10/24/2017
EquiChain joins Abu Dhabi Global Market RegLab programme
EquiChain’s proposition is to launch “EquiChain Exchange” (EQX), a fully regulated exchange for cryptographic IPOs and secondary market trading
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
10/24/2017
Blockchain is transforming one of the world’s oldest professions
Hong Kong based jeweller Chow Tai Fook says the blockchain can help stem trade in precious stones used to fund civil conflict in Africa
10/24/2017
Saudi Billionaire Alwaleed Joins Bitcoin Bashing
He is also heavily invested through his Kingdom Holding Company in numerous banks and financial services firms.
10/23/2017
Big Money Stays Away From Booming Bitcoin
Bitcoin, the biggest and most well-known cryptocurrency, has outperformed all the world's traditional currencies each year since 2011, except for 2014.
10/22/2017
Saudi Arabia’s IDB Plans Blockchain Financial Project
Islamic finance follows religious principles such as a ban on gambling and outright speculation.
10/19/2017
Swissborg – The Blockchain Era of Swiss Private Banking – Announced ICO
Their main goal to innovate the Private Banking by implementing highly secure, transparent and customizable investment solutions.
10/19/2017
Blockchain: a world of possibilities
Trade finance is a complex, paper-based activity.
10/18/2017
BNP Paribas and EY explore private blockchain to optimize the bank’s global internal treasury operations
This pilot has highlighted how an internal, private blockchain could be used to improve operational efficiency by providing a more integrated cash management approach between businesses, allowing greater flexibility and a 24/7 capability.
10/18/2017
Fighting Financial Crime in the World of Blockchain
Tools at the cutting edge of fraud and financial crime prevention today will only grow in importance tomorrow.
10/17/2017
Investor Says a Bitcoin Fund May Be Just a Year Away
The trust invests exclusively in bitcoin and derives its value solely from the price of the asset.
10/17/2017
Lessons learned and future prospects
One of the most challenging aspects is to ensure that all the building blocks, including blockchain, can work together and with our legacy systems.
10/17/2017
JP Morgan launches blockchain-based IIN
Pilot with Royal Bank of Canada and Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited aims to disrupt the global payments industry
10/16/2017
James Disney of Credit Suisse: “The Sky’s the Limit”
Blockchain tech can reduce this to just minutes.
10/16/2017
Bitcoin is ‘Fast, near Real-Time and Convenient’: Philippines Central Bank Official
The move to regulate the local bitcoin industry was the first of its kind for an Asian nation.
10/15/2017
African Entrepreneurs Have High Expectations from Blockchain Technology
During the Thomson Reuters Africa Summit, entrepreneurs agreed that blockchain technology can change African business forever and allow more people to contribute towards the economy's development.
10/13/2017
Mortgage fintech looks to blockchain for home loans
When asked by The Adviser what HashChing was using blockchain for, Mr Sodhi said: “We have been exploring blockchain in the home loan contract, smart contract space and securitisation as well.
10/12/2017
IT Giant Fujitsu Joins Major Banks for Blockchain Money Transfer Pilot
They would then be able to use the app to send money, as well as making deposits and withdrawals.
10/11/2017
Wealthy Remain Curious But Skeptical About Bitcoin, UBS CEO Says
Bitcoin has surged more than 300 percent this year.
10/10/2017
Why is Africa Slow on the Bitcoin Uptake?
One of the biggest issues facing Bitcoin adoption in Africa is educating people about digital currencies.
10/09/2017
Artificial Intelligence to grow exponentially in the UAE
Three quarters of UAE residents comfortable with AI interactions, according to Accenture