05/10/2018
Singapore's getting more serious with AI efforts
within the financial sector. Establishing AI guidelines was just a first step for MAS in this sphere.
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
05/10/2018
Japan's Bitcoin King Poaches Wall Street Talent for Crypto Empire
The nation’s virtual currency exchanges are now licensed by Japan’s securities watchdog, giving the venues an official stamp of approval that’s largely absent from countries like the U.S. and Britain.
05/09/2018
Singapore International Chamber of Commerce launches world’s first blockchain-based e-Certificate of Origin
The SICC platform aims to vastly improve transparency, security and efficiency in authenticating trade documents.
05/09/2018
Liechtenstein’s Crown Prince warming to the idea of blockchain technology
The state’s Royal House generated a considerable amount of their wealth by offering a tax haven for famous and high-wealth individuals.
05/09/2018
Dubai to invest Dh1 billion to launch the region’s first digital bank
Dh1 billion will be invested over the next five years to launch the first digital bank for the UAE, with the first products expected to debut in 2019.
05/09/2018
The Wealthy Are Hoarding $10 Billion of Bitcoin in Bunkers
His startup, Xapo, has built a network of underground vaults on five continents, including one in a decommissioned Swiss military bunker.
05/08/2018
Beware these Key Indicators of a Fraudulent ICO
Due to the lack of regulation of ICOs by financial authorities and governments around the world, investors should be wary of ICOs that purport to be legitimate but are ultimately a fraud.
05/08/2018
Tangem Launches Bitcoin Banknotes in Singapore
As Singapore sets the lead, Tangem is delivering the first shipment of 10,000 production notes to prospective partners and distributors around the world for commercial pilots.
05/07/2018
12 Banks in China Implemented Blockchain Technology in 2017
Accepted and utilized applications of blockchain use range from identity verification processes to cross-border credit sending as well as the issuing of invoices.
05/07/2018
BSS Oman Banks Association join hands for Blockchain utilisation
Tahhan emphasised the importance of collaboration to create a streamlined approach to innovation that achieves everyone’s goals.
05/04/2018
Accenture: Banks could raise revenues 34% by investing in AI and upskilling
However, in a survey of 100 banking executives and another 1,300 non-executive bank employees, Accenture found that just 3% of banks intend to significantly increase their investment in reskilling over the course of the next three years.
05/04/2018
Cryptocurrencies hype and the prospect of an African digital money
The most optimists hoping it may be the next currency reference similar to gold yet decentralised and the most radical wishing it may replace the mighty dollar and weaken its preeminence and the grip of the US Federal Reserve on the global financial syste
05/03/2018
Exo Investing launches tailored portfolios to investors with £10,000
A new investment website has launched offering low-cost options to people with £10,000 to invest, which could suit beginner investors
05/02/2018
Exo Investing: a new breed of robo-adviser?
A low-cost investment platform has launched, aiming to shake-up the robo-adviser market. How does Exo Investing compare?
05/02/2018
Blockchain Bank Project For Crypto Asset Management?
ABLE is using cryptocurrency to finance the entire process of banking from the supply side to the demand side.
05/02/2018
New money: Is gold being ousted by Bitcoin? by Lilian Chovin, Coutts
The demand side for gold doesn’t seem to have much influence on the price though.
05/02/2018
This Is How African Governments And Regulators Feel About Cryptocurrencies Right Now
Bitcoin is booming in Nigeria, and it can partly thank a busted online Ponzi scheme for a relatively painless inoculation into mainstream awareness.
05/01/2018
Blockchain founding father joins Aussie investment firm First Digital Capital
The investment management firm – which counts the co-founder of aerospace and defence manufacturing company Quickstep Deryck Graham as its chairman – will have offices in Australia, New York, Geneva, London and Hong Kong.
05/01/2018
ICBC's First Blockchain Patent Is Now Public
After it's approved, the data will be encrypted and moved onto a blockchain which will update the distributed ledger held by different entities that could potential require this certificate.
05/01/2018
Property platform taps interest for digital payment
Investors can use digital currency to buy a token and benefit from proceeds of a property portfolio