05/17/2017
How Blockchain Could Help Emerging Markets Leap Ahead
But it’s not just physical infrastructure that can be leapfrogged.
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
05/16/2017
Blockchain technology creeps ever more into Irish banking system
Blockchain’s impact on various industries has been considerable, most notably through its foundation of bitcoin, the largest cryptocurrency in the world.
05/15/2017
Misys rolls AI strategy into trade monitoring software
Users can catch errors that existing tools on the market let through, reducing operational risk and preventing manual mistakes that lead to decisions being made on the wrong profit and loss information and incorrect end-of-day reports.
05/15/2017
Blockchain technology 'could transform pensions administration': KPMG
KPMG has developed a blockchain concept in co-operation with Dutch IT firm Cegeka, using ‘distributed ledger’ technology to automate administration tasks.
05/15/2017
UAE ahead of curve in use of technology for sector
The Dubai Government is in a pilot with Blockchain technology in partnership with IBM and Microsoft.
05/14/2017
Swiss EY Team Joins Polybius Cryptobank as Advisors, ICO to Follow
The Polybius Cryptobank project attracted the attention of Swiss financiers at the BlockchainUA conference held in Kiev in March.
05/14/2017
Traditional IRAs Are Coming to the World of Bitcoin
The firm BitcoinIRA is the only option for investors who wish to hold cryptocurrencies in their IRAs directly.
05/12/2017
Japanese Coincheck Exchange Will Introduce Interest-paying Bitcoin Accounts
Long-term investors in BTC may look into this offering over the coming months.
05/10/2017
Blockchain gains momentum in the Middle East
Blockchain is gathering pace in the Middle East, with the United Arab Emirates leading the way
05/08/2017
Bitcoin “Speculatory Object” From “Unknown Actors”: German Central Bank
A prime example is LocalBitcoins, which in 2014 was forced to halt operations in the country due to regulatory uncertainty
05/07/2017
Bitcoin surges to all-time high on regulatory changes in Asia
Yen, yuan, won among top five trading currencies
05/06/2017
CACEIS signs investment agreement to develop postmarket blockchain infrastructure for SMEs
The pilot agreement as formed last year set as its objective to improve the access of SMEs to capital markets while facilitating and enhancing the security of postmarket operations.
05/04/2017
CFA considers AI, robo-advice in exams
Fintech is attracting increasing attention from consumers, investors, the investment management industry and regulators across the globe.
05/03/2017
Infosys Announcement: The Commercial Bank Successfully Completes a Pilot on a Cloud-Based Blockchain Network with Infosys Finacle
The solution will deliver enhanced transactional security and higher accuracy at lower costs.
05/02/2017
Do A.I and Cryptocurrency work well together? By Marcie Terman Founding director: XBT Corp Sarl
This could be the worst way to start an important conversation about financial technology, but stick with me, it gets more interesting.
05/02/2017
Investing In Blockchain Assets Through Hedge Fund: Pros and Cons
The popularity of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies as an alternative investment is growing day by day and is very intriguing.
05/02/2017
Personal banking: meet Alexa, Siri and Cortana
These voice assistants are particularly useful for retrieving information without having to hold a phone, tablet or computer.
05/01/2017
ENBD to integrate blockchain tech into cheques
Emirates NBD plans to introduce the Cheque Chain initiative to its employees during the pilot phase, ahead of the customer roll later this year.
04/30/2017
Japanese Megabank Setting Up Fintech Incubator
Mizuho will limit its investment ratio to less than 15% so that the company will not become an equity method affiliate, the net losses of which have to be reflected in a parent company's earnings.
04/29/2017
JP Morgan Chase exits R3 blockchain consortium
In October, it was reported that JP Morgan was developing its own blockchain, called Quorum, on the Ethereum network.