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Blockchain networks use mining to create and validate new blocks of transactions and secure the network. Simply put, cryptocurrency mining is a process of creating new digital coins. Bitcoin and many other blockchain networks use the Proof of Work (PoW) consensus algorithm for cryptocurrency mining. Proof of work is a system where computers compe...
14 October 2022 /crypto /markets Blockchain Observations
On 7th October the European Council approved the Markets in Crypto Asset Regulation (MiCA), setting a precedent for the broader crypto landscape in Europe. The bill will be put before the European Parliament for a further vote. If approved, the laws under MiCA are expected to take effect at the end of 2023. The development marks a significant step...
12 October 2022
The journey of US Settlements has progressed significantly over the last couple of decades - from T+3 in 2008, to T+2 in 2017. It has received a further thrust with recent recommendation of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) for moving to T+1, by H1 2024. This is a logical continuation of accelerating settlements as...
12 October 2022 /regulation /markets Banking Regulations
The issue of whether to outsource a transformation project or lean on in-house expertise is a question many Executives wrestle with. It may seem safer to keep control and offer personal development to in-house teams – after all they have the legacy system knowledge. But will playing it safe differentiate you from your competitors? True innovation ...
11 October 2022 /retail Fintech innovation and startups
It wasn't that long ago that large elements of society were confused and confounded by millennials, their focus on seeking adventure and experience, and penchant for avocado on toast. But the elders of that generation are now a long way away from that stereotype, marching into their 40’s with all the trappings of previous generations at that age; ...
07 October 2022 /wealth /predictions Business
Almost every blockchain founder thinks that their project is the best in the market. You must have heard a startup team say something along the lines of, ‘We are the best because we are better’. This unfounded optimism about one’s product leads to sad results: in 90% (if not in 98%) of cases the project doesn’t just fail — it can’t even enter the ...
07 October 2022 /startups /crypto DeFi
It is difficult not to make the “survivorship bias” of relying solely on the inner voice during the project’s launch and development. This article will look at five projects where the intention did not match reality. Project №1: We understand our audience and are looking for experienced crypto-users who want to invest free funds in our unique produ...
06 October 2022 /crypto
At the heart of every business is a product. It might sometimes be positioned as a service, but even firms selling only consultancy time have a proposition that’s dressed up as a buyable, differentiated package. This makes product management a significant, strategic role in any organisation. And for software vendors that put products at the heart o...
05 October 2022 /people /inclusion
It was great to be at CordaCon 2022 in London last week where I enjoyed several insightful conversations with fellow DLT & blockchain specialists! I just wanted to share with you my main business takeaways from the two day event: Key takeaways from CordaCon: The crucial talking point was the scope and potential of CBDCs, with over 80% of centr...
05 October 2022 /crypto Blockchain Observations
The military conflict has dealt a blow to every sector of the Ukrainian economy, including entrepreneurship. And I could feel it in my own experience, watching Ukrainian businesses having to adapt to the new reality, shifting their directions and priorities. I will give you some insights into the impact entrepreneurship in Ukraine and the future i...
04 October 2022 /people /sustainable Entrepreneur field
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