PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 14, 2018

Spending on blockchain technologies will ramp up to $9.2 Its latest Worldwide Semiannual Blockchain Spending Guide also calculated a compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of blockchain spend of 81.2 2018 will be a crucial stage for enterprises as they make a huge leap from proof-of-concept projects to full blockchain deployments.

blockchain 111

blockchain Compliance Mobile Technology 111

PYMNTS

JANUARY 24, 2021

Cryptocurrency-related crime fell in 2020, according to a blog post from Chainalysis. One of the reasons for the shift was that overall economic activity almost tripled between those two years, the blog says. One of the reasons for the shift was that overall economic activity almost tripled between those two years, the blog says.

Bitcoin 234

Bitcoin Marketing cryptocurrency Cards 234

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Maqta Gateway LLC, an Abu Dhabi Ports subsidiary, says it has reached the next phase of its “Silsal” project, which is the first international blockchain pilot testing project in partnership with the Port of Antwerp, Belgium.

blockchain 128

blockchain Bitcoin cryptocurrency System 128

PYMNTS

MAY 16, 2018

At least one thing is clear about Facebook ’s new interest in blockchain: It will help the social media giant keep up with the Joneses. No one outside Facebook has yet cracked why the company is creating a blockchain unit and putting David Marcus, one of its senior executives, in charge of it. Blockchain, of course, is not for sale.

blockchain 101

blockchain social media San Francisco Google 101

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2020

This includes building a governance framework to evolve technical, policy, compliance, security and operational standards for the issuing and use of fiat digital currencies and stablecoins.” . He said the public blockchain will take digital dollar stablecoins mainstream.

blockchain 258

blockchain cryptocurrency Analytics Policies 258

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 26, 2019

Automaker Daimler has completed its first transaction on the blockchain-based Marco Polo network. In other news, Lloyds Bank revealed that it is partnering with blockchain platform Komgo “to enable quicker international commodity trade finance.”. German bank Landesbank Baden-Württemberg was also involved in the trade.

Bitcoin 102

Bitcoin blockchain Payments Retail 102

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

Thai state-owned oil and gas company PTT and blockchain energy nonprofit Energy Web Foundation (EWF) have announced that they are teaming up to build a blockchain-based renewables platform. account and select the tier of verification required to achieve your desired withdrawal limits,” the company wrote in a blog post.

blockchain 119

blockchain Company Bitcoin social media 119

PYMNTS

JANUARY 22, 2021

Plus, iBanFirst launches B2B payment traceability tool, Georges rebrands with new funding, and HashCash partners with a bank on blockchain payments. HashCash Consultants To Aid Unnamed US Bank With Blockchain Platform. HashCash Consultants , which works in blockchain, is working with an unnamed U.S.-based 21) blog post.

Payments 165

Payments blockchain Software Tools 165

NCR

NOVEMBER 11, 2016

If recent forecasts from the World Economic Forum (WEF) are to be believed, blockchain – the technology behind bitcoin – is set to become “the beating heart of the financial system” But some in the industry might not be entirely clear about what blockchain even is, let alone the impact it could have on how banks do business.

blockchain 106

blockchain Industry Bitcoin System 106

PYMNTS

AUGUST 3, 2020

’ ongoing development of a faster payments ecosystem has created space for digital assets and blockchain to play an increasingly important role in the landscape. More recently, Visa issued public support of bitcoin and other digital assets in a July blog post that similarly highlighted opportunities in real-time payments.

Payments 294

Payments blockchain System Bitcoin 294

Chris Skinner

MARCH 7, 2017

DLT, including blockchain technology, draws upon both well-established and newer technologies to operate a set of synchronised ledgers managed by one or more entities.

Technology 323

Technology Payments Analytics blockchain 323

William Mills

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

William Mills Agency will be live blogging at FinovateFall 2017. Helps institutions discover and execute their blockchain strategies. I checked out their web site and they are promoting their IOS/Google Play mobile apps (no surprise) and I found this: This website is operated and maintained by Collective Returns, Inc.

Samsung 69

Samsung Mobile User Experience Google 69

PYMNTS

AUGUST 28, 2019

Kadena has announced the launch of an upgraded version of its blockchain solution to the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. The “Kadena Scalable Permissioned Blockchain” is now available on Azure Marketplace for free. In other news, Gemini announced that it has joined the Silvergate Exchange Network (SEN).

