Blockchain

Mashreq Bank and DIFC Launch Instant Bank Account Opening With The Region’s First KYC Blockchain Platform

4 years 8 months ago
Blockchain

Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) and Mashreq today announced the region’s first blockchain data sharing platform, now live in production, to support licensed businesses and corporates opening digital bank accounts instantly.

London Blockchain Firms Raise over $500 Million in Equity Funding since 2013

4 years 8 months ago
Blockchain, FinTech StartUps

Analysis of global startup hubs by Outlier Ventures, as part of London Blockchain Week has revealed that London may be one of the most preferred hubs for blockchain start-ups to headquarter themselves. A remarkable 450 blockchain companies call London home. Inflow of talent from the EU (prior to Brexit), low barriers to company incorporation and active involvement of the FCA combined with the broader fintech ecosystem around London is... more

London Blockchain Firms Raise over $500 Million in Equity Funding since 2013

4 years 8 months ago
Blockchain

A remarkable 450 blockchain companies call London home. Inflow of talent from the EU (prior to Brexit), low barriers to company incorporation and active involvement of the FCA combined with the broader fintech ecosystem around London is considered to be the key reasons behind this.

bitFlyer launches EU Affiliates program

4 years 9 months ago
Blockchain, Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrency exchange bitFlyer has announced the launch of its Affiliates program across Europe, allowing users to generate additional revenue by promoting the bitFlyer platform across owned blogs, websites and social channels.

Make Hundreds of Connections at Blockchain Life 2020

4 years 9 months ago
Blockchain

The 5th Blockchain Life 2020 returns to Moscow on April 22-23 at the unique media venue Music Media Dome. The international forum annually gathers over 5000 participants from 70 countries, proving to be one of the biggest events on blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and mining in the world. Get a ticket before the price increase: https://blockchain-life.com/europe/en/

Smartlands to Revise and Expand Legal Framework, Base Future Projects on Liechtenstein Law

4 years 9 months ago
Blockchain, Banking, Alternative Finance, Crowdfunding

Smartlands, the next-generation blockchain-based global investment and digital banking ecosystem, will be expanding its legal framework in order to create a broader set of options for high-net-worth individuals.

Baton Systems Raises $4m For 'Blockchain-Inspired' Bank Payments Tech

4 years 9 months ago
Blockchain

Baton Systems, a provider of "blockchain-inspired" bank-to-bank payments infrastructure for connecting multiple ledgers, has topped up its recent $12 million funding round with an extra $4 million from VC Illuminate Financial. Illuminate joins Trinity Ventures, Alsop Louie and Commerce Ventures, which all participated in a Series A round last year. Founded in 2016 as Ubixi, Baton is working to simplify the "remarkably archaic" payments process... more

Bank-Backed Blockchain Trade Finance Platform Contour Launches

4 years 9 months ago
Blockchain

Contour, the blockchain-based trade finance platform backed by a host of big name banks, has made its commercial launch. Formally known as Voltron, Contour uses R3’s Corda blockchain platform for a global network designed to digitise and modernise the $18 trillion trade finance market. The commercial launch comes after live pilots in 14 countries and a global trial with more than 50 banks and corporate which demonstrated the platform's ability... more

Standard Chartered Invests in Contour to Further Digital Innovation in Documentary Trade

4 years 10 months ago
Blockchain, Infrastructure

Standard Chartered announced its investment into Contour, a blockchain-based open industry platform that will initially focus on digitally creating, exchanging, approving and issuing Letters of Credit (LCs), following the full commercialisation of its offering and appointment its CEO Carl Wegner.

Blockchain Life 2020 welcomes 5000 participants and leading companies of the industry on April 22-23 in Moscow

4 years 10 months ago
Blockchain

The biggest event on blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and mining in Europe is taking place at an innovative venue — Music Media Dome. On April 22-23 Blockchain Life 2020 brings together 5000 participants from 70 countries. Among them: businessmen and entrepreneurs, investors, miners, blockchain developers, founders of the innovative startups, government officials and everyone who wants to know more about one of the most promising sphere.

Stratis Smart Contracts Challenge: Hackathon Winners Announced

4 years 10 months ago
Blockchain

Stratis, an enterprise blockchain technology company, announces the winners of its latest hackathon, the Stratis Smart Contracts Challenge. Attracting nearly 200 participants and 13 high-quality submissions, the online hackathon produced a range of smart contract applications spanning finance, law, identity, trade, supply chain, charity, healthcare and gaming. US$10,000 First Place: Cirrus Swap

Estate Agency Platform Reapit Joins DLT-Based Home-buying Consortium

4 years 10 months ago
Blockchain

Reapit, the UK's largest estate agency platform, has joined the IPN Consortium, a gaggle of industry players developing a distributed ledger technology-based system that lets customers go through the entire home buying process through their mobile phones.

ISOLAS’ leading Fintech practice ranked Band 1 in Chambers & Partners

4 years 10 months ago
Blockchain, Consultancy

ISOLAS LLP’s distinguished Fintech practice has been included in the newly-published Fintech rankings, as part of the Chambers Global edition for 2020, with three of its lawyers ranked. Chambers described the firm as “a top-tier firm highly regarded for its expertise in advising on regulatory matters stemming from real-life blockchain implementations.