12/18/2020
Is Bitcoin becoming mainstream?
‘Just because Bitcoin can be a risky investment, it doesn’t mean that there isn’t interest or demand.
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
12/17/2020
VTB issues bank guarantee through Masterchain blockchain platform
Masterchain is a blockchain platform developed by the Russian central bank with market participants and the Fintech Association.
12/17/2020
Just One Third of Global Asset Managers Have Completed Their Digital Transformation Projects
The survey highlighted that the majority (84%) of asset managers have lost investors to digital-first disruptive competitors in the previous 12 months.
12/16/2020
Quontic Bank launches Bitcoin rewards checking account
Digital banking outfit Quontic has become the first FDIC-insured financial institution in the US to launch a Bitcoin rewards debit card.
12/16/2020
SBI opens cryptocurrency dealing desk
The acquisition is the latest big crypto play from SBI.
12/16/2020
Instinet Appointed Clearing Agent for IntelligentCross
Providing seamless clearing and settlement services for fast-growing, performance-focused ATS
12/16/2020
FCA establishes Temporary Registration Regime for cryptoasset businesses
The FCA is advising customers of cryptoasset firms which should have applied to the FCA, but have not done so, to withdraw their cryptoassets or money before 10 January 2021.
12/15/2020
Apple Co-founder Steve Wozniak's New Ambition Kicks Off on HBTC
After success with Apple, Wozniak was attracted to the technology of blockchain and use of cryptocurrencies.
12/14/2020
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
12/14/2020
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.
12/14/2020
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.
12/14/2020
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.”
12/11/2020
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.
12/11/2020
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.
12/10/2020
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
12/10/2020
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.
12/10/2020
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.
12/10/2020
SimCorp partners with IntelliBonds
New partnership with IntelliBonds, offers SimCorp clients improved productivity and portfolio returns, using cloud-based, AI-augmented workflows…
12/09/2020
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.”
12/08/2020
UnionBank, Standard Chartered pioneer Philippine bond tokenization
Digital platform provides retail investors easy access to 9 billion peso issuance