11/01/2019
Bermuda Premier: Cryptocurrency a Great Equalizer Against Big Tech
Given that fintech is the future of the industry, he said that creating an environment that is conducive to innovation
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
10/31/2019
AI to power TD's digital customer experiences
Artificial intelligence powered by Layer 6, the AI division of TD, to empower customers with personalized experiences across the Bank's digital channels, beginning with top-ranked TD mobile app
10/31/2019
Crypto bank Sygnum wins a license in Singapore to offer asset management services in the country
Sygnum said its multi-manager fund will allocate investments across a portfolio of managers that tap into the global digital asset opportunity using “different and uncorrelated” investment strategies.
10/30/2019
How China is using blockchain technology
China’s president had some nice things to say about blockchain and the price of Bitcoin boomed.
10/30/2019
Julius Baer Top Exec: Crypto Still in ‘Darwinian’ Process of Selection
As Arabian Business notes, Julius Baer’s ex-CEO Bernhard Hodler had likened cryptocurrencies to gambling back during an interview back in 2018.
10/30/2019
Backstop Solutions Group launches new AI-powered data gathering offering for allocators
As a result, files become centrally located, displayed, and easily accessible across the organisation.
10/30/2019
‘Digital currencies could substitute money within 5 years’
Interestingly central banks believe that a CBDC should be available online and offline as well. IBM and OMFIF expect the first CBDC to launch within give years.
10/29/2019
Central-bank digital currencies: proceed with caution
Account-based CBDCs would make it possible for private households and corporations to open an account with the central bank.
10/29/2019
Bermuda paves the way for fintech
The initiative will start with the government committing to accept 1:1 US dollar backed stablecoins which are licensed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority, for government fees, services and taxes.
10/29/2019
China’s Commercial Banks Should Embrace Blockchain Technology, Says Central Bank Official
The country’s leader noted China needed to “focus on an umber of key core technologies” to accelerate its development.
10/28/2019
FCA new webpage on Cryptoassets: AML/CTF regime
The MLRs apply to businesses in a range of sectors at risk of facilitating money laundering or terrorist financing
10/28/2019
Bahamas to Introduce their own Fiat Digital Currency to Solve Post Disaster Economic Issues
The central bank aims to regulate the currency fully by bringing in policies to prevent money laundering, terror financing, and other illicit activities.
10/28/2019
UAE Accepts Crypto Regulation, Blockchain Projects Stand to Benefit
With the focus usually on China, Japan or the United States, the Middle East is an area that doesn't often get the attention it deserves when it comes to blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
10/28/2019
Crypto Capital Official Nabbed in Money Laundering Probe
A Crypto Capital principal, Oz Yosef, also known as Oz Joseph, has been indicted by a grand jury in New York on charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud and conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business
10/27/2019
China studying blockchain application for forex - regulator
China's parliament on Saturday passed a new law on cryptography, as the country gears up to launch its own digital currency.
10/27/2019
UAE Accepts Crypto Regulation, Blockchain Projects Stand to Benefit
However, barring a few highly restrictive countries, such as Iraq and Kuwait, the region generally exhibits a very progressive and supportive stance when it comes to the blockchain industry.
10/25/2019
Major Korean Banks Back Bitcoin Startup Coinplug’s $6.4 Million Round
The new funding is described as a Series B2 round and comes four years after it raised $5 million in the Series B round, also backed by Mirae Asset Venture Investment and KB Investment at the time.
10/25/2019
Central Bank exploring ‘early introduction’ of digital currency on Abaco post-Dorian
The digital currency roll-is a key element in the Central Bank’s drive to modernize The Bahamas’ payment system, move consumers away from reliance on cash to electronic payments, and improve access to financial services – especially in r
10/25/2019
Thailand’s SEC Approves ICO Platform – Leading the Region in Progressive Token Regulations
According to the Reference letter Seamico Securities Public Company Limited (the “Company”) informed the Stock Exchange of Thailand that SE Digital Company Limited (“SE Digital”)
10/24/2019
CIMB Singapore and iTrust link up for trade finance blockchain transaction
The platform aims to address many of the fraud risks facing trade finance, such as phantom cargoes, fabricated documents and theft, by making the end-to-end trading process more transparent.