Search
CC Forum – Blockchain and AI Investment Forum
20.9.2019
14-16 October 2019 will see one of the world's major industry events. Following our highly successful inaugural edition in London last October as well as our the joint edition with the Maltese partners this May, the second edition of CC Forum London will connect global thought leaders, policy...
Genesis Trading Acquires Quant Investment Firm Qu Capital
20.9.2019
Digital currency trader and lender Genesis expanded its trading and research capabilities by acquiring New York-based quantitative investment firm Qu Capital
Bank of America Joins R3’s Marco Polo Blockchain Global Trade Network
20.9.2019
Bank of America follows in the footsteps of Mastercard to join the Marco Polo blockchain network
Bankera Announces the Release of Global Crypto-Backed Lending Solutions, Bankera Loans
19.9.2019
Although the idea of crypto-backed loans is not entirely new, as the flow of cryptocurrencies in 2017 encouraged an ascent in crypto dependent lending platforms, current arrangements in general, will overlook customers, who are searching for smaller loans. Bankera Loans hopes to democratize access...
NEO Global Development Announces Pilot Network for Next Year’s NEO3
18.9.2019
NEO opens up NEO3 Preview1 build, a pilot to the NEO3 network
FATF-Driven Delistings Capture the Criminalization of Privacy
17.9.2019
The delisting of privacy coins like monero, zcash, and dash is becoming something of a trend in Asia, and could soon expand elsewhere. In the wake of the intra-governmental Financial Action Task Force (FATF) issuing new global standards, Korean exchanges Okex and Upbit have announced they will...
As Global Economy Weakens, Federal Reserve All Set for Stimulus Pump
16.9.2019
It has been clear for quite a while that the global economy has been weakening for the past few months, and there has been a lot of speculation regarding the possible solutions to the impending trouble. The trade war between the United States and China is definitely one of the reasons behind...
Facebook to Face Global Regulators about its Libra Cryptocurrency Project
16.9.2019
According to recent news, Global regulators will interrogate Facebook shortly regarding its Libra cryptocurrency, even though the EU governments expressed concerns that the digital currency poses a danger to financial stability. As per the Financial Times, Facebook needs to face 26 national banks...
Global Central Banks to Question Facebook-Led Libra Over Financial Risks
16.9.2019
The Libra Association is to be grilled by 26 central banks over the perceived risks to financial stability posed by the crypto project
Nature Abhors a Vacuum: Why Trump’s Proposed Negative Rates Bode Well for Bitcoin
14.9.2019
In a recent tweet, U.S. president Donald Trump delved into an explosive, all-caps-loaded mini-rant about the necessity of getting “interest rates down to ZERO, or less.” The bombastic politician stressed the need for America to refinance its debt, trailing off with some superficially...
Tiger Global and Lightspeed Lead $67 Million Funding Round in India’s OkCredit
13.9.2019
Over the past three decades or so, India has emerged as one of the biggest economies in the world. The advancements have fueled much of the country’s economic growth in the tech services sector, but over the past five years or so, a vibrant startup scene has evolved. From e-commerce payments...
Cubans Are Turning to Bitcoin to Access Global Economy: Report
13.9.2019
Hemmed in by U.S. sanctions and government restrictions, Cubans are turning to Bitcoin to access the global economy
Barcelona Blockchain Week is Joining Forces with CoinsBank to Create an Unforgettable Experience for Democracy4all Conference and Global Blockchain Awards
13.9.2019
This autumn Barcelona will turn into the blockchain capital of Spain for the last 7 days of October. This week-long experience will be highlighted with the opening event of the Week –Democracy4all conference followed by Global Blockchain Awards Ceremony. These two grand premiers will be organized...
Greta Thunberg Joins Satoshi in Questioning Bank Bailouts
12.9.2019
Saving planet Earth is a noble goal with many different dimensions. Climate change needs to be addressed vigorously as our world warms up faster than ever. Economic development needs a higher degree of financial freedom to provide everyone access to opportunities and wealth. A teenager from...
PR: Bitmain’s Announces Highly Anticipated World Digital Mining Summit
12.9.2019
The World Digital Mining Summit (WDMS) hosted by Bitmain – the world’s top 10 and China’s second largest fabless chipmaker – is set to return on 8-10 October in Frankfurt with a focus towards industry investment and innovation for the mining sector.
The post PR: Bitmain’s Announces Highly...
Market Outlook: Uncertainty Builds With Thin Trade Volumes and Bitcoin Futures Launch
11.9.2019
Digital currency markets have dropped in value over the last three weeks, losing $25 billion since mid-August. Market prices have been creeping downward on thin global trade volume and the last two months of volatility seem to be taking a toll on short-term bullish optimism. Also Read: Bitmain...
Connecting Cash to the Internet Using Stablecoins
11.9.2019
Most often overlooked in the fintech space is the world’s most scalable and private payment system: cash. It is used in every country around the world and despite its much exaggerated demise, according to the G4S Global Cash Report 2018, cash circulation has risen to 9.6% of GDP across...
BitMEX Operator HDR Global Hires Former BNP Paribas Exec
11.9.2019
BitMEX parent firm HDR Global hires former BNP Paribas’ General Counsel Derek Gobel as the group’s new general counsel
Largest Gathering of Global Blockchain Innovators in Tokyo – Unblock Tokyo: Ecosystem Fast Track
11.9.2019
BINARYSTAR and Asia Blockchain Review are organizing Unblock Tokyo: Ecosystem Fast Track on October 05, in a major gathering of all-star developers to shed light on the latest developments in the industry and exclusive project updates for the blockchain and crypto community. BINARYSTAR Japan...
Global Markets Insights Report Suggests Growth Of $1.6 Billion in Blockchain Technology in Healthcare
10.9.2019
The sphere of blockchain technology is most likely to cross the mark of one billion dollars ($1.6 Billion) in the healthcare sector by 2025, reports US-oriented market analysis and research firm, Global Markets Insights. Decentralized blockchain technology has evolved as a highly secured...