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Ripple Blockchain App, MoneyTap Comes to Japan

Author Ian CooperPosted on Categories Altcoin, Banking, Blockchain, Business, Cryptocurrency, EthereumTags , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Leave a comment on Ripple Blockchain App, MoneyTap Comes to Japan

SBI Ripple just launched its blockchain-based money remittance app that may dominate Japanese bank transfers.  The app, referred to as MoneyTap helps people make real-time, free domestic transfers.  All while using Ripple’s xCurrent payment solutions. MoneyTap to Dominate Japanese Bank Transfers The xCurrent network, built on Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) helps facilitate quick payment settlements … Continue reading “Ripple Blockchain App, MoneyTap Comes to Japan”

Fidelity Shows Interest in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

Author Ian CooperPosted on Categories Bitcoin, Blockchain, Business, Crypto Exchanges, CryptocurrencyTags , , , , , , , Leave a comment on Fidelity Shows Interest in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

Fidelity Investments has interest in cryptocurrency and the blockchain. The History of Fidelity and Revolutionary Technology The company has a long history with revolutionary technology. In fact, its founder Edward C. Johnson often told employees that it is better to “take intelligent risks rather than follow the crowd.” The company was among the first financial institutions to … Continue reading “Fidelity Shows Interest in Cryptocurrency and Blockchain”

Malaysia to Adopt Blockchain Solutions in 3 of its largest Sectors

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The Malaysia government is directing its three largest industries, namely renewable energy, Palm oil and Islamic Finance to explore blockchain technology. In fact, the Malaysian Industry-Government Group for High Technology (MIGHT) will lead the move to adopt blockchain. All in hopes for boosting transparency, sustainability and logistical efficiency. Malaysia Adoption of Blockchain to increase adoption … Continue reading “Malaysia to Adopt Blockchain Solutions in 3 of its largest Sectors”

Treat BTC the Way Switzerland Does: Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister

Author Ian CooperPosted on Categories Banking, Bitcoin, Blockchain, Business, Crypto Technology, Cryptocurrency, Law, News, Regulations, UncategorizedTags , , , , , , , Leave a comment on Treat BTC the Way Switzerland Does: Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister

The finance minister of Zimbabwe has said that the nation should embrace Bitcoin (BTC). This should be done at a state level as is the case in Switzerland. This was according to a report by the local media outlets on September 17. Mthuli Ncube referred to the Swiss Central Bank’s “investment and understanding” in BTC. … Continue reading “Treat BTC the Way Switzerland Does: Zimbabwe’s Finance Minister”

New Blockchain Trade Platform by Central Bank Initiated in Shenzhen, China

Author Ian CooperPosted on Categories Banking, Blockchain, Business, Crypto Technology, Crypto Wallet, Cryptocurrency, News, RegulationsTags , , , , , , Leave a comment on New Blockchain Trade Platform by Central Bank Initiated in Shenzhen, China

The PBoC (People’s Bank of China) is backing a new blockchain-based trade and finance platform. The Central Bank Shenzhen Central Branch and Digital Currency Research Lab oversees and promotes the project. The “Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao Dawan District Trade Finance Blockchain Platform” is one of its kind. It aims to create a blockchain-based ecosystem … Continue reading “New Blockchain Trade Platform by Central Bank Initiated in Shenzhen, China”