12/19/2018
‘Bitcoin will be the digital store of wealth in the future’: Mike Novogratz
The process of tokenization is also accelerating with Novogratz pushing for more “tokenized objects” in the future, from “LP interest in funds to arts.”
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
12/19/2018
America Could Lead the Transition to a Digital Currency Reserve
It would also put the United States at the heart of a more open and equitable financial system.
12/19/2018
German bank KfW trials blockchain technology for public finance management in Burkina Faso
The trial is being supported by Burkina Faso’s Ministry of Finance.
12/18/2018
UBF explores adoption of blockchain in banks
Banks to focus on digital transformation and Emiratisation
12/18/2018
Central Bank of Egypt (CBE) to Explore Digital Currency Issuance Options
The Central Bank seems to be inspired by other banks around the world that have chosen to emit cryptocurrencies and digital currencies of their own national tokens.
12/18/2018
Malta To Get A Blockchain Bank
Speaking exclusively to CCN, Psaila commented that when operative, the Bank planned to bring back proper banking services to clients.
12/17/2018
Ripple to Launch Blockchain Remittances to Asia with Major UAE Exchange
The source also confirmed that Asia is “one of the largest recipients of the $613 billion in remittances estimated to have been sent globally in 2017”.
12/17/2018
Kofax RPA Wins DM Award for Artificial Intelligence / Robotic Process Automation Product of the Year
Recognised as Finalist in Seven Categories, Kofax Named Leader in New Category Reflecting the Evolution of the Document and Content Management Sector
12/17/2018
Brazilian Bank Becomes First To Adopt Blockchain Loan In Latin America
The three banks were able to follow up the loan at every stage up to the approval stage digitally without the use of paper documents.
12/16/2018
People’s Bank of China Officially Bans Security Token Offerings
It seems that the move was fuelled by the fact that despite the bans on Initial Coin Offerings, numerous start-ups were still holding token sales within the country.
12/14/2018
China’s Plan to Sideline Bitcoin
Beijing has accumulated dozens of blockchain patents. Crypto fans won’t like what comes next.
12/13/2018
UAE Central Bank, Saudi Arabia to Develop Joint Cryptocurrency for Interbank Transactions
The Abu Dhabi Global Market also recently conducted a test of a blockchain-based Know Your Customer (KYC) system.
12/12/2018
Morgan Stanley Announces Technology Partnership with Yext to Enhance Financial Advisors’ Digital Presence and Increase Prospecting Success Through Intelligent Search
By maintaining current page design on the front end and using the Yext Knowledge Engine for our backend website management technology, Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors will now be able to quickly and seamlessly engage with clients and prospects in the mo
12/12/2018
Chinese Firm Launches Digital Asset Platform in Singapore
Onchain is a blockchain technology company in China.
12/12/2018
South Korea’s First Blockchain-Powered Remittance Service to Thailand and Philippines
Coinone Transfer’s partnership with SCB also will soon offer Cross customers a direct link to PromptPay, which enables any recipient with a bank account in Thailand to receive a payment directly and instantly.
12/12/2018
Morgan Stanley Announces Technology Partnership with Yext to Enhance Financial Advisors’ Digital Presence and Increase Prospecting Success Through Intelligent Search
Their artificial-intelligence-ready data structure will enable Morgan Stanley to create and relate important information about their vast network of individual Financial Advisors, advisory teams and branches.
12/11/2018
This Banking Giant Begins to Commercialize Blockchain-powered Services
Shinhan is thought to be keen on exploring the potential uses of both blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies.
12/11/2018
UNICEF Innovation Fund to Invest in Blockchain-Related Projects
The newly announced companies will reportedly join 20 other tech startups, which are already under management by the Fund in fields like data science, drones, and virtual reality.
12/10/2018
Bittrex Reaches South Africa with New Investment
Moreover, the upcoming exchange will use machine learning and AI to perform AML/KYC process.
12/10/2018
Why Billionaire Investors Still Remain Positive on Long-Term Trend of Crypto
Throughout the past nine years, Bitcoin has suffered five bubble-crash-build-rally cycles wherein the dominant cryptocurrency dropped by about 85 percent on average and recovered to a new all-time high.