You haven’t uploaded yourself to the Metaverse yet, which begs the question: what’s the deal with VR? Although it’s been around since 1968 and major companies such as Facebook, Google, and Samsung have invested in virtual reality initiatives like the Oculus Rift, headsets plus equipment can still add up to over a hefty $1000 USD; … Continue reading Is Blockchain-Based Virtual Reality the Future?
Blockchain investment dropped 60% from a record 4.1 billion in 2018 to 1.6 billion this year, according to the findings of CB Insights reported on 18 July. Blockchain’s meteoric rise slowed in 2019 Source: CB Insights As seen in from the graph above, traditional venture capital firms invested $784 million into blockchain companies in 227 … Continue reading Blockchain Investment Dropped 60% in 2019 despite Bitcoin's Bullish Run
Exclusive interview with Paul Sin: Part 2 How does Deloitte Blockchain Lab envision the future of blockchain? Dr. Paul Sin believes that blockchain is at the stage of technology convergence with IoT, big data and artificial intelligence. He also explained the three challenges for enterprises to implement their own blockchain and various blockchain auditing services … Continue reading Exclusive: Blockchain at the Stage of Tech Convergence
The Thai Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has unraveled the latest crypto scam whereby potential investors are coerced into functioning with overseas companies. According to the Bangkok Post, the Thai regulator is knowledgeable about various illegitimate companies taking part in the purported scam identified as FX trading corporation. Notably, this entity does not have any … Continue reading Beware of an Overseas Crypto Scam, Thai Regulator Stipulates
Investment Funds for 2020 | Index Funds Centralized Decentralized and the Blockchain On the outset, this article has been written to put in perspective Index Funds as we know them, which new kind of Index Funds are developing with Cryptocurrencies (Digital Assets) and what developments are taking place in the Global Capital Markets with Blockchain … Continue reading Investment Funds for 2020 | Index Funds Centralized Decentralized and the Blockchain
In October 2018, Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) announced a wide array of new initiatives, enhanced programs and support services aimed at strengthening and accelerating the growth of Hong Kong’s Innovation and Technology (I&T) sector and startups. To support its key strategy of grooming promising technology startups—HKSTP operates effective startup incubation programs to turn … Continue reading Hong Kong Science and Technology Park: Turning Tech Startups' Visions into Reality
Cryptocurrency and Blockchain have become more than just buzzwords. Blogs, news, and even major financial authorities continue contemplating the potential of these technologies. At this point, we must face the reality that our world is evolving right in front of our eyes. Jump on this bandwagon now or you may find yourself left far behind. … Continue reading Looking For a Data Scientist: Is NASA Interested in Launching a New Cryptocurrency?
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (HKSFC) released the latest guideline “Proforma Terms and Conditions for Licensed Corporations which Manage Portfolios that Invest in Virtual Assets”, providing further guidance on fund dealing and virtual asset fund management. Fund organization structure The virtual asset fund manager should always maintain the liquid capital requirement of HKD … Continue reading HKSFC Guidance on Virtual Asset Fund Managers: The 4 Key Takeaways
Blockchain innovation has significantly changed the way we thought in the traditional financial sector. All of those concepts and business models, such as decentralization, cryptographic tokens, and digital ledger, also brought us more imaginations toward the future forms of money. Although we are still facing the disorder from the 2017–2018 ICO chaos and increasingly strict regulatory frameworks, … Continue reading Stablecoin and Its Potential Business Uses
In the previous episode of “Blockchain in Human History” series, we have used 3 influence observation factor (IoF): money form, money issuance and money flow to examine the significance of blockchain in achieving monetary and financial freedom. In this article we take a deep dive in money issuance standard to witness the evolution of money. … Continue reading A New World of Money – Blockchain in Human History Series