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Shopify Becomes Member of the Libra Association

Canadian multinational e-commerce company, Shopify, has joined the Libra Association. Shopify will be teaming up for the formation of a global payment network within the Libra Association. The Facebook-led Libra Association has acknowledged that the Canadian e-commerce giant would be a significant partner in the actualization of the crucial economic participation necessary for Libra to become … Continue reading Shopify Becomes Member of the Libra Association

Could IBM’s Blockchain Platform be the Solution to Disrupted Healthcare Supply Chains Caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic?

New York’s largest nonprofit healthcare group, Northwell Health recently joined IBM’s Rapid Supplier Connect Network, a blockchain project that aims to tackle the disrupted healthcare supply chains caused by the coronavirus pandemic.  Northwell Health comprises over 800 hospitals in New York and has had reportedly adequate supplies to protect COVID-19 patients and hospital staff during … Continue reading Could IBM’s Blockchain Platform be the Solution to Disrupted Healthcare Supply Chains Caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic?

HSBC Chief Legal Officer Stuart Levey Gets Appointed as Libra’s New CEO, Expert in Dealing with Regulatory Backlash

The Libra Association appointed its first CEO, Stuart Levey, the Chief Legal Officer at HSBC Holdings. Levey will be overseeing the Libra digital currency and payments system and holds a strong compliance track record and is expected to join Libra in the coming months. However, HSBC has not shown the same upright compliance record. Levey … Continue reading HSBC Chief Legal Officer Stuart Levey Gets Appointed as Libra’s New CEO, Expert in Dealing with Regulatory Backlash

Shopify Adds Another Option for Merchants to Accept Payments in Over 1,000 Cryptocurrencies

CoinPayments, Cayman Islands-based crypto payment solution provider, has announced a partnership with the Canadian e-commerce giant Shopify. The partnership aims to offer an alternative payment option for Shopify merchants as well as expanding the adoption of cryptocurrencies. Shopify is a leading multinational commerce platform for online stores across multiple sales channels, including mobile, social media, … Continue reading Shopify Adds Another Option for Merchants to Accept Payments in Over 1,000 Cryptocurrencies

Libra Appoints New Chief Compliance Officer, Third C-Suite Executive Appointed with a Strong Compliance Track Record

The Libra Association appointed Sterling Daines as its new Chief Compliance Officer (CCO), who is currently the Managing Director and Global Head of Financial Crime Compliance at Credit Suisse. He is expected to leave his position at Credit Suisse and join the Libra Association later this year. Prior to Credit Suisse, he was the Managing … Continue reading Libra Appoints New Chief Compliance Officer, Third C-Suite Executive Appointed with a Strong Compliance Track Record

CBDC for Stimulus Payments Advocates Honorary Christopher Giancarlo

During an open hearing by the House Committee On Financial services yesterday, the Honorable Christopher Giancarlo once again advocated for the use of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), effectively digital dollars, as a solution to directly distribute the COVID stimulus packages to citizens. Members of the House Committee On Financial Services met for the … Continue reading CBDC for Stimulus Payments Advocates Honorary Christopher Giancarlo

Former US Head of Treasury Lawrence Summers Backs Cryptocurrency

In an interview between CEO of the digital currency company Circle —Jeremy Allaire and Former US head of Treasury Lawrence Summers, the latter advocated for cryptocurrency’s benefits. He stated that what appeals to him about cryptocurrency is that it reduces payment friction. In other words, cryptocurrency increases the speed of transactions and eliminates a third-person mediator. … Continue reading Former US Head of Treasury Lawrence Summers Backs Cryptocurrency

Best Crypto Performers Amid a Bearish Week: BTT, ANKR, and DENT

As the global crypto market saw a bearish progression this week, BTT, ANKR and DENT stands as the best performers to date. By and large, the entire market has experienced a huge dip in the past 7 days, and this is reflected in the global crypto market cap which has dropped from a high of … Continue reading Best Crypto Performers Amid a Bearish Week: BTT, ANKR, and DENT

Theta: Everything You Need to Know

Theta network The Theta network was created by Theta Labs. This project aims to use blockchain technology to provide decentralized peer-to-peer video delivery for online video streaming and allow users to share any type of content and data and computing resources on a global scale. The Theta mainnet operates as a decentralized network in which users … Continue reading Theta: Everything You Need to Know

White House Top Tech Adviser Holds Millions in Bitcoin

Politico media company featured Timothy Wu, a top tech advisor for the Biden administration recently. The media outlets cited a personal financial disclosure that Wu recently filed and estimated that he owns between $1 million and $5 million in Bitcoin. The adviser also owns between $100,001 and $250,000 in Filecoin, which provides decentralised crypto storage services. … Continue reading White House Top Tech Adviser Holds Millions in Bitcoin

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