Category Archive For "Banks"
in Adoption, Banks, Blockchain, JPMorgan, PoW, Scalability, Smart Contracts, Startups
JPMorgan’s DLT Spin-off Completes Industry’s First Hybrid Blockchain
JPMorgan’s blockchain spin-off Kadena has fully launched its public blockchain, completing what it calls the “industry’s first hybrid blockchain platform”
in Adoption, Altcoin, Asia, Banks, CBDC, Central Bank, China, Cryptocurrencies, Government
China’s Central Bank Completes Top-Later Design and Joint Tests of Planned CBDC
People’s Bank of China has announced the realization of the top-layer design and joint testing of the planned digital yuan
in Banks, Bitcoin Regulation, CBDC, Central Bank, ecb, Europe, Payments
ECB President Pushes for a Central Bank Digital Currency
Christine Lagarde has reiterated her interest in digital currencies, pushing for ECB’s involvement in the development of a CBDC
in Altcoin, Banks, CBDC, Central Bank, China, Decentralization
People’s Bank of China ‘Progressing Smoothly’ With Digital Yuan
The People’s Bank of China says it is making smooth progress with the development of its forthcoming digital currency
Hong Kong Institute of Bankers Onboards Six Virtual Banks as Members
Six virtual banks have joined the Hong Kong Institute of Bankers as corporate members
in Banks, Blockchain, Technology, Wells Fargo
Mike Mayo of Wells Fargo Says ‘We Are Living in the Golden Decade of Banks and Technology’
Wells Fargo analyst Mike Mayo predicts that technology will enable efficiency for banks this decade
in Adoption, Banks, Blockchain, Gold, Turkey
Turkish Bank’s Blockchain Platform for Digital Gold Transfers Goes Live
Major Turkish bank Takasbank has launched its blockchain-based gold transfer platform
in Banks, Blockchain, CBDC, Central Banks, South Korea
South Korea Forms Task Force for Central Bank Digital Currency Research
The Bank of Korea will organize a task force dedicated to central bank digital currency research in 2020
Russia’s Central Bank Is Now Testing Real Asset-Pegged Stablecoins
Russia’s central bank starts testing stablecoins and doesn’t assume that they will act as a payment method and become a substitute of money
China Issuing Bonds on Blockchain Is a Sign of What’s to Come
No country has a stiffer policy on blockchain than China, so the country’s latest issuance of bonds on its decentralized system raises eyebrows
How Crypto Exchanges Are Tackling Poverty
Developing countries can rely on technology that stands behind crypto to improve their economies
Private Payment System for Central Bank Digital Currency Possible, Says ECB
New research from the European central bank claims that a central bank digital currency system that protects user privacy is possible
Int’l Regulator Basel Committee Calls for Prudent Rules for Crypto
The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision calls for conservative treatment of crypto assets
New Zealand’s ASB Bank Owns 21% in TradeWindow Following $1.7M Round
ASB Bank, owned by Commonwealth Bank of Australia, becomes the 2nd biggest shareholder of blockchain firm TradeWindow as it joins $1.7 million funding round
R3’s Marco Polo Runs Largest Trade Finance Trial With Over 70 Members
R3’s trade finance network Marco Polo completes its largest trade finance trial involving more than 70 firms
in AML, Banks, Bitcoin, Cryptocurrencies, FATF, Regulation
Major Banks Unknowingly Process Billions in Crypto Business, Says CipherTrace
According to CipherTrace, major U.S. banks unwittingly process billions of dollars from crypto-related business because they are ill-equipped to identify virtual asset service providers
Swiss Government Quashes ‘E-Franc,’ Says Current Risks Outweigh Benefits
The Swiss government has quashed the idea of offering a digital currency, saying it currently presents more problems than opportunities
BlockFi to Offer First Interest-Bearing Crypto Accounts in Washington State
BlockFi has obtained a money transmission license in Washington and intends to offer interest-bearing crypto accounts in the state
ECB President: ‘We Better Be Ahead of Curve’ on Stablecoins
Christine Lagarde says financial institutions should foresee the demand for stablecoins
IBMR and Blockchain Firm Algorand Launch Microfinance Platform
IBMR and Algorand are jointly launching a microfinance platform and a dedicated token to promote financial inclusion in Southeast Asia
