666 Results from /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
Carlo R.W. De Meijer Owner and Economist at MIFSA
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
Konstantin Rabin Head of Marketing at Kontomatik
The cryptocurrency market is like any other, in that it can be influenced by a wide range of internal and external factors. Sometimes, these factors can be obvious, such as geopolitical events, but they are often much more difficult to identify. Human psychology plays an enormously significant role. The actions and behaviours of traders and investo...
16 October 2023 /crypto
Janine Grainger CEO at Easy Crypto
In March 2021, crypto entrepreneur Sina Estavi made headlines globally when he spent $2.9m on a non-fungible token (NFT) of the first tweet from the former Twitter boss Jack Dorsey. Fast forward to 2023 and The Guardian and other platforms are reporting that “researchers estimate 23 million people hold worthless investments” in these digital token...
16 October 2023 /inclusion /crypto
Francesco Fulcoli Chief Compliance and Risk Officer at Flagstone
Francesco Fulcoli – Chief Compliance Officer The world of cryptocurrency and digital assets has been on a rollercoaster ride in recent years, with massive price fluctuations, evolving technologies, and an increasing number of market participants. To ensure the stability and integrity of the financial sector, the European Union (EU) has introduced ...
12 October 2023 /regulation /crypto Fintech
The catch cry of innovation is: rise when the market falls. Smart crypto companies are using what some have called Bitcoin’s “longest bear market” in history to implement a two-speed approach to product leadership; with an eye on the challenges of today while implementing forward-looking strategies that will improve crypto uptake for everyone. I...
11 October 2023 /inclusion /crypto
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