offices

Family offices are showing increased interest in cryptocurrencies, but for many it still remains too much of an esoteric investment.

Hong Kong in Talks With PBOC on Digital Yuan Trial for Cross-Border Payments

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), the city’s central banking institution, said it is working with the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) to test digital yuan use cases.

Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager Paul Tudor Jones Expects Bitcoin's Market Cap to Grow Beyond $500 Billion

Famed hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones has updated his view on bitcoin. Envisioning a bullish future similar to “the metals complex where you have precious crypto,” he says that $500 billion is the wrong market cap for bitcoin, given all th

Cyprus securities watchdog issues first cryptocurrency regulations

Papoutsis points out that the Circular cites the lack of previous regulation for cryptocurrencies.

Crypto pioneer buys a R600k house with crypto and it ends up costing R200k

Using a smart contract, with no ID, email or customer information required.

Is the bitcoin price surge a bubble?

Bitcoin made a new high this week of $19,857, topping its December 2017 record of $19,783.

Another Crypto Skeptic Suddenly Flips To Bitcoin—But Adds A Stark Warning

Now, a top market strategist at the research arm of New York-based global investment manager AllianceBernstein, which has $631 billion in assets under management, has admitted he's "changed [his] mind" about bitcoin.

Bitcoin rally seen to have legs on institutional demand

The rally this time may be partly driven by institutional investors’ response to the monetary easing measures introduced by global central banks in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.

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