Smart Dubai, iBM launch gov’t-backed blockchain platform as-a-service
Dubai has rolled out the first government-endorsed blockchain platform as-a-service in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
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First Islamic crypto exchange to launch in 2019 using Halal coins
ADAB Solutions has set in motion plans to launch the First Islamic Crypto Exchange (FICE). The exchange hopes to trade $146 million daily and $4.4 billion monthly by 2020, and will be structured according to the principles of Shariah.
Hitachi, State Bank of India to develop ‘future ready’ digital payments platform
Digital payments is coming to India, a country considered to be one of the largest cash dependent nations in the world.
Renewable energy trading in Singapore runs on blockchain
The Singapore Power Group (SP) has initiated a marketplace, powered by blockchain, for renewable energy certificates (RECs).
Germany’s Deutsche Börse completes settlement trial on blockchain
The German central bank, Deutsche Bundesbank, has partnered with the operator of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange to successfully test the application of blockchain technology in securities settlement.
Securities chief reveals Taiwan’s plan to regulate ICOs
Wellington Koo, the chairman of Taiwan’s Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) has revealed that investing in ICOs will soon be easy and safe in Taiwan.
South Korea’s FSC warns against investing in crypto funds
The Financial Services Commission warned that cryptocurrency funds and mutual funds have similar structures, which may result in investors into assuming that such funds are legal investments under the South Korea’s Capital Markets Act.
Synthetic Minds rounds up $5.5M in Pantera Capital-led funding
Synthetic Minds, a smart contract security startup out of San Francisco, has raised $5.5 million in a funding round backed by blockchain investment company Pantera Capital and venture capital firm Khosla Ventures.
HK Stock Exchange wants crypto firms placed under Securities Law
The Hong Kong Exchange (HKEX) published a report recently that focused on blockchains and artificial intelligence (AI) applications in the securities industry.
Restructuring at Mexico’s Mercado Bitcoin leaves at least 20 staff jobless
Brazil's largest cryptocurrency exchange, Mercado Bitcoin, has reportedly fired 20 of its employees.
Abu Dhabi port teams up with Belgium to pilot blockchain-based trading
Abu Dhabi Ports and the Port of Antwerp, Belgium, have announced a collaboration on a pilot program for a blockchain-powered supply chain project, Silsal.
Millennial-focused money management app expands into crypto
Emma, a startup out of London offering money management services, has made its move into cryptocurrencies.