Managers of Wealth Fintech

Appleby advises iFinex on its USD 1bn token offering

iFinex began operations in 2012 and, among other cryptocurrency and cryptoasset-related products and services, operates Bitfinex

Blockchain takes centre stage as innovative FinTech services become ‘new normal’

In light of rising customer acceptance of digital platforms for financial services, traditional players are responding rapidly.

Bank of America CIO Says Bitcoin Investments Signal A Looming Recession

This is not the first time a prominent investor has acknowledged the advantages held by cryptocurrencies during a market crash.

Low Crypto Values Create Estate Tax-Planning Opportunities

Opportunities for estate-tax planning abound for clients with substantial crypto holdings.

Crypto Exchange Huobi Launches Fully Regulated OTC Desk for Institutional Investors

According to Huobi, its license was “among the first batch of licenses awarded by Gibraltar, which is the first jurisdiction to introduce a purpose-built DLT regulatory framework.”

Here’s how artificial intelligence impacts the banking industry

The intersection of banking and technology, such as artificial intelligence, most prominently appears in fraud management and customer service.

Bitcoin rises past $8000 for the first time in 2019

Gold, often considered a haven for investors in volatile markets, is down 0.12%. Other cryptocurrncies, Ripple XRP and ethereum are also showing well.

BRAZIL: New disclosure requirement introduced for crypto asset transactions

A crypto asset can be used as an investment, to transfer amounts or for access to services, and does not constitute a form of legal currency.

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.

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.”

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Has the crypto spring arrived in the Cayman Islands?

Notwithstanding their increasing popularity, liquidity remains elusive for security tokens.

Crypto hedge funds grew last year even as bitcoin slumped

The sums under management remain a fraction of those for more established assets.

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.

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.

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