Policies 116

Policies National cryptocurrency Bitcoin 116

Insights on Business

DECEMBER 27, 2017

As we wrap up an unpredictable and sometimes tumultuous year in both the fintech industry and the world, we’re looking back at the last 12 months of IBM FinTech blogs to pick out some of the more popular and insightful posts of 2017. Banking on blockchain for increased trust”. The future of financial services: The cognitive bank”.

Fintech 129

Fintech blockchain Fraud United States 129

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2020

However, the lack of a clear government framework on how crypto can operate may hold things back even now, Cointelegraph reports. Crypto trading platform INX is moving ahead with its acquisition of digital securities trading firm Openfinance , a company blog post states.

Bitcoin 212

Bitcoin cryptocurrency Fintech US 212

PYMNTS

AUGUST 15, 2018

Coinbase , the cryptocurrency exchange operator, announced Wednesday (Aug. In a blog post , the company said the Distributed Systems team is working with Coinbase to find new and innovative ways to validate and verify identities as cryptocurrency goes more mainstream.

System 100

System cryptocurrency blockchain Technology 100

PYMNTS

JUNE 6, 2019

While the city council has already regulated usage and operation of crypto ATMs, authorities expect to receive 840 reports related to cryptocurrency in 2019 — a 300-percent increase since last year, reports Hard Fork. Aion Network has announced the launch of the world’s first JVM-compliant blockchain virtual machine. “We

Bitcoin 135

Bitcoin ATM blockchain social media 135

Chris Skinner

MARCH 22, 2017

I blogged a year ago about TechFin, the incumbents’ view of applying technology to existing banking services, versus FinTech which seeks to transform the financial system. That has become one of the top search terms to find my blog, as it turns out, mainly because my blog entries are the first to be returned when searching for techfin.

Company 350

Company Payments System Fintech 350

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 26, 2018

Circle , the payments firm that operates an app-based peer-to-peer payments network based on blockchain and which has financial backing from Goldman Sachs, said Monday (Feb. As noted by Reuters , the acquisition — where financial terms were not disclosed — boosts Circle’s efforts within blockchain. 26) it acquired the U.S.

blockchain 101

blockchain Bitcoin cryptocurrency Compliance 101

PYMNTS

MARCH 4, 2019

Circle , the payments startup backed by Goldman Sachs, announced on Monday (March 4) it closed on its acquisition of SeedInvest , an equity crowdfunding platform that operates a registered broker-dealer. The company will continue to operate as it is currently, but with additional support from Circle.

United States 128

United States Capital blockchain cryptocurrency 128

Perficient

MAY 27, 2022

However, in this blog, we will discuss the regulatory landscape surrounding cryptocurrency from an asset manager or fund manager perspective. Since 2014, New York has only allowed crypto companies to operate in the state if they obtain a BitLicense, and even then, licensed companies are limited in the types of digital assets they can sell.

cryptocurrency 332

cryptocurrency Regulation Management Bitcoin 332

Bussman Advisory

NOVEMBER 28, 2018

This blog post first appeared in Forbes. Much of this change is being driven by blockchain technology, which can be used to replace the vertical, siloed industry structures we know today – structures that are fragmented and full of friction – with radically decentralized, open and fluid ecosystems. All together now.

blockchain 49

blockchain Marketing Course Examples 49

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 9, 2020

Gangs in Latin America are increasingly turning to cryptocurrency to operate illegal trades of drugs, guns, sex and people, Reuters reported. 9) that 13 percent of illicitly-gained digital currency is sent through private wallets, up from 2 percent in 2019, the firm said in a blog post. “As

Bitcoin 168

Bitcoin Report cryptocurrency Analytics 168

William Mills

MAY 11, 2016

William Mills Agency and Beyond the Arc will be live blogging at FinovateSpring 2016. Use the blockchain to manage identity, that’s one of the aims of DigiByte. DigiByte is looking at video games, and have created a “gaming wallet” based on blockchain tech. ^SR. As I understand it, BitCoin would not exist without Blockchain.

Video 40

Video Lending social media Analytics 40

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 17, 2020

Meanwhile