Currency FeaturedBank of Japan urges central banks to understand the nuances of digital currency firstInternational FinanceFebruary 28, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceFebruary 28, 2020March 18, 2020 The bank emphasises the importance of understanding digital currencies and the consequences of issuing them... Read more
Featured TechnologyDubai to establish tax-free Crypto Valley to enhance business landscapeInternational FinanceFebruary 20, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceFebruary 20, 2020March 18, 2020 The DMCC Crypto Valley is in line with the UAE Blockchain Strategy 2021... Read more
Featured TechnologyBinance applies for operating licence in Singapore under new legislationInternational FinanceFebruary 17, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceFebruary 17, 2020March 18, 2020 The crypto operator has an office set up in Singapore and is backed by Temasek... Read more
Currency FeaturedJapan may launch digital yen to counter ChinaPritam BordoloiFebruary 11, 2020February 11, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 11, 2020February 11, 2020 The digital currency could go online in two to three years... Read more
Featured TechnologyVodafone becomes eighth member to quit Libra AssociationInternational FinanceJanuary 22, 2020March 18, 2020 by International FinanceJanuary 22, 2020March 18, 2020 Last year, eBay Visa, Mastercard, Mercado Pago, Stripe, Booking Holdings and PayPal left the association... Read more
BankingEx-Barclays tech chief to launch UK crypto-friendly digital bankInternational FinanceJanuary 3, 2020 by International FinanceJanuary 3, 2020 Ziglu digital bank will offer fiat as well as crypto accounts... Read more
CurrencyFrance to launch digital euro currency pilot project in 2020International Finance DeskDecember 5, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 5, 2019 The project will solely target private financial institutions and strengthen the French financial landscape... Read more
Asset ManagementSingapore’s Portal launches fund targeted at APac HNWIsInternational Finance DeskNovember 14, 2019 by International Finance DeskNovember 14, 2019 Portal Digital Fund operates on the basis of a fund-of-funds structure and aims to have $100 mn in funds in the future... Read more
Currency Magazine September-October 2019 IssueRain, the first Arabian Gulf cryptocurrency brokerageInternational FinanceSeptember 25, 2019December 6, 2019 by International FinanceSeptember 25, 2019December 6, 2019 Rain is the first Arabian Gulf cryptocurrency exchange to enable users to buy, sell and store bitcoin, ethereum, litecoin, and ripple... Read more
FintechJapan for cryptocurrency SWIFT network to fight money launderingInternational Finance DeskJuly 18, 2019December 23, 2019 by International Finance DeskJuly 18, 2019December 23, 2019 The Japanese government is cooperating with FATF and other nations for the cryptocurrency payments network initiative... Read more