813 Results from /crypto
Chris Principe CEO at APB, Inc.
Sibos – the Olympics of Banking For over four decades, SWIFT's Sibos event has been the premier annual gathering for the global financial industry. Sibos provides a platform for banks, financial institutions, technology companies, and industry leaders to connect, share best practices, and to discuss the latest trends and challenges in the financia...
20 September 2023 /sibos /crypto SWIFT Matters
Janine Grainger CEO at Easy Crypto
We intrinsically know that crypto investment and participation should be for everyone, but just how realistic is this? Crypto has been positioned as a groundbreaking financial innovation, promising financial inclusion and empowerment. Its adoption, however, remains uneven, with some significant barriers limiting access for many. This post explor...
19 September 2023 /inclusion /crypto
Konstantin Rabin Head of Marketing at Kontomatik
The realm of digital currencies has experienced significant growth in recent times, extending beyond individual investors. B2B enterprises are progressively acknowledging the possibilities that cryptocurrencies offer in their business activities, encompassing the facilitation of global transactions and the diversification of their investment holdi...
15 September 2023 /crypto
Retired Member
The financial realm has witnessed groundbreaking changes in recent decades, primarily fueled by technological advancements. Amidst these evolutions, one innovation stands out prominently: cryptocurrencies. These decentralised digital monies have redefined the contours of transactions, investments, and wealth management. As their popularity has sky...
12 September 2023 /payments /crypto Business
In the rapidly evolving landscape of finance and technology, a transformative concept has emerged, one that carries the potential to reshape the way businesses raise capital, manage assets, and participate in the global economy. This article delves into the intriguing world of tokenization, with a specific focus on its role in business assets, she...
07 September 2023 /crypto
Amy Lane Marketing at Speed
Chargebacks are a common issue, especially in the banking sector. It happens when any purchase or payment gets reversed, and the customers get their amount back because of the initiated dispute with their card company. The idea of chargebacks builds confidence in debit/credit card security and adds an additional layer of protection. Genuine as wel...
06 September 2023 /payments /crypto Business
Given a societal shift towards more sustainable business practices in recent years, the environmental impact of crypto - in particular Bitcoin - has sparked intense debates. Critics often point out the energy-intensive process of mining, which (traditionally) requires vast amounts of computational power and electricity. Beneath the surface of thes...
05 September 2023 /sustainable /crypto
Despite being one of the most popular cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin is often criticized for “not having any real-life use cases.” Well, nothing can be far from the truth. Millions of people are already using Bitcoin and other crypto services across a wide range of industries — from eCommerce to travel and gaming. When Starbucks unveiled ‘Starbucks Odys...
01 September 2023 /payments /crypto Business
Carlo R.W. De Meijer The Meyer Financial Services Advisory (MIFS) at MIFSA
BlackRock, the world largest asset manager, last June has applied at the SEC for a spot Bitcoin ETF for its American clients. According to Blackrock there is still large interest of their clients to have Bitcoin in their portfolio. In the past years BlackRock has continuously pushed the boundaries of ETF offerings, reaffirming its position as a lea...
31 August 2023 /crypto Blockchain Observations
In the rapidly evolving realm of cryptocurrencies, businesses are confronting a new frontier of challenges: taxation. As digital currencies gain traction, governments around the world are striving to regulate and tax these assets, leading to a complex landscape that businesses must navigate. The article titled "Cryptocurrency Taxation: Navig...
22 August 2023 /crypto
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