FeaturedTechnologyRide-hailing platform DiDi Chuxing to run trail for China’s CBDCPritam BordoloiJuly 9, 2020July 9, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiJuly 9, 2020July 9, 2020 It entered into a partnership with the Digital Currency Research Institute of the People’s Bank of China... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyHuawei to boost blockchain development in Shenzhen, ChinaInternational Finance Business DeskApril 14, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskApril 14, 2020 Huawei will also help establish the Kunpeng industrial demonstration zone to accelerate the application of AI, big data and 5G... Read more
MagazineTechnologyBitcoin: The new gold in a declining global economy?International FinanceMarch 17, 2020May 7, 2020 by International FinanceMarch 17, 2020May 7, 2020 Professional investors seek easier access to Bitcoin and that’s what Asia’s first bitcoin mutual fund promises to offer... Read more
CurrencyFeaturedBank 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
CurrencyFeaturedCoronavirus epidemic could speed up the launch of digital yuanPritam BordoloiFebruary 21, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiFebruary 21, 2020 Government has seized and quarantined old paper notes to prevent the spread of virus... Read more
FeaturedTechnologyBinance 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
ForexAxiory Global taps UAE forex market with Dubai operationsInternational Finance DeskDecember 10, 2019 by International Finance DeskDecember 10, 2019 Its representative office will cater to private and corporate traders with forex and CFD products in the Emirates... 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
CurrencyMagazineSeptember-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
MagazineOpinionSeptember-October 2019 IssueIs the Euro a threat to European democracy?International FinanceSeptember 25, 2019December 19, 2019 by International FinanceSeptember 25, 2019December 19, 2019 Governments face a trilemma where democracy, national sovereignty, and economic integration are mutually incompatible... Read more