DAVOS RESARCH REVEALS INVESTORS EXPECT LISTED COMPANIES TO START REPORTING ON THEIR STRATEGIES FOR BLOCKCHAIN
- 6 years 5 months ago
- Blockchain
New research from the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC), the leading association for the blockchain ecosystem, reveals that 26% of institutional investors believe major listed companies will have to start proactively reporting on their plans and ambitions around blockchain because investors will demand this. A further 38% anticipate they will start to have to do this between three and five years from now, and only 13% think companies... more
The GBBC strengthens its Board with the appointment of Fidelity Digital Assets’ Tom Jessop
- 6 years 5 months ago
- Blockchain, Asset Management
The Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC), the leading association for the blockchain ecosystem, has appointed Tom Jessop, president of Fidelity Digital Assets℠ and head of Corporate Business Development at Fidelity Investments, to its board. Tom’s appointment to GBBC’s board will be formalized at the next general assembly meeting.
Falcon strengthens its first-mover position in blockchain banking by introducing direct transfers of cryptocurrencies
- 6 years 5 months ago
- Blockchain, Banking
As the first Swiss private bank, Falcon introduces direct transfers of selected cryptocurrencies for both private and institutional clients. Falcon Private Bank reaffirms its first-mover position in blockchain banking by accepting direct transfers of selected cryptocurrencies. With immediate effect, private and institutional clients can directly transfer cryptocurrencies to and from segregated Falcon wallets, as well as convert them into fiat... more
QashBack to Launch Southeast Asia's First Blockchain-Powered Reputation Management & Permission-Based Marketing Platform in 2019
- 6 years 5 months ago
- Blockchain, Payments
With plans to release in Q2 2019, the QashBack platform is set
R3 creates independent governing foundation for Corda Network
- 6 years 5 months ago
- Blockchain
R3 has launched Corda Network, the underlying, open shared blockchain network linking participants using Corda. Corda Network will be operated and managed by a new independent not-for-profit organisation, the Corda Network Foundation. Corda Network provides a common layer of identity and consensus for participants on Corda and Corda Enterprise. It is an open shared infrastructure, which enables compatibility between participants on the network...
NGA Human Resources Partners with Gospel Technology to Pilot Blockchain in HR & Payroll Processes
- 6 years 5 months ago
- Blockchain, Payments
NGA Human Resources, the global HR and payroll services company, has announced a partnership with Gospel Technology, who were recently recognised as Salesforce Ventures first global investment in blockchain technology.
MineHub Technologies Partners with IBM to Introduce Global Mining and Metals Supply Chain Solution using Blockchain Technology
- 6 years 5 months ago
- Blockchain, Infrastructure
MineHub Technologies, Inc.
du Presents UNLOCK Blockchain Forum 2019
- 6 years 5 months ago
- Blockchain
The UNLOCK Company DMCC, a platform that provides information, intelligence, insights and news pertaining to the Blockchain sector, is holding its second series of the UNLOCK Blockchain Forum in Dubai, UAE, on 15-16 January at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, DIFC. This year du, from Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), is presenting UNLOCK, where it will be showcasing its blockchain solutions alongside partners that include Grape... more
ABACA member CEZEX becomes Asia’s First Digital Asset Exchange for Currency, Asset-Backed Security Tokens and Derivatives
- 6 years 5 months ago
- Blockchain
Asia Blockchain and Crypto Association ("ABACA") is pleased to announce the launch of CEZEX, Asia's first security token trading platform, by 28 January 2019. CEZEX, the first licensed overseas virtual currency exchange to launch out of Philippines' Cagayan Economic Zone Authority ("CEZA"), will allow users to trade fiat and crypto currencies, security tokens backed by assets such as stocks, bonds, commodities and real estate, and derivatives... more
Tezos Foundation Strengthens its Governance and Management Team with New Hires
- 6 years 6 months ago
- Blockchain, People Moves
The Tezos Foundation is expanding its leadership team. Attorney at Law Ulrich Sauter, an experienced expert for financial products, fintech, corporate governance and compliance, has been appointed as General Counsel of the Tezos Foundation. Additionally, Eelco Fiole, investment executive and adjunct professor for finance ethics, has joined as Chief Financial Officer. Blockchain and tech entrepreneur Lily Liu has joined as an advisor to the board... more
Ripple XRP joins Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange
- 6 years 6 months ago
- Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies
The Gibraltar Blockchain Exchange (GBX), an institutional-grade, regulated and insured token sale platform and digital asset exchange, has today added Ripple (XRP) to its Digital Asset Exchange (GBX-DAX), a state-of-the-art exchange created with the high expectations of professional crypto-traders in mind.
cryptix LABS takes up residence in Vienna's Millennium Tower
- 6 years 6 months ago
- Blockchain
cryptix AG was founded 2017 in Zug, the Swiss melting pot region for blockchain companies. Now the company is taking its next step out of the Swiss Crypto Valley with the opening of cryptix LABS in Vienna. The Austrian capital will be enriched by an international research and development company with its focus on blockchain technology. Armin Reiter, system architect and experienced consultant in the technology market, is the new managing... more
Blockchain Technology Backed Home Remittances from Malaysia to Pakistan Made Possible to Promote Financial Inclusion Inbox x
- 6 years 6 months ago
- Blockchain, Payments, Banking
Telenor Microfinance Bank, in partnership with Valyou of Malaysia, has introduced Pakistan’s first blockchain-based cross-border remittance service, powered by industry-leading blockchain technology developed by Alipay, the online payment platform operated by Ant Financial Services Group (“Ant Financial”).
Do Bitcoin and Blockchain Spell the End of Banks?
- 6 years 6 months ago
- Blockchain
Bitcoin and blockchain have the power to dramatically alter the way we deal with money. They function on principles that differ radically from what the traditional finance industry is used to. They work so differently, in fact, that many predict that Bitcoin and the blockchain technology it works on are to be the downfall of traditional banking. But is there any truth to these claims?
Will the Stablecoin be the blockchain star for 2019?
- 6 years 6 months ago
- Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies
The stablecoin, a digital currency pegged to a stable asset, has been forecast to be the blockchain star of 2019. Mitigating the volatility that usually plagues the crypto world, stablecoins are bringing much needed stability back to the blockchain trading platform. Australia and Japan are among the latest countries to introduce their own state backed stablecoins,1 highlighting the surging popularity of stablecoins around the world.
