TechnologyConsenSys acquires JP Morgan’s blockchain platform QuorumPritam BordoloiAugust 26, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiAugust 26, 2020 As part of the deal JPMorgan also made a strategic investment in ConsenSys... Read more
BankingStandard Chartered to launch second digital-only bank in AsiaPritam BordoloiAugust 17, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiAugust 17, 2020 Standard Chartered is teaming up with Singapore’s biggest labour union... Read more
CurrencyChina to roll out digital currency pilot programmes in three regionsPritam BordoloiAugust 17, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiAugust 17, 2020 The three regions are the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, Yangtze River Delta, and the Greater Bay Area... Read more
TechnologyMore than 10,000 blockchain firms pop up in China in 2020Pritam BordoloiAugust 10, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiAugust 10, 2020 By the end of the year, we could see the number pass 2018’s total of 18,500... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyCrypto startup Diginex launches crypto exchange in SingaporePritam BordoloiJuly 31, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 31, 2020 It is operating in Singapore under a temporary exemption from licensing... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyDubai Economy and Emirates NBD to launch KYC blockchain platformPritam BordoloiJuly 29, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 29, 2020 The platform will facilitate secure digital customer onboarding and also instant bank account functionality... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyUnionBank launches a blockchain-enabled app for distributing bondsPritam BordoloiJuly 23, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 23, 2020 The app is being launched in partnership with Philippine Bureau of the Treasury... Read more
FeaturedTechnologySaudi Arabia uses blockchain to transfer funds into local banksPritam BordoloiJune 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJune 11, 2020 The move was a part of the Saudi central bank’s plan to explore latest technological innovation... Read more
EnergyMagazineWhat Thailand’s clean energy transition looks likeInternational Finance Business DeskJune 5, 2020June 5, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 5, 2020June 5, 2020 Energy 4.0 model, active green bond market and Asian Development Bank’s investments are uplifting the country’s efforts in many ways... Read more
MagazineTechnologyBlockchain is disruptiveInternational Finance Business DeskJune 5, 2020June 5, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskJune 5, 2020June 5, 2020 The KYC blockchain platform simplifies data verification process for businesses and minimises regulatory oversights of banks... Read more