The Central Bank of Tanzania has stated that it is still contemplating the introduction of a central bank digital currency (CBDC), but that it will take a “phased, cautious, and risk-based approach” in order to do so. This is because the bank has recognized a number of obstacles that may prevent its successful implementation. Since … Continue reading Tanzania wary about CBDC adoption following studies
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
In Part 1 of the interview, Prof. Aris Stouraitis identified lack of interdisciplinarity is the culprit of FinTech talent shortage in Hong Kong. Interdisciplinarity in FinTech refers to talents that are knowledgeable in both finance and technology. He presents how the Master of Science in Finance (FinTech and Financial Analytics) (“the program”) offered by Hong Kong … Continue reading Exclusive: What are Top 5 FinTech Career Advice for Graduates?
This article is contributed by our content partner, Nexchange NOW. Dr. Patrice Poujol is an EnTech research expert and a film practitioner. He has 8-year experience in the financial sector and movie finance and 12-year experience as a creative consultant and producer in the movie industry. In 2018, he obtained the first PhD worldwide on … Continue reading NexChange Interview Series: Dr. Patrice Poujol, Part 1
Saiba Kataruka is the Developer Market Lead at Zilliqa, who recently spoke to Blockchain.News on the new technological advancements of his company in terms of sharding and consensus algorithms and linear scalability. In this second installment of our exclusive interview, Kataruka shares insights on Zilliqa’s mission to enhance blockchain education in a way that keeps … Continue reading Zilliqa: Enhanced Practicability in Blockchain A – Z Workshops
The Next Block Asia held in Bangkok was a huge success in June 2019. Organized by Krypton Events, Next Block 2.0 will be back in Bangkok on Dec. 3, gathering blockchain leaders to discuss affiliate marketing in the age of crypto. We caught up with Alisa Berezutska, CEO of Krypton Events on her blockchain journey … Continue reading Women in Blockchain: Alisa Berezutska of Krypton Events
Many perceive online casinos and gambling as inherently unfair and many studies and surveys have shown that players believe the betting sites to be completely rigged. The motto ‘the house always wins’ is commonly seen written on gambling site threads and to some extent it’s true—casinos make their money because users lose more than they … Continue reading MintDice—Rolling the Dice on Trust
As of late, there has been a global buzz around Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). After Facebook’s announcement of its proposed Libra currency, it was learned that China’s Central Bank would be releasing their version, which has been under development behind closed doors since 2014. Other central banks in Europe and North America have also been … Continue reading Seven Key Takeaways You Need to Know About Central Bank Digital Currencies
In recent years, studies have shown that there has been a sharp decline in album sales net revenue due to online piracy and illegal creation or sharing of property righted materials. In 2007 it was reported that 12.5 billion USD worth of losses were recorded. This includes revenue to the artist, income loss amounting to … Continue reading Leading Musicians Continue to Fight with Blockchain in Battle Against Piracy
Japanese automotive company Toyota Motor Corporation, in collaboration with Toyota Financial Services Corporation announced its Blockchain Lab involving six Toyota Group companies. The Lab plans to focus on exploring the future of the automotive industry, and said it aims to become a “Mobility Company.” One of the largest focus areas of the Lab is identity, … Continue reading Toyota Reveals Blockchain Lab to the Public After Almost a Year of Development