12/20/2020
Are sceptics wrong at panning Bitcoin that hit a record $24,000 high?
Dizzying rally spurs the world’s largest cryptocurrency to surge over 300% in a year
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
12/18/2020
Danske Bank fights money laundering with AI
Danske Bank is using artificial intelligence to help it prevent a repeat of the huge money laundering scandal that hit one of its operations in Estonia
12/18/2020
American Express takes stake in crypto trading platform FalconX; Paxos raises $142 million
Trading as principal, FalconX provides institutional clients the ability to access cryptocurrency markets through a single platform for trading, credit, and clearing.
12/18/2020
Gazprombank (Switzerland) and Avaloq win the Most Innovative Project in the use of Blockchain in Banking
This is the 11th accolade or industry citation to be won by Avaloq in 2020, having recently been named Best Transaction Processing Solution provider at the WealthBriefing European Awards 2020.
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.
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.