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Binance Executive Nadeem Arjarwalla Traced to Kenya After Escape from Nigerian Custody

Nadeem Arjarwalla, a senior official of Binance, escaped from detention in Nigeria, and the Nigerian authorities was able to track him down in Kenya . Arjarwalla is charged with participating in operations that caused major disruptions in the Nigerian naira exchange rate market . Arjarwalla’s cover was exposed after he arrived in Kenya, and the … Continue reading Binance Executive Nadeem Arjarwalla Traced to Kenya After Escape from Nigerian Custody

Online interview with CEO of Block Chain Impact Hugo Jacques on blockchain advisory and investment

With the number of blockchain start ups booming these years, so does the blockchain ecosystem that support and cultivate the next potential market disrupters. And whether it is for ICO, raising money, or consulting on critical business issues, they are all crucial factors for the success of start up. And getting an advice from a … Continue reading Online interview with CEO of Block Chain Impact Hugo Jacques on blockchain advisory and investment

McAfee Labs Threat Report Shows Concern for Cryptojacking and Blockchain Security Issues

In August 2019, McAfee Lab released a threat report with conclusive statistics stating cryptojacking being an area of concern. Within the Q4 of 2018 and Q1 of 2019, crypto-mining malware campaigns spiked up to 29%. McAfee added that the campaign was non-selective with both macOS and Windows at spotting the rise in the selected attacks. Interactive command … Continue reading McAfee Labs Threat Report Shows Concern for Cryptojacking and Blockchain Security Issues

SBI Group Introduces Blockchain-Based Money Transfer Service Between Japan And Vietnam

SBI Ripple Asia recently announced that it has joined hands with SBI Remit to provide money transfer services between Japan and Vietnam using blockchain technology. Of course, the two Japanese companies are working with a local Vietnamese bank – Tien Phong commercial joint-stock bank, for making the transfer in fiat currency. SBI Group is the holding … Continue reading SBI Group Introduces Blockchain-Based Money Transfer Service Between Japan And Vietnam

Japan’s SBI Acquires Stake in Securitize

This article is contributed by our content partner, Nexchange NOW. Two months after it raised $14 million from Santander, MUFG, and a few others, San Francisco-based Securitize gets another big investment. According to CoinDesk, Japanese financial services giant SBI Holdings has invested a “seven-figure sum” in the company. In a statement, SBI Holdings CEO and … Continue reading Japan’s SBI Acquires Stake in Securitize

New Zealand Police Seize about $6.7m Cryptocurrency from Jarothe n David McIvor for Alleged Money Laundering

According to a report on November 23, the New Zealand police confiscated about $6.7m cryptocurrency from Jarothe n David McIvor, a software developer, in Hamilton for alleged money laundering via online movie piracy in the United States. Jaron David McIvor, a 31-year-old, handed the key codes to unlock more than $6m worth of various cryptocurrencies … Continue reading New Zealand Police Seize about $6.7m Cryptocurrency from Jarothe n David McIvor for Alleged Money Laundering

KPMG Launches Blockchain-Integrated Supply Chain Platform in Australia, China & Japan

KPMG, a Big Four audit firm, announced on Nov. 28 that it has rolled out a blockchain-enabled track and trace platform dubbed KPMG Origins in Australia, China, and Japan. The platform leverages emerging technological innovations, such as blockchain and internet of things sensors (IoT), as well as data analytics tools. Its primary function is to … Continue reading KPMG Launches Blockchain-Integrated Supply Chain Platform in Australia, China & Japan

Japanese University Integrates Blockchain for Tamper-Proof Academic Records

The Muroran Institute of Technology, located in Hokkaido, Japan, is piloting a blockchain initiative to authenticate its students’ academic records. As reported by the Nikkei Asian Review on Dec 3, the Japanese university has collaborated with Nippon Telegraph and Telephone West Corporation for the blockchain program expected to begin by March 2020. BarnardSoft Co. Ltd is … Continue reading Japanese University Integrates Blockchain for Tamper-Proof Academic Records

Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen Comments on AI and Technology Advancement at the AFF 2020

At this year’s Asian Financial Forum, held in Hong Kong, former Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen was invited to speak at a Luncheon with moderator Norman Chan, the Senior Advisor at the Hong Kong Academy of Finance. She started off elaborating on her life after working for the Federal Reserve, “Once a central banker, always … Continue reading Former Fed Chair Janet Yellen Comments on AI and Technology Advancement at the AFF 2020

What Does the Japanese FinTech Landscape Look Like?

Tokyo, the capital of Japan has been ranked as one of the top 12 FinTech hubs in the world by Deloitte’s A tale of 44 cities: Connecting Global FinTech: Interim Hub Review 2017. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government (TMG) created policy outlines to form the city with the vision of an unrivaled global financial center. The … Continue reading What Does the Japanese FinTech Landscape Look Like?