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Google Announces Support for the 2024 Indian General Election

Google has announced its commitment to supporting the 2024 Indian General Election by providing voters with high-quality information, safeguarding its platforms from abuse, and helping users navigate AI-generated content. As millions of eligible voters prepare to cast their ballots, Google is collaborating with the Election Commission of India (ECI) and other organizations to ensure a … Continue reading Google Announces Support for the 2024 Indian General Election

Scenarios for the Transition to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)

The transition to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) has been a topic of great interest and speculation in recent years. Many researchers and industry leaders believe that AGI, which refers to AI systems that can perform all tasks at human levels, may soon become a reality. In a working paper titled “Scenarios for the Transition to … Continue reading Scenarios for the Transition to Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)

Blockchain.News Interview with Managing Partner of HEX Alessio Quaglini on Digital Asset Custody

We conducted an interview with Alessio Quaglini, the Managing Partner of HEX Trust who has extensive experience in Investment Banking, Financial Services, and regulation. He shared with us his views on the digital asset custody sector. What is the difference between custody of traditional vs digital assets? To answer this question, we can look at the … Continue reading Blockchain.News Interview with Managing Partner of HEX Alessio Quaglini on Digital Asset Custody

Blockchain.News Interview with Co-founder and CIO of CryptAM, David Demmer on Digital Asset Management

Since the launch of the Bitcoin in 2008, interest in cryptocurrencies continue to increase exponentially over the years. As the space matures, investors are increasingly eager to add cryptocurrencies into their portfolios for more diversification, whether it is for long-term value investing or short-term profit maximization. Investors can no longer afford to ignore the impact … Continue reading Blockchain.News Interview with Co-founder and CIO of CryptAM, David Demmer on Digital Asset Management

How to Leverage FinTech Opportunities in Africa

Over 50 financial and blockchain professionals gathered at “Financial Inclusion and FinTech Adoption in Emerging Markets” for the latest fintech development of Africa held in Eaton Club, Central. The event commenced with the sharing of Elliott Hoffman, Growth Specialist of Paxful on the adoption of M-Pesa in Kenya and Paxful’s educational efforts to students in … Continue reading How to Leverage FinTech Opportunities in Africa

Response to Facebook Libra? EU Banks Can Deploy Payment System By 2020

All banks in the eurozone could share the instant payment system at the end of 2020, as reported by Reuters on 26 June. The real time payments are available since 2017. However, only half of the banks in the eurozone have adopted the technology and it is mainly used for domestic payments. Now, the adoption … Continue reading Response to Facebook Libra? EU Banks Can Deploy Payment System By 2020

Exclusive: Why are Independent Third Party Crypto Custodians so Important?

Exclusive interview with Alexandre Kech: Part 1 The needs of crypto custodians caught public attention again with the recent hack of 250 million Japanese Yen from Bitpoint exchange in Japan. While certain exchanges such as Coinbase launched their own custodian services, to what extent they can safeguard the assets at the exchange? Alexandre Kech, CEO of Onchain … Continue reading Exclusive: Why are Independent Third Party Crypto Custodians so Important?

Exclusive: Lack of Interdisciplinarity – Culprit for FinTech Talent Shortage

Exclusive interview with Prof. Aris Stouraitis: Part 1 In FinTech, the talent shortage is always a pain point in Hong Kong. It is our pleasure to discuss with Professor Aris Stouraitis, Department Head of Finance & Decision Sciences at Hong Kong Baptist University, to share with us the culprit of FinTech talent shortage. He also … Continue reading Exclusive: Lack of Interdisciplinarity – Culprit for FinTech Talent Shortage

Blockchain, Bitcoin, Libra, Facebook

I’ve been told my “definition” of Blockchain differs from the “commonly used” one. This is probably true, so I decided to examine why. First of all, what’s meant by “commonly used”. I have a problem with this idea because I’m yet to understand the parameters of “commonly used”, and am still trying to understand what … Continue reading Blockchain, Bitcoin, Libra, Facebook

Bitfinex and Tether's Appeal Rejected by New York Judge

Earlier this year, the New York Attorney General’s office has made allegations against Bitfinex of using up Tether’s cash reserves in April 2019. The accusations were made regarding the cryptocurrency exchange of losing $850 million, and thereafter taking funds from Tether’s reserves to cover the loss.  The NYAG office started to investigate iFinex Inc, the … Continue reading Bitfinex and Tether's Appeal Rejected by New York Judge

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