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Japan’s Nomura Research Institute Considers Introducing a New Cryptocurrency Index

Cryptocurrency investment solution provider Intelligence Unit (IU) announced a partnership with Japanese-based consulting company Nomura Research Institute (NRI) to introduce a new cryptocurrency index, popularly known as IU/NRI Crypto-Asset Index.  The new cryptocurrency index offers an investment solution for financial institutions in Japan as well as global investors. The index will be drawing data from … Continue reading Japan’s Nomura Research Institute Considers Introducing a New Cryptocurrency Index

Monetary Authority of Singapore Sets Up New Institute of Digital Finance for Boosting Fintech and Digital Asset Research

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has teamed up with the National Research Foundation, and the National University of Singapore to set up a research institute that will develop and support the needs of digital financial services in Asia.  Jointly developed by the three entities, the Asian Institute of Digital Finance (AIDF) will strengthen education, … Continue reading Monetary Authority of Singapore Sets Up New Institute of Digital Finance for Boosting Fintech and Digital Asset Research

Former South Korean Deputy Minister Yong-beom Kim Joins Blockchain Research Institute

Yong-beom Kim, former first deputy minister of the Ministry of Planning and Finance of South Korea, will join Hashed Open Research, a blockchain and digital technology research institute, as CEO. Yong-beom Kim served as the First Deputy Minister of Economy and Finance of South Korea from 2019 to 2021, and also served as Deputy Chairman … Continue reading Former South Korean Deputy Minister Yong-beom Kim Joins Blockchain Research Institute

Binance Academy Introduces University-Accredited Programs with Discount and Rewards

Binance Academy has recently unveiled a range of university-accredited programs in partnership with leading educational institutions in Europe. These programs are designed to provide learners with in-depth knowledge and understanding of blockchain technology and digital assets. The participating universities include the Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE), the European Business Institute (EBI) of Luxembourg, … Continue reading Binance Academy Introduces University-Accredited Programs with Discount and Rewards

Terrorist Groups Use Telegram for Raising Cryptocurrencies

Terrorist groups, including ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and Hamas, are using several social media platforms, including Telegram, to raise funds via cryptocurrencies.       The Jewish News Syndicate reported that the Washington-based Middle East Media Research Institute (MEMRI) provided evidence of the crypto fundraising via Telegram. MEMRI mentioned that Hamas’ military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades used Telegram, Facebook, and Twitter to … Continue reading Terrorist Groups Use Telegram for Raising Cryptocurrencies

Blockchain-Based Tenancy Platform via REIQ-Igloo Collaboration in Australia

Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) has collaborated with Igloo, an Australian technology firm, to set up a tenancy agreement program that will be founded on the blockchain technology. This is intended to happen by the end of 2019. According to news outlet ZDNet, Josh Callaghan, the general manager of REIQ stipulated that the innovative … Continue reading Blockchain-Based Tenancy Platform via REIQ-Igloo Collaboration in Australia

North Korea Is Making Its Own Version of Bitcoin

This article is contributed by our content partner, Nexchange Group. The hermit state is reportedly in the early stages of creating its own cryptocurrency, Vice News reports.  The still-unnamed cryptocurrency will be “more like bitcoin,” said Alejandro Cao de Benos, the official in charge of Pyongyang’s cryptocurrency conferences. “We are still in the very early stages in … Continue reading North Korea Is Making Its Own Version of Bitcoin

BTI Report Reveals Kraken and Coinbase as the Cleanest Crypto Exchanges

The September issue of the Blockchain Transparency Institute’s market surveillance report shows that the cryptocurrency exchange volumes of Kraken and Coinbase are the cleanest in the industry.   The institute is also primarily responsible for filtering these volumes through its proprietary algorithm.  “Since the start of 2019, global wash trading has reduced by 35.7% among the real … Continue reading BTI Report Reveals Kraken and Coinbase as the Cleanest Crypto Exchanges

FinTech in Belt and Road – Transforming French Freight Logistics with Blockchain

The Fourth Belt and Road Summit was held over two days in September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC). The Summit was organized in a joint effort by the Hong Kong Government, the Hong Kong Trade and Development Council (HKTDC). The event was attended by top government officials and business leaders from … Continue reading FinTech in Belt and Road – Transforming French Freight Logistics with Blockchain

Fintech in Belt and Road – the Bavarian Benefits

Belt and Road Initiative—Germany In May 2019, the Munich-based German think tank—Ifo Institute published a study highlighting that the China-proposed Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) can help Bavarian companies enter new markets and ease access to raw materials. The study indicates that through the BRI, trade between Germany’s Bavaria and China is expected to increase by nearly ten … Continue reading Fintech in Belt and Road – the Bavarian Benefits

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