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Leading Japanese Firms Partner on Security Token Research
7.11.2019
MUFG launched a 22-member research consortium of security issuers, broker dealers and tech companies to set standards for security token management
European Banking Authority (EBA) to Deliver Keynote Address at the Annual Payments International Conference
6.11.2019
With a clear focus on quality, our exclusive speaker line-up at Payments International 2019 will provide an unparalleled platform for professionals in the payments arena to learn, meet, mingle, establish, and reinforce business relationships. Payments International brings you insights into...
European Union Drafts Law Suggesting Consideration of Eurocoin
5.11.2019
An EU draft law considers issuing a digital currency and banning high-risk crypto projects in the union
STACS Bags Banking Veteran as the New Head of Business Development
5.11.2019
STACS (Securities Trading Asset Clearing & Settlement), the Singapore-based enterprise blockchain development firm, has confirmed hiring banking expert, David Teo, as their Business Development lead. Jay Ng, the Managing Director of STACS, stated: We are working on a few important blockchain...
US Federal Reserve Hiring Retail Payments Manager to Integrate Digital Currencies
5.11.2019
The central bank is expanding the role of its Retail Payments Manager to include digital currencies, stablecoins and distributed ledger technologies as part of a new hire
US Federal Reserve Hiring Retail Payments Manager to Research Digital Currencies
5.11.2019
The central bank is expanding the role of its Retail Payments Manager to include digital currencies, stablecoins and distributed ledger technologies as part of a new hire
Microsoft Unveils Platform for Minting Enterprise-Ready Crypto Tokens
4.11.2019
Microsoft has revealed a new platform aimed to make building blockchain tokens in the cloud as easy as plugging in a printer
Another Chinese Lender Bailed Out After Bank Run
3.11.2019
Yichuan Rural Commercial Bank, a lender operating in the central Henan province, has become the latest Chinese bank to be bailed out by the government this year. The small financial institution, which has around 30 branches only in the Yichuan county, experienced a bank run sparked by rumors that...
Crypto Hedge Fund Ember Seeks $1 Million in SEC-Registered Equity Sale
1.11.2019
Ember Fund, makers of an AI-managed cryptocurrency portfolio app, is seeking to raise up to $1 million through an SEC-registered securities sale
GlobalBitcoinsPro.com Enables Offline BCH Cash Trades
1.11.2019
After the devastating news of the removal of offline cash trades and the new vigorous and intrusive KYC policy from popular P2P Exchange Platform the community needed an alternative. We’re happy to announce the arrival of GlobalBitcoinsPro.com which has been created to revive the community.
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Blockchain Banking March Continues Despite S Korea Digital Fiat No-go
1.11.2019
Many believe that China’s digital fiat will arrive soon, but South Korea, one of the Middle Kingdom’s closest neighbors, has all but ruled out issuing its own digital token – and states that digital fiats are still a way off. In the private sector, though, the pace of banking innovation just...
Pre-Brexit, Koine Wins E-Money License from UK’s FCA, Now Seeking Luxembourg, UAE, U.S. Permissions
31.10.2019
Digital asset custodian Koine secured an e-money license from U.K. regulators, while it now looks abroad to prepare for a future Brexit
UK Banking Pilot Aims to Streamline Compliance Using Factom Blockchain
31.10.2019
Crypto startup Knabu is launching a 30-day pilot today to put regulatory reporting on the blockchain
Swiss Crypto Bank Gets Approved for Singapore Banking License
31.10.2019
Singapore welcomes crypto bank Sygnum with license
Genesis Clocks Quarterly Surge in Cash and Stablecoin Lending
30.10.2019
For the first time this year, BTC-denominated loans now represent less than 60 percent of Genesis' portfolio
Tokenized Carbon Credits Exchange for Airlines Launches in Singapore
30.10.2019
AirCarbon has launched a blockchain-based carbon offset credits global exchange in Singapore
China Announces New Regulatory Authority to Certify Digital Payments, Blockchain Products
29.10.2019
China’s central bank will certify a list of fintech products that are widely used for digital payment and blockchain services with its verification system
Ex-Official Trolls Libra, Says China Likely to Issue Digital Currency First
28.10.2019
China's central bank could be the first to issue its own national digital currency, a former official said, while contending that Libra was doomed
How Lebanon’s Economic Crisis Highlights Bitcoin’s Limitations
28.10.2019
Bitcoin users in Lebanon have numerous hurdles to overcome to develop a local market during the nation's economic crisis
Chinese Official Warns Libra Could Abet Illegal Cross-Border Transfers
28.10.2019
Libra must abide by international foreign exchange regulations to not enable illegal transfers or “it should be banned,” a senior Chinese regulator said Monday