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Singapore Based Razer Ties Up With Visa To Create A Visa Prepaid Card
24.6.2019
The world of tech and finance have been intertwined for most of the past two decades, as the advances in technology have helped the financial system become far more efficient. Nowadays, tech companies are routinely getting into tie ups with financial giants in order to create new products and make...
Russian Ministry of Finance Considers Allowing Cryptocurrency Trading
22.6.2019
Russian Ministry of Finance is considering allowing cryptocurrency trading in the Russian Federation
Russian Ministry of Finance Considers Allowing Cryptocurrency Trading
22.6.2019
Russian Ministry of Finance is considering allowing cryptocurrency trading in the Russian Federation
Facebook’s Blockchain Hiring Spree Continues With Search for Finance Lead
21.6.2019
Fresh off releasing the white paper for its Libra coin, Facebook is looking to hire a finance program manager in blockchain
Visa Set to Join the Expanding Field of Blockchain-Based International Payment Providers
19.6.2019
Visa joins the ranks of mainstream payment giants creating blockchain-powered settlements infrastructure for cross-border transactions among institutional clients
Russia to Adopt Crypto Legislation Within Two Weeks: Deputy Finance Minister
19.6.2019
Russian parliament will adopt the country’s major crypto bill, “On Digital Financial Assets,” in the next two weeks, according to the deputy finance minister
Brazilian BTC Exchange Faces Numerous Lawsuits From Clients Unable to Access Funds
18.6.2019
A bitcoin exchange in Brazil is being sued for retaining funds against request, citing ongoing attacks against the exchange since May as root of issue
Global Banking Giant HSBC Launches Tokenization-Based Receivables System for India
18.6.2019
The world’s 7th biggest bank, HSBC, uses tokenization tech in its account receivable infrastructure for corporate clients in India
Brazil Is All Set To Regulate The Digital Transformation In The Finance, Capital, Insurance And Blockchain Sector
18.6.2019
Four of the Brazil’s regulatory authorities namely- ‘Special Finance Secretariat of the Ministry of Economy’, the ‘Central Bank of Brazil’, the ‘Securities Commission’, and the ‘Superintendency of Private Insurance’ are planning to put in a joint effort to regulate as well as to adapt to...
PR: Legislators Support V20 Summit in Response to New FATF Rules
18.6.2019
Legislators have shown their support for the V20 Summit which is set to take place alongside the G20 Leaders Summit in Osaka, Japan, 28 & 29 June 2019. The event will convene G20 representatives, national blockchain associations, the world’s leading Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs)...
Policymakers Meet to Finalize Global Crypto Guidance – A Look at Standards G20 Supports
18.6.2019
The Financial Action Task Force has kicked off its meeting to discuss global cryptocurrency regulations which the G20 countries have committed to follow. Meanwhile, the crypto industry has raised concerns regarding some recommendations, and a meeting has been set up to coincide with the G20 summit...
UK Financial Watchdog Blacklists Clones of Two Major Financial Firms
14.6.2019
The British financial regulator, Financial Conduct Authority, has blacklisted two clones of financial firms, including one posing as Goldman Sachs
General Motors Enters Blockchain Space, Leads $23 Million Funding Round For Spring Labs
13.6.2019
The American automobile giant General Motors is leading the $23 million seed funding round for blockchain start-up Spring Labs. This is the company’s first foray into the world of decentralized technology, which we touted to be a thing of the future. Spring Labs is a start-up which aims to provide...
CME’s Bitcoin Futures Hit New Records
11.6.2019
Ever since the Chicago Board Options Exchange (Cboe) announced it was ending its bitcoin futures products back in March, the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME Group) has seen a huge influx of bitcoin derivatives volumes. During the second week of May, CME’s bitcoin futures touched a milestone...
VP of Largest Brazilian Bank: Local Banks to Soon Introduce Unique Blockchain Platform
11.6.2019
The vice president of the largest Brazilian bank revealed that local banks are preparing to introduce a unique blockchain platform on June 12
Visa Launches Global Cross-Border Network Based on Certain Aspects of Blockchain
11.6.2019
Global payment giant Visa has launched a network for cross-border payments that is partially based on blockchain technology
Leaked Details of India’s Supposed New Cryptocurrency Bill Analyzed
11.6.2019
Excerpts from what could be India’s new cryptocurrency bill have been leaked. While local media have made outrageous claims about the details of the bill, industry experts have pointed out numerous flaws and inaccuracies. Meanwhile, the country’s finance secretary has confirmed that...
Russia May Build Offshore Destination for Cryptocurrencies, Exchanges and Forex
10.6.2019
Russia may build a large financial center on the island of Bolshoy Ussuriysky
Cypherpunk Adam Back Speaks of Blockchain Benefits at G20 Meeting of Finance Ministers
10.6.2019
Cypherpunk Adam Back, often regarded as the father of virtual currencies, took part in an event at the G20 meeting of finance ministers
Microsoft Announces Fastest Ever Gaming Console Named ‘Project Scarlett’
10.6.2019
Over the past few years, Microsoft has turned around in a decisive way and has returned to its former glories again. However, even during the days when the company was not growing at the expected rate, its gaming console brand XBOX remained a highly popular product. It remains so to this day,...