09/18/2017
Don’t dismiss bankers' predictions of a bitcoin bubble – they should know
The virtual currency’s success reflects the continuing lack of trust in traditional banking following the credit crunch
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
09/15/2017
Fujitsu to Trial Blockchain Tech with New Banking Partners
JBA is providing member banks and other institutions with its Collaborative Blockchain Platform
09/14/2017
Nomadic Capital and The Token Fund announce partnership
The Token Fund Expands to MENA, Setting Up Main Headquarters in Dubai
09/12/2017
Microsoft Enters Into Blockchain Contract with Hapoalim
Microsoft is now bringing the technology mainstream for the financial industry. The company is reportedly collaborating with an Israeli lender, Bank Hapoalim for blockchain technology based digital bank guarantees.
09/11/2017
Bitcoin, Virtual Currency Deals Under $600 Could Become Tax Exempt
Wages paid to employees using virtual currency are taxable
09/11/2017
Swiss Canton of Chiasso Will Accept Bitcoin For Tax Payments
It is evident Chiasso and Zug are trying to one-up one another.
09/11/2017
China to shut bitcoin exchanges
Regulators in China have been investigating the domestic market for bitcoin and other virtual currencies since the beginning of the year.
09/07/2017
Robotics and artificial intelligence could bring down state pension age
On the other hand, the increased digitisation of the economy could allow people to work for longer in less stressful jobs.
09/06/2017
Basel Committee predicts significant change for banks as fintech takes hold
The Basel Committee on banking supervision has called for banks and supervisory authorities to work together to respond to the growing importance of and opportunities created by financial technology (fintech).
09/06/2017
Bank Hapoalim, Microsoft join forces on Blockchain technology
The Israeli lender and US software giant will collaborate on creating digital bank guarantees based on Blockchain technology
09/05/2017
AI Investments In The GCC Have Great Potential
It is not only healthcare that GCC can make AI investments in.
09/04/2017
Could blockchain technology revolutionise financial services in Cayman?
Cayman now has an opportunity to realise the benefits of blockchain technology in real terms as the new era of technology-based financial services gains traction.
09/04/2017
Malta’s Government: “Our Next Step is Blockchain”
Most of our public debt had a long term maturity and is locally owned so we were not exposed to liquidity problems.
09/04/2017
Bitcoin, Blockchain And Billions
The impact of Bitcoin has been compared to the day paper money replaced gold and silver.
09/01/2017
A London-based blockchain business is working with some of the world's biggest banks on new digital currency
Initially focused on concept testing and exploration, the group will look at ways in which the proposed new digital cash
08/31/2017
Russia’s Vnesheconombank To Develop Government Applications For Blockchain Tech With Ethereum Foundation
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Vnesheconombank Chairman Sergei Gorkov signed a partnership agreement between the bank and the Ethereum Foundation.
08/31/2017
Barclays Africa Group CIO Ashley Veasey
What is Barclays Africa doing to remain competitive in an era where fintech start-ups are challenging the established order?
08/31/2017
Six banks sign up to UBS-led digital cash initiative
Swiss rival Credit Suisse among those joining project to make settling payments faster and less risky
08/31/2017
Six global banks join forces to create digital currency
‘Utility settlement coin’ aims to launch next year for blockchain settlements
08/30/2017
Cryptocurrencies Are New Barbarians at the Gate of Central Banks
The claim of official approval highlights how the boom in cryptocurrencies and their underlying technology is becoming too big for central banks.