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Ronen Cojocaru CEO and Co-Founder at 8081.io
The recent paradigm shift towards a more regulated and trustworthy environment by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) lays an important foundation for retail users and institutions to wholeheartedly re-embrace the emerging era of digital assets and spark renewed interest in ETFs. To comprehend what is driving this it is crucial to rea...
05 December 2023 /regulation /crypto Cryptocurrency Insights
Carlo R.W. De Meijer The Meyer Financial Services Advisory (MIFS) at MIFSA
Since I started writing blogs on blockchain it has become a tradition for me to dedicate my yearly last blog on describing the key trends we may expect for the next year. And I am sure, 2024 will be a great year for this technology from various aspects. As we step into the new year, we are at the point of some exciting developments that are set to...
27 November 2023 /crypto Blockchain Observations
Yuliya Barabash Managing Partner at SBSB Fintech Lawyers
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced the transition to the preparatory phase of the digital euro project, marking a significant step in the evolution of the modern financial system. Consequently, the concept of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) is becoming increasingly demanded. It represents an electronic form of the national curren...
23 November 2023 /crypto /markets Banking Strategy, Digital and Transformation
Konstantin Rabin Head of Marketing at Kontomatik
In the ever-shifting landscape of technology and finance, businesses are always on the lookout for innovative ways to stay ahead of the competition. One avenue that's been gaining attention is the use of cutting-edge technology, and in this context, the Bitcoin Extractor has emerged as a potentially groundbreaking tool. Bitcoin, the trailblazing c...
14 November 2023 /crypto
Nikolay Denisenko Co-Founder & CTO at Brighty App
As the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) scrutinizes centralized exchanges (CEXs) and Web3-connected banks, the regulatory landscape in the U.S. is murkier than ever. Even given the Grayscale and Ripple’s recent wins over the SEC, the regulators’ stance on crypto-related products and services remains unclear. In contrast, Europe is pushing ...
30 October 2023 /regulation /crypto Cryptocurrency Insights
Blockchain technology has gained significant attention in recent years. This due to its decentralised nature and potential applications across various industries. But there are still a number of issues that are limiting its uptake by various industries esp. the financial sector. By far the most widely recognised problematic issue is that of intero...
30 October 2023 /crypto Blockchain Observations
John Bertrand MD at Tec 8 Limited
The Michael Lewis book, Going Infinite, The Rise And Fall of A New Tycoon and Erica Stanford’s earlier book Cyber Wars, reflect an accurate but disturbing picture of this unregulated market. At times, the market appears to be a huge Ponzi Scam: The Z/Yen Group believes over 60% of the cyber coins on offer are fake. In the UK, 80% of Bank Accoun...
30 October 2023 /crypto /crime Innovation in Financial Services
Roberto Garavaglia Independent Advisor at Innovative Payments & blockchain Strategic Advisor
Elon Musk, the visionary entrepreneur known for ambitious ventures such as Tesla and SpaceX, has recently outlined extraordinary plans for X (formerly known as Twitter), vowing to radically transform the way we manage our financial lives. In this blog post, we delve into X's ambitions to become an all-encompassing financial platform, examining the ...
29 October 2023 /payments /crypto
Retired Member
Financial transactions could soon be as straightforward as sending a text, thanks to the transformative power of blockchain technology. Both industry insiders and regulatory bodies are keenly exploring how blockchain can overhaul existing financial systems, and even replace traditional infrastructures that handle international payments and remitta...
17 October 2023 /inclusion /crypto Cryptocurrency Insights
Mousser Rahmouni Head of Strategic Partnerships at Striga
In the realm of cryptocurrency, the terms "fiat on-ramps" and "fiat off-ramps" are common. A fiat off-ramp refers to platforms like websites or apps that allow users to buy cryptocurrency using fiat currency, such as purchasing Bitcoin with EUR. A fiat on-ramp is the converse; it is a platform where users can sell cryptocurre...
16 October 2023 /payments /crypto Cryptocurrency Insights
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