02/27/2023
MENA tops world in crypto adoption
Emerging markets dominate the Global Crypto Adoption Index
Bitcoin, Blockchain & AI
02/24/2023
A new cryptocurrency remedy against software developers?
The Court of Appeal found that software developers may have a duty to introduce code so that stolen bitcoin could be transferred to its rightful owner.
02/24/2023
Fintech IPOs: Atom Bank and Monzo have entered the chat
After a 15-month hiatus, there are tentative signs the IPO market could be back with vengeance.
02/23/2023
Cryptology Asset forms asset management arm in US
Members of the team have expertise in both buy- and sell-side.
02/23/2023
Mastercard partners Immersve on Web3 crypto payments
Users will click on the Immersve button from their Web3 wallet to access the functionality and sign transactions with their private key to approve them.
02/23/2023
German DZ Bank adds digital currencies to asset management services
German asset manager DZ Bank collaborated with Swiss technology firm Metaco to add digital asset management into its services.
02/22/2023
US crypto crackdown could impact on wider banking industry
The SEC has also ordered one crypto exchange to abandon a scheme offering more than 20% returns to customers and proposed tougher safeguards for investor assets after several crypto companies collapsed last year.
02/22/2023
44% of employees in Egypt fear losing their jobs to AI
According to Kaspersky research , there are concerns among employees in the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa region in regards to robots and automation systems used by companies
02/22/2023
Multi-strat crypto hedge fund firm Active Digital launches
Active Digital takes a systematic approach to crypto trading with a market neutral fund and a long-short fund.
02/21/2023
EU calls for fast-tracking crypto rules to meet global 2025 deadline on capital requirements for banks
The Basel Committee of banking regulators set a January 2025 deadline for implementing capital requirements for banks’ exposures to cryptoassets
02/21/2023
Huobi Bets Big on Hong Kong
Sun himself also said he would relocate to Hong Kong to capitalize on the opportunities as early as next month.
02/21/2023
SFC consults on proposals to regulate virtual asset trading platforms
The SFC intends to publish lists on its website to inform the public of the different regulatory statuses of VA trading platforms
02/21/2023
Swarm launches first stocks and ETFs trading platform using DeFi
Blockchain-based but non-crypto securities such as Apple and Tesla stock can be traded on Swarm’s platform.
02/21/2023
SFC Hangs Crypto Out to Dry
The SFC added that many jurisdictions appear to be shifting away from a «light-touch» approach to a more comprehensive one
02/20/2023
Robinhood sees rebounding trading volumes across equities, options and crypto
January was good to Robinhood.
02/20/2023
Russia preps digital ruble pilot
Russia had planned to begin testing a digital ruble in 2021, but put back the project in the face of concerns from banks that it could make the banking system more centralised, according to CoinDesk.
02/20/2023
Zambia tests technology for crypto regulation, says minister Mutati
The Bank of Zambia and the country’s securities regulator are collaborating on digital infrastructure and a policy framework for crypto.
02/20/2023
Goldman Lampe Private Bank adding significant number of Bitcoin to their balance sheet
Goldman Lampe Private Bank's decision to invest in Bitcoin reflects a growing trend among financial institutions to embrace digital assets as a legitimate investment option.
02/20/2023
Crypto Fugitive Withdraws Millions From Swiss Bank
They were gradually taken out of the company and put into a «cold wallet», potentially a hard drive or USB stick, that is not registered with a digital asset exchange.
02/17/2023
Singapore Hits Highest Fintech Funding in 3 Years, Crypto Snagged US$1.2 Billion
Singapore’s 2022 positive showing comes against the backdrop of falling global fintech investment which dropped to US$164.1 billion.