Tag: Blockchain

July 15, 2024

The round was led by Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA) with additional participation from new backers Valor Capital Group and Jump Trading Group alongside existing shareholders JP Morgan, Standard Chartered and Temasek. Partior has developed a “global unified ledger” based […]

July 15, 2024

As part of the partnership, Wirex is also launching Wirex Pay, a new modular Zero Knowledge (ZK) payment chain designed to change how users manage and spend traditional currencies, as well as crypto. The new product aims to simplify transactions, […]

June 20, 2024

“Banking the unbanked” is one of the more significant catchphrases in FinTech. It underpins the industry’s existence, not progress for progress’ sake, but technology to overcome existing challenges and inequities. While many debate which technologies are the most appropriate for […]

June 18, 2024

A smart contract blockchain designed as a foundation for high-performance decentralized applications or dApps, Solana relies on a novel consensus mechanism called “proof-of-history”, which works in concert with a more traditional proof-of-stake model. Through this innovative approach, Solana has shown […]

June 6, 2024

Trading stocks and bonds on blockchains at scale will remain a dream unless a global standard for cross-border activity is established that allows assets to move seamlessly across blockchains, according to a report published on Thursday. So-called tokenised assets – […]

June 6, 2024

Alternative assets such as natural resources, art and private equity have become popular investments because of their potential for higher returns and lower volatility than traditional assets. However, the benefits of alternative asset classes like these also come with a […]

May 20, 2024

In recent years, the world of finance has been stirred up by the advent of blockchain technology.  One of the most groundbreaking developments in this space, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), is revolutionizing the way financial services are accessed and governed around […]

May 15, 2024

Project Guardian was launched by MAS in May 2022 and seeks to develop and pilot tokenisation use cases across its four focus areas of interoperable networks, independent trust anchors, institutional grade DeFi protocols, and the use of tokenised deposits issued […]

March 8, 2024

Through the new project, Hong Kong Monetary Authority will explore innovative financial market infrastructure (FMI) that will facilitate seamless interbank settlement of tokenised money through a wholesale CBDC. The project will initially focus on tokenised deposits, a digital representation of […]

December 21, 2023

We have arrived at the start of the next bull market. If history is our guide, these cycles are powered by multiple factors including Bitcoin’s halving events, shifts in macroeconomic landscapes around U.S. elections and Federal Reserve interest rates, as […]

December 15, 2023

Goldman Sachs, a leading global investment banking firm, has projected a substantial surge in trading volumes of blockchain-based assets in the next one or two years, with significant market growth anticipated in three to five years, according to an interview […]

November 15, 2023

As the landscape of emerging technology companies continues to grow, venture capitalists (VCs) are at the forefront fuelling this expansion. There is steady flow of investment into AI startups across the globe, and, despite the demise of ‘crypto,’ with the […]

September 26, 2023

In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, the blockchain world continues to push the boundaries of innovation. From its humble beginnings as the underlying technology behind cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, blockchain has emerged as a transformative force with far-reaching implications. As we […]

September 18, 2023

With the breakneck speed at which technology has evolved over the last few decades, humanity has seen innovations that our forefathers couldn’t even have imagined. From the first computers coming online, to the smartphones that are now globally connected and […]

September 5, 2023

Blockchain gaming is revolutionizing the gaming industry by merging cutting-edge blockchain technology with the immersive world of video games. As cryptocurrencies and decentralized finance (DeFi) gain momentum, blockchain gaming presents a new frontier for investors seeking high-growth opportunities. By understanding […]

August 8, 2023

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has granted a Major Payment Institution License (MPI) to the popular cryptocurrency exchange Blockchain.com. With this license, the platform will be able to provide digital payment token services to institutional and accredited investors. On […]

July 25, 2023

If you’ve heard of Web 3.0, you might be wondering what it is and why we need it. You may have also heard about Metaverse and want to know more about this innovative project in the blockchain space. In this […]

June 22, 2023

Ripple, a leading provider of enterprise blockchain and cryptocurrency solutions, has announced a significant milestone for its Singapore subsidiary, Ripple Markets APAC Pte Ltd. The company has obtained in-principle approval for the Major Payments Institution License application from the Monetary […]

June 8, 2023

In the context of cryptocurrencies, the term “blockchain ecosystems” refers to a networked system that includes decentralized apps (DApps), protocols, blockchain platforms, and the associated developer, user, and investor communities. Blockchain ecosystems are essential because they support the maintenance of […]

May 19, 2023

The international regulatory environment for cryptocurrency is improving, and the company is eyeing a retail expansion on the continent, Bakkt chief product officer Dan O’Prey said. On the whole, O’Prey saw positive long-term trends. Speaking to Cointelegraph’s U.S. News Editor, […]