12/02/2018
Floyd Mayweather and DJ Khaled charged with massive fines for promoting cryptocurrencies
As per reports, Mayweather was paid $100,000 USD and DJ Khaled $50,000 USD to promote a virtual currency by the start-up Centra Tech.
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
11/29/2018
Global Financial Services Bullish On AI, The 'Disruptive Tech' Frontrunner
Among those canvassed, 72% of respondents believe disruptive technology will deliver the most value by driving back-end operational efficiencies, particularly in areas such as KYC reporting, due diligence and compliance.
11/27/2018
Cryptocurrency Custodian Services InVault Launches in Hong Kong
Shanghai Cryptocurrency Custodial service provider, InVault launches in Hong Kong following a mandatory regulation to crypto firms.
11/26/2018
The EU Blockchain Roundtable supports efforts to deploy blockchain technologies in the EU
Blockchain technology is also a key part of the FinTech Action plan as well as of the priorities for the Digital Europe Programme proposed under the next EU long-term budget for 2021-2027.
11/26/2018
Saudi Arabia Set to Launch Official Cryptocurrency in 2019
On the other hand, the Saudi Press Agency broke the news, noting that the Saudi authorities have yet to provide full details of the virtual currency.
11/26/2018
Al Hilal Bank executes the world's first Blockchain Sukuk transaction
Blockchain was used to transact a secondary market deal in Al Hilal Bank's Senior Sukuk maturing in September 2023
11/23/2018
Gibraltar bourse becomes first to own blockchain exchange
The framework has helped nourish Gibraltar’s fertile ground for blockchain and crypto innovation.
11/23/2018
Bank Frick, University of Liechtenstein Collaborate On Blockchain Certificate Program
The programme will be offered from the beginning of 2019 for the first time.
11/23/2018
Malaysian firm launches robotic-themed product
A maximum 10% will also be invested in Islamic certificates, including certificates of deposit.
11/22/2018
Singapore Sees First Bitcoin Trial: Were Bitcoin Trades Reversed?
Two cryptocurrency firms - B2C2 and Quione - battle it out over 3,000 bitcoins.
11/22/2018
BBVA and Santander join launch of EU blockchain platform
BBVA and Santander are two of the banks involved in the European Commission’s (EC) planned launch of the International Association for Trusted Blockchain Applications (IATBA) next year.
11/22/2018
BearingPoint and IBM forge RegTech partnership
Management and technology consultancy BearingPoint, which ranks among the leading providers of Regulatory and Risk Technology (RegTech/RiskTech), announced today that its RegTech product unit has formed a partnership with IBM Services for regulatory repor
11/21/2018
FNZ provides blockchain tech for impact investing platform
FNZ add Big Issue Invest to a long list of UK-based clients including Standard Life, Aviva, Quilter, Lloyds, Barclays and Santander.
11/21/2018
Bank Leumi to bring mobile-only Pepper to the US
Israel's Bank Leumi is talking to potential partners about bringing Pepper, its standalone mobile unit, to the US.
11/20/2018
Big Issue works with fund managers on impact investing push
Standard Life Aberdeen and Columbia Threadneedle products sold on blockchain-powered platform
11/20/2018
Onfido Ranks 2nd in Deloitte’s Technology Fast 50
The Deloitte Technology Fast 50 is one of the most prestigious technology awards, driven by innovation and entrepreneurship.
11/20/2018
Blockchain and transfer agency – the hype versus the resistance
This news was followed by another announcement, in May 2018, that a business processing vendor had partnered with a software provider to create a “self-service” option for investors.
11/19/2018
Bahamas Law Firm Partners with the Aclyd Project
“Our goal is to provide one of the World’s First Blockchain Company Listing Indexes”
11/19/2018
Thailand Accelerates Blockchain Adoption
In June, the government legalized seven cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin cash, Ethereum classic, Litecoin, Ripple and Stellar, and also permitted a limited number of cryptocurrency exchanges and broker-dealers to apply for operating licenses.
11/16/2018
Avaloq named Star Performer
“This award confirms our vision for the blockchain,” said Product Innovation Manager Philippe Meyer, who gave a speech at the trade fair entitled “Integration of cryptocurrencies: towards the convergence of two worlds”.