CurrencyFeaturedIndonesia, Japan develop interbank trading of yen and rupiahInternational Finance Business DeskSeptember 22, 2020 by International Finance Business DeskSeptember 22, 2020 The move will help to strengthen bilateral trade and investment... Read more
TechnologyAbu Dhabi Islamic Bank launches third-gen eDirham cardsPritam BordoloiSeptember 15, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiSeptember 15, 2020 The cards are being launched in partnership with the Ministry of Finance... Read more
CurrencyExclusiveIs China pushing for an universal currency?Pritam BordoloiAugust 20, 2020 by Pritam BordoloiAugust 20, 2020 China recently announced pilot programmes for its digital currency in three regions... Read more
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?Bharath KumarMarch 17, 2020May 7, 2020 by Bharath KumarMarch 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 firstBharath KumarFebruary 28, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarFebruary 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 legislationBharath KumarFebruary 17, 2020March 18, 2020 by Bharath KumarFebruary 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