04/28/2021
Proposal for EU Regulation of Artificial Intelligence published
The regulation has vast implications for industry across numerous sectors around the world
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
04/27/2021
This small Caribbean paradise is set to become the world's first fully Bitcoin-enabled community
Bitcoin is also accepted on the island as payment for everyday essentials as well as at restaurants, cinemas and cafes.
04/27/2021
JPMorgan Is Preparing to Offer a Bitcoin Fund to Wealthy Clients
Wall Street banks are grappling with whether to offer clients exposure to cyptocurrencies after staying mostly on the sidelines as Bitcoin and other tokens surged in popularity.
04/27/2021
Baker McKenzie advises Atos on leading AI acquisition
This transaction is the latest example of the Baker McKenzie technology M&A team advising on large acquisitions.
04/26/2021
Bitcoin falls 1.8% to $50,270
There has been growing retail and institutional investor acceptance of digital currencies as a legitimate asset class.
04/26/2021
Huobi Asset Management Launching One of Asia’s Largest Virtual Asset Funds Highlights a New Investment Movement
The world has seen the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, take to social media to his 51 million followers to promote the cryptocurrency Dogecoin
04/26/2021
Bitcoin: UK banks are getting tough on crypto, but money-laundering rules are the real problem
Both Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs are now offering their wealth management clients the opportunity to invest in bitcoin.
04/26/2021
Cryptocurrencies lose their anonymity in Ireland
The rules apply to any firm that exchanges virtual assets for either fiat currency or other virtual assets, as well as those that provide custodian wallets or other support services for cryptocurrency purposes.
04/23/2021
$2B crypto scam: Turkish exchange Thodex goes silent, sparks user outcry
But users who have not been able to withdraw their money or access their accounts took to Twitter to voice concern that they may have been scammed.
04/23/2021
Iress partners with regtech for DDO
The financial services software company has announced it is integrating Objective Corporation with its blockchain technology for its design and distribution obligations (DDO) solution.
04/22/2021
Tales From The Crypto
Are cryptocurrencies finally moving from fad to fundamental asset type? We take a look at why you might want to get involved, and the risks to steer clear of.
04/22/2021
ASEAN Blockchain Consortium Formed to Collaborate on Digital Assets and Enterprise Blockchain, Strengthening Cross-Border Relationship
Memorandum of Understanding inked at virtual event organised by Blockchain Association Singapore
04/22/2021
Bitcoin platform ShakePay partners Marqeta on digital card offering
Shakepay was founded in 2015 and is a leading platform for buying and selling digital currencies in Canada.
04/22/2021
European Commission publishes landmark Artificial Intelligence regulatory package
In Brussels today, the European Commission unveiled a much-anticipated new rulebook on Artificial Intelligence.
04/21/2021
CI Global Asset Management Capping MERs on its Cryptocurrency ETFs, BTCX and ETHX, at 0.95%
Introduces the lowest published MER caps of any bitcoin or Ether ETF globally
04/21/2021
HM Treasury, BOE Form CBDC Taskforce to Explore ‘Britcoin’
It will also monitor international CBDC developments to ensure the UK remains at the forefront of global innovation, the BOE said.
04/21/2021
IntellectEU launches AI platform for 'hyper-personalisation' in wealth management
Traditional asset managers aim for a minimum capital requirement of 200,000 to 300,000 euros for which personalized investment advice is provided.
04/21/2021
Etisalat Digital's new blockchain platform aims to stop trade finance losses
UAE Trade Connect says losses through duplicated invoices could be between AED500mln and 1bln annually
04/21/2021
Blockchain Association Singapore and Elliptic to roll out a Digital Asset Compliance Certification
It will be the first Digital Asset Compliance training program available in Singapore for financial institutions, digital asset businesses, and law enforcement.
04/20/2021
Bank of America Survey: 74% of Fund Managers See Bitcoin as a Bubble
The fund managers who responded to the survey also rated bitcoin second on the list of the most crowded trades