SIA , CeTIF and Reply in collaboration with Bank of Italy and IVASS, to digitize the management of sureties using blockchain technology
- 6 years 6 months ago
- Blockchain
Experimentation of the national project will start in January 2020, promoted by CeTIF, SIA and Reply, in collaboration with Bank of Italy and IVASS, to digitize the management of sureties using blockchain technology. The “Fideiussioni Digitali” initiative (Digital Sureties) was born at the end of the feasibility study, which lasted about 4 months and involved around thirty major players in the insurance, banking and financial sector, the public... more
Ripple Caps Record Year with $200 Million Series C Funding
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain, Investment Management
Today, Ripple is thrilled to announce $200 million in Series C funding—an investment that marks a record year for the business and further proves the value of blockchain technology in improving global payments and the broader utility of the digital asset XRP and the XRP Ledger. The Series C was led by Tetragon with participation from SBI Holdings and Route 66 Ventures. These notable investors not only underscore Ripple’s long-term potential, but... more
Stratis releases Security Token Offering platform
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain
Stratis, an enterprise blockchain technology company, has today released its Security Token Offering (STO) platform, allowing businesses to raise capital by issuing legally permissible, asset-backed securities on the Stratis blockchain.
Geoffrey Cann Joins Finboot as Advisor
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain
Finboot, the company behind the enterprise-grade blockchain solution MARCO, is pleased to announce that Geoffrey Cann has joined the company as an Advisor, as it continues to build upon its recent successes and cement its position as a leader in the enterprise blockchain arena.
Lithuanian Central Bank Urges Peers to Join Digital Currency Goldrush
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain
The Bank of Lithuania is stepping up its research into the implications of offering a central bank digital currency, publishing a new research paper highlighting CBDC design choices as well as monetary policy and financial stability implications.
Deutsche Bank Predicts Cryptocurrency Could Replace Fiat by 2030
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain
Deutsche Bank has published its outlook for the decade ahead, predicting growth in appeal of cryptocurrency given the fragility of fiat money. The 'Imagine 2030' report highlights the dangers of the forces holding the fiat money system unravelling in the next decade, in turn fuelling the demand for crypto. Deutsche Bank describes cryptocurrencies as "additions rather than substitutions", but believes this may change by 2030.
WeOwn announces plan for new global, decentralised stock exchange
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain
WeOwn today announces that it is building WeExchange - a new global, decentralised stock exchange - to enhance its investment ecosystem for high-growth companies and everyday investors. The exchange will give SMEs access to new capital raising opportunities and provide investors with flexible access to equity in dynamic brands.
bitFlyer launches ‘Instant Buy’ to make buying cryptocurrency more accessible
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies
Today, leading cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer has announced the launch of Instant Buy on its Buy/Sell exchange platform in Europe. The feature, available on desktop and smartphone, allows users to buy cryptocurrency directly from bitFlyer, using credit card, debit card or local instant transfer methods such as Sofort, iDeal and GiroPay.
Cryptocurrency Firm Gemini Hires Starling Co-founder Sawyer to Lead European Expansion
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies
Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange set up by the Winklevoss twins, has hired Starling Bank co-founder Julian Sawyer to spearhead a move into the European market. Sawyer has been appointed managing director of the UK and Europe, responsible for shaping Gemini's overall strategy in the region, developing products and hiring out a team from his base in London. Sawyer left Starling in the summer after four years as COO of the app-only bank he co-... more
63% of blockchain professionals lack the business case to support future investment in the technology
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain
FinTech Connect, the trade show that connects the global fintech ecosystem, has today launched a report which exposes a discrepancy between the number of companies investing in blockchain technology and their concerns around the future of the technology.
ICS Financial Systems Showcases Blockchain Implementation for Financial Services Industry at Oracle Code Explore Amman
- 6 years 7 months ago
- Blockchain
ICS Financial Systems Limited (ICSFS), the global software and services provider for banks and financial institutions, have participated in Oracle Code Explore Amman, which is the most exciting developer event of the year, held at the center of developer community in the region; Amman, Jordan.
Trescon’s 14th World Blockchain Summit to Debut in Thailand This December
- 6 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain
The 13th global edition of Trescon’s World Blockchain Summit successfully concluded in Dubai last month, pulling together over 1000 participants that included C-level executives from enterprises, policy makers, top blockchain and crypto pioneers, industry experts, investors, solution providers and innovative startups. Even so, the gung-ho spirit of blockchain and crypto enthusiasts still seem to be up in full swing.
Chainalysis Launches Compliance & Risk Assessment Software for Financial Institutions
- 6 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain
Chainalysis, the blockchain analysis company, today announced the launch of Chainalysis Kryptos, new software designed to help financial institutions better understand the risks associated with existing cryptocurrency activity and opportunities for investment. Built on the reference data standard already trusted by government agencies across the world and more than 115 leading cryptocurrency businesses, Kryptos enables financial professionals to... more
Identitii and Symphony partnership to add auditable information sharing to Symphony’s collaboration platform
- 6 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain
Identitii Limited (Identitii, Company) (ASX:ID8), the FinTech reducing last mile payment hold ups for banks and corporates, announces it has partnered with Symphony Communication Services, LLC (Symphony) to integrate its Overlay+ platform that enables secure and auditable data sharing, with Symphony’s leading global markets collaboration platform to
Ripple Announces More Than 300 Customers, RippleNet Growth
- 6 years 8 months ago
- Blockchain
Ripple, the enterprise blockchain solution for global payments, announced today that the company has surpassed 300 customers. Ripple has also seen 10x year-over-year growth in transactions on RippleNet, the company’s global network of banks and financial institutions that enables faster, lower-cost payments around the world. Just last year at Ripple’s annual conference Swell, the company announced On-Demand Liquidity (ODL), which leverages the... more
