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Cryptocurrency payments grow TapJets customer base

Clients have the option of booking door-to-door service or private jet charters between two airport locations.

This could be the year big investors such as endowments finally buy into cryptocurrencies

There are still many obstacles for this to happen, but one force driving the interest among these big investors is the fact that if cryptocurrencies turn out to be a legitimate asset class

Don’t Overlook the FBAR Requirement When Filing Cryptocurrency Taxes

It seems there is a lot of confusion regarding owning cryptocurrency which is stored offshore.

MENA: Dipping Into Digital

Digital banking, cryptocurrencies, ecommerce and fintech start-ups—2017 was a record year for digital investments in the MENA region. But there’s wide variation between countries.

Cryptocurrency service providers now regulated: AUSTRAC

AUSTRAC chief executive officer Nicole Rose said the new regulation will instill public confidence in the fledgling sector.

Blockchain key tool for driving social impact - report

The report identified four potential benefits of blockchain for social impact: transparency, lower transaction costs, creating digital identities for those without formal documents, and difficulties tampering with data entered in a blockchain.

AI in banking: the reality behind the hype

The industry is excited about the chance to use new technology to boost returns

Why cryptocurrencies could be the solution to Africa’s payments challenges

The technology is greatly needed in regions where most people are poor (by developed country standards), and the majority do not have bank accounts or credit cards.

People’s Bank of China would Continue to rectify Crypto Activity in China

The Chinese people have been closely following the PBOC’s actions to see whether there has been a change in stance

The FCA’s crypto study ‘most impactful’ review in modern times

Therefore, the FCA’s proactive approach towards the crypto market must be welcomed as it will help protect investors and tackle illicit activity and unscrupulous firms.

Noble Bitcoin to Provide Insured Cold Storage for Crypto Investors

The typical advice is to use a properly created paper wallet or a purpose built hardware wallet.

Non-fee robo grabs $6M in new funding

The increased personalization allows clients to pick and choose the services that they find most appealing.

If bitcoin mania spreads like a disease, Barclays thinks the fever has broken

An inflating asset bubble can have multiple peaks as awareness spreads, according to Barclays.

Serious Fraud Office fights crime with ‘robo-lawyer’

Serious Fraud Office cases will benefit from artificial intelligence technology that will allow it to investigate more quickly, reduce costs and achieve a lower error rate, the watchdog said.

Life after Bitcoin: Understanding the cryptocurrency and betting on its future

Now, investors are taking the time to understand the real-world application of the cryptocurrency and betting on its future.

World Class Business Schools Join the Bitcoin Bandwagon with Blockchain Courses

As such, institutions of learning have been left with no choice other than to formulate crypto-rich DLT programs.

Soros Fund Management is planning to invest in cryptocurrencies

The news agency sources informed that Adam Fisher, the head of macro investing at Soros Fund Management, has already received internal approval for cryptocurrency operations.

Financial services disrupted: open banking and AI

There are two key technological developments that stand out as major disruptors in the banking and finance space, says Wissam Khoury, Managing Director, MEA, Finastra.

SARS warns on cryptocurrencies

The onus was on taxpayers to declare all cryptocurrency-related taxable income in the tax year in which it is received or accrued, SARS said in a statement.

Cryptocurrency traders use old gold in drive to draw Islamic investors

Each OneGram cryptocurrency unit is backed by at least a gram of physical gold stored in a vault.

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