Managers of Wealth Fintech

The Bahamas launches world’s first CBDC, the ‘Sand Dollar’

This makes The Bahamas one of the first countries in the world to officially launch a CBDC beyond a pilot program.

Public Corda blockchain network gets its first digital currency

By using the Corda public network within this decentralised legal structure, projects can not only comply with AML/CTF standards but ensure transactions are kept private between parties which is a requirement in most commercial and financial settings.

Will COVID-19 accelerate the transition to banking alternatives

Banks who want to survive the storm must move faster than ever to introduce value-adding services that enhance the customer’s experience of modern banking.

Wealthy Rothschilds Family Buy Into Bitcoin

This purchase was more than likely done for one of their private clients with this being just one of the many private institutions owned by Rothschilds.

Decentralized Finance needs regulatory clarity and smarter compliance

As of mid-July 2020, according to the Bank for International Settlements report, at least 36 central banks have published retail or wholesale central bank digital currency work.

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.

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.

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.”

Crypto exchange OKEx halts withdrawals in China probe

Group says it has lost touch with employee who holds the exchange’s crucial ‘private keys’

Crypto: The hype, the profits, the fundamental challenge

The need for regulation – and 10 red flags to look out for in the meantime.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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