As the world of cryptocurrency, fintech, blockchain, artificial intelligence and other innovative technologies become more popular and penetrate new markets, a rise in the number of industry conferences has created a healthy competition for the attention of...
Banco Santander launches digital investment unit focused on Blockchain-based development.
Last Monday, Banco Santander revealed the launch of a digital investment unit specifically focused on blockchain technology. The unit will be directed by John Whelan from Santander’s blockchain laboratory.
“The wave...
MasterCard applies for a blockchain-based payment system patent that would link fiat and cryptocurrency accounts.
MasterCard, one of the largest financial services organization which processes the transactions carried out on credit cards operated by a range of banks and other...
The Cagayan Economic Zone (CEZA), famous for its skyrocketing rise in blockchain development, will become one of the first Asian regions to launch its own cryptocurrency in late July. The CEZA authorities intend for this new cryptocurrency...
Hong Kong’s central bank will launch its own blockchain-based trade finance solution, in conjunction with 21 other banks, according to sources. This joint initiative of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the FinTech subsidiary of the China...
The technology giant, IBM, has established an important partnership with the government authorities of Riyahd, in Saudi Arabia, for the purpose of promoting blockchain solutions to facilitate transactions involving government services. This partnership will include the Saudi Arabian...
Many people seem to think that cryptocurrency is a legitimate response to the “evils” visited upon the world by banks, Wall Street and other intermediaries. They see the mainstream world of finance as corrupt and predatory. Many...
E-toro and the Imperial University of London conducted an investigation that reveals the future of fiat money.
The possibility to use Bitcoin and the Ethereum technology as a “warehouse of value” makes cryptocurrencies trustworthy for users. E-toro, and the Imperial University...
The Association of securities companies of Thailand (ASCO) is evaluating the launch of a joint venture cryptocurrency exchange with other securities companies and revealed its plans to apply for a commercial license. Pattera Dilokrungthirapop, the head of the association, during an...
Recently, the Prime Minister and Minister of Finance of the Bahamas announced the launch of a pilot for a national digital currency by the Central Bank. The Minister of Finance, K. Peter Turnquest, hopes that The Bahamas will become a digital and...
