05/28/2019
S Korean Bank Unveils ‘Country’s First Blockchain-powered Loans’
Per media outlet Paxnet, a Shinhan spokesperson said, “This new blockchain solution will let us go on to launch a range of [online] products.”
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
05/28/2019
Bitcoin jumps towards $9,000
Monday, the popular cryptocurrency extended its best one-month rally since before its historic surge in 2017.
05/28/2019
European Central Bank Unlikely to Create ‘Crypto Euro’ Anytime Soon
According to the authors’, the issuing of digital currencies by the central bank should be considered independently from the technology underlying such currency
05/28/2019
Finledger Partners with Four Banks to Issue Promissory Notes Using Blockchain
By digitizing a previously manual process, the transaction may now be executed “within seconds” using finlegder’s services.
05/28/2019
SBI Virtual Currencies: The Bank-Backed Japanese Exchange With Big Plans
Aside from widening its range of tradable cryptocurrencies, it also wants to branch out to institutional investors
05/28/2019
Africa: Central Bank of Malawi Says Crypto Is Not Legal Tender, Warns of Trading Risks
The official reportedly claimed that the bank has advised the public that all crypto-related activities such as purchasing, trading or using cryptocurrency as payment are made at an individual’s own risk.
05/28/2019
Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies are Booming on the African Continent
Cryptocurrency trading platforms and blockchain startups are flocking to the continent
05/28/2019
Chinese Listed Companies and Bitcoin Mining: Partner or Predator?
In this follow-up report, it's apparent that more listed companies in China have been involved in cryptocurrency mining, though the country is considering a ban on this "wasteful" activity.
05/27/2019
Room Full of Bitcoin Miners: Fidelity Strongly Believes in Crypto
One of the most prominent Wall Street names, Fidelity Investments, still believes in Bitcoin and continues to mine it.
05/24/2019
Dubai firm plans sukuk tokens to invest in UAE real estate assets
ASA Ventures joins blockchain investment company IBC Group in plan to introduce sukuk tokens for property in the UAE and Portugal
05/24/2019
Maltese Government Awards 19 Blockchain Scholarships Using DLT Fund
The scholarships were announced during the ongoing Malta AI and Blockchain Summit, with Schembri claiming that the given scholarships represent the first awards of its kind.
05/24/2019
Rich Brits plough cash into crypto over Corbyn and Brexit fears
Millionaires across the UK are looking to invest their wealth into cryptocurrencies over concerns that Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn is heading for Number 10
05/23/2019
Bibox Exchange Announces a Fiat-to-Crypto Platform
More and more exchanges are announcing fiat-to-crypto support. Now Bibox joins the bunch by launching a fiat-to-crypto platform.
05/23/2019
Mourant advises on landmark blockchain deal
20|30's inaugural issuance was conducted through the UK FCA Sandbox in collaboration with an FCA authorised UK custodian.
05/23/2019
Crypto in Africa: Ghana blockchain initiative and Luno’s new features
Telecommunication giant Vodafone launched a blockchain initiative in Ghana to promote blockchain technology application.
05/23/2019
CoinCola - Person-to-Person (P2P) Bitcoin platform now in Nigeria
Though based in Hong Kong, Coincola aims to provide trustworthy trading and exchange services to all its users all around the world with Africa being a key place of interest
05/23/2019
SIX announces plans for Swiss franc cryptocurrency
The digital exchange, which was first announced in July 2018
05/23/2019
Cryptos and Banks Can Work Together: Ripple CEO Think So
Garlinghouse was very straightforward in praising banks for playing an important role and offering financial services to society.
05/22/2019
AI can help insurers show more empathy to customers: omni:us
Empathy is the ability to show someone you understand their emotions so it may seem strange to suggest that AI can achieve that.
05/22/2019
Bahamas legislates to establish cryptocurrency regulatory framework
SCB chairman Robert Lotmore said the draft legislation is the first of a series that aims to establish a comprehensive approach to crypto assets regulation.