05/17/2019
Investec withdraws from over hyped robo-advisory market
Investec says it intends to use the technology developed under the Click & Invest banner in other parts of the group.
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
05/16/2019
Crypto Asset Manager: The World Is Waking Up to Its Need for Bitcoin
Of all people, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell could be to thank for the nearly parabolic bitcoin price. Kling said it was Powell who “put the bottom in for crypto markets.”
05/16/2019
QuadrigaCX – Blockchain and Bankruptcy
Quadriga then maintained a series of ‘hot’ wallets – cryptocurrency wallets that are connected to the internet to facilitate immediate transactions – and ‘cold’ wallets that were offline and stored physically to avoid h
05/16/2019
FCA consultation on Cryptoassets brings welcome clarity on extent of regulatory perimeter
The proposed FCA Guidance clarifies where different categories of cryptoasset tokens fall to be in relation to the FCA’s regulatory perimeter
05/15/2019
PwC reveals what crypto hedge funds were up to during 2018’s BTC dip
From the above revelation, the new capital was pumped into hedge funds despite the bears coming out of the woods in packs.
05/15/2019
BitOasis Ready to Become First Licensed Middle Eastern Bitcoin Exchange
If bumped up to full approval, the platform established in 2014 will become the first legally recognized cryptocurrency exchange in the Middle East.
05/15/2019
US issues anti-money laundering guidance for cryptocurrencies
The guidance is in response to questions raised by financial institutions, law enforcement, and regulators concerning the regulatory treatment of multiple variations of businesses dealing in CVCs.
05/14/2019
Token sales an easy option for UAE firms to raise capital, say experts
UAE raised more than $210m in token sales in first four months this year
05/14/2019
Has the crypto spring arrived in the Cayman Islands?
Notwithstanding their increasing popularity, liquidity remains elusive for security tokens.
05/14/2019
Crypto hedge funds grew last year even as bitcoin slumped
The sums under management remain a fraction of those for more established assets.
05/13/2019
The Future of Customer Engagement with Blockchain
Blockchain makes data management more systematic, allowing business leaders to make decisions using the most up to date data.
05/13/2019
Indian bitcoin players wary of Facebook’s stablecoin
The only benefit with Facebook’s move could be that digital currencies may gain legitimacy, they said.
05/13/2019
Bitcoin rally pushes cryptocurrency above $7,000, rising 11%
The currency has doubled in value since December last year.
05/13/2019
How to properly safeguard massive amounts of cryptocurrency assets
Diligent management of crypto assets requires a smart and holistic approach to both cyber and physical security
05/13/2019
Bitcoin's Surge to Almost $8,000 Rekindles Memories of Bubble
Bitcoin’s latest surge started Saturday, when the two U.S. exchanges carrying futures are closed, making it potentially difficult for short sellers to cover their wagers
05/10/2019
Ripple XRP Boosting News: Major Banks In The Middle East Are Willing To Use Ripple’s xRapid Technology
This is because xRapid is faster and more efficient than the traditional cross-border remittance method.
05/10/2019
Surveys suggest 68% of high net-worth investors will own cryptos by 2022
The first of several surveys came from the Dubai-based deVere Group, an independent financial advisory organization.
05/09/2019
Chinese AI start-up Megvii raises $750 million ahead of planned HK IPO: Reuters
Reuters reported in December that Megvii was targeting raising $500 million in a new funding round.
05/09/2019
Malta’s Registry of Companies Set to Run on Blockchain-Based System
The establishment of a standalone agency aims to strengthen the internal management structure of the Registry.
05/09/2019
New Tokenization Platform RealT Targets Real Estate Investments, Starts with Detroit
Rémy Jacobson, RealT’s CEO, said they are excited to launch the platform which will facilitate the sale of residential properties in the United States.