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Bitcoin craze hits Iran as US sanctions squeeze weak economy

The Bitcoin craze has made the front pages of Iranian newspapers and has been discussed by some of the country’s top ayatollahs

Crypto custodian MetaVault expands into the Isle of Man

MetaVault co-founder Justin Short said: "The decision to expand into the Isle of Man was a logical step in our business growth strategy.

Crypto firm sets sights on Finma licence

Bitcoin Suisse currently has 125 tradable crypto assets available.

Japan to lead development of SWIFT network for cryptocurrency: source

It remains unclear how the cryptocurrency network would work.

Capgemini launches new AI services based on Microsoft Azure to accelerate the business impact of AI at scale

In the industrial context, by launching AI for Operations Intelligence using Azure IoT, Capgemini is helping manufacturers to create an integrated AI-powered data and insights foundation

Participants of intl. blockchain event hope to see Bahamians become more digitally competitive

Equity Bank, CryptoChicks Hackathon furthering blockchain in The Bahamas

Why Big Governments And Central Banks Want To Kill Libra And Bitcoin

This happened to much smaller money market funds (that “broke the buck”) during the financial crisis, so it could easily happen here.”

Nearly 70 per cent of companies in Asia-Pacific don’t trust blockchain technology, survey says

Respondents to an Ernst & Young poll said they needed to know the risks and benefits of blockchain

Thai wealthtech Jitta to expand to Singapore and India

Startup will invest in AI in hope of providing better returns for users

Blockchain can speed up Asia’s clean energy transition. Here’s how

Renewable energy is not readily available to buy off the grid in many countries.

Bitcoin drops more than 10 per cent

Politicians and financial regulators across the world have called for scrutiny of Facebook’s Libra coin, with concerns ranging from consumer protection and privacy to its potential systemic risks given the social media giant’s global reach

The Rise of Robotics & the Advent of Artificial Intelligence

A Third Revolution came about in the mid-twentieth century, coined the "Information Revolution."

Bitpoint Japan Loses $28m in Cryptocurrency in Hot Wallet Hack

All Bitpoint services were suspended following the hack, including trading, deposits and withdrawals, but its parent company Remixpoint has said it would compensate customers for the losses.

Bitt approved for legislation by Barbados regulators

Bitt has become the first fintech to complete and exit Barbados’ Regulatory Sandbox Framework, reports Jane Connolly.

Crypto firm applies for Swiss banking licence

Bitcoin Suisse is adapting to a changing regulatory landscape, where more and more crypto assets and services fall under securities and banking law.

Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency and the weaponisation of internet access

Facebook has been working extremely hard to market Libra as a solution for the world’s unbanked and under-banked populations, ‘virtually all’ of whom live in developing countries according to World Bank research in 2017

German Central Bank: Cryptos Are Not a Threat to Financial Stability

uropean Central Bank executive board member Benoit Coeure said that financial regulators must act fast to prepare for Facebook’s Libra stablecoin

Bahrain’s FinTech leader SADAD launches its latest innovative solution Sadded, transforming the payment methods in the Kingdom

This new payment solution is meant to convenience our clients and their customers by providing them ease-of-use and secure payment methods.”

Middle East Blockchain Development Primed to Lead the Global Industry

What is most surprising is that just over a year ago, the UAE didn't even make it on this list, thus proving that the onset of this recent crypto wave throughout the Middle East is somewhat of a recent phenomenon.

Ex-Bitmain CEO launches new startup Matrixport

This should give Matrixport a competitive advantage in the region over other similar companies as "[w]ith liquidity like that, [low] prices follow."

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