12/21/2017
Offshore jurisdictions vie for cryptocurrency dominance
“There are signs that the current valuations of Bitcoins are being enhanced by speculative investment flows,” it reads.
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
12/19/2017
Leading Artificial Intelligence Startup Announces Further Innovation
BotChain works by creating digital certificates with every bot action and storing those certificates on a blockchain for creating an identity for each bot.
12/19/2017
Cryptocurrency withdrawals now available at ATMs in the UAE
NCR Corporation teams up with CoinHub to enable cash withdrawals from cryptocurrency accounts
12/19/2017
Crypto Finance applies for Swiss banking licence
Crypto Finance currently employs 26 staff and runs a "cash-flow positive" trading desk says Brzezek.
12/19/2017
Bitcoin’s Anonymous Inventor Is Now One of the World's Richest People
For a moment on Sunday, Bitcoin’s mysterious, anonymous founder was the 44th richest person in the world
12/19/2017
Morgan Stanley: Investors pumped $2 billion into crypto funds this year - and 2018 will be bigger
Bitcoin has rocketed over 1,500% against the dollar in 2017
12/19/2017
South African Tax Authority Seeks to Track Crypto Trades
The South African Revenue Service is to take appropriate steps to tax crypto gains.
12/18/2017
Bitcoin futures trade near $20,000 in debut on world’s biggest exchange
The ability to place a short bet on bitcoin without having to first borrow the underlying security is one of the appeals of the futures market.
12/18/2017
Deutsche Bank rolls out AI-based equities trading platform in APAC
The platform also incorporates momentum detection, which allows it to change behaviour in trending markets or make a fast switch at inflection points.
12/18/2017
South Africa Wants to Track and Tax Bitcoin Trading
The South African tax man revealed that Sars is working with similar agencies from different countries on implementing new policies for tackling the issue
12/18/2017
US Government to Sell Off $10 Million in Seized Bitcoin and Bitcoin Cash
The order further said that cryptocurrencies will be sold and converted into US dollars
12/18/2017
NCR First in the UAE to Introduce Bitcoin-Enabled ATMs
NCR Corporation announced that it has teamed-up with CoinHub, a cryptocurrency exchange in the UAE, to enable users to make cash withdrawals from their cryptocurrency account at the ATM
12/17/2017
UBS chairman warns of ‘bitcoin bubble’
“We as a bank have very consciously warned against this product, because we do not consider it valid and sustainable,” said Weber.
12/17/2017
Bitcoin boom brings new scrutiny from Washington
“It’s something that they’re just trying to get their arms around,” said a lobbyist representing financial services companies.
12/15/2017
German exchange Deutsche Boerse mulls launch of European bitcoin futures
German exchange Deutsche Boerse looking at launching bitcoin futures trading.
12/15/2017
Wealth management blockchain platform promises new standard for ICOs
It sounds a bit like timeshares for posh people.
12/14/2017
Vanguard eyes blockchain technology for index funds
Vanguard said it would adopt the system in early 2018 if current testing is successful.
12/14/2017
Someone is selling a ‘spectacular’ penthouse in Miami — but they’re only accepting bitcoin
A penthouse in Miami is selling for the equivalent of about $547,000.
12/13/2017
Funds complete first secondary market securities trade on ILSBlockchain set up by Guernsey ICC
Solidum Re Director Cedric Edmonds said the trade was created, executed and confirmed on the ILSBlockchain in a matter of minutes.
12/13/2017
Saudi, UAE Central Banks Team Up to Test Cryptocurrency
The involvement of Saudi Arabia's central bank is notable, given that the institution to date has not commented on the tech or indicated that it was looking into potential use cases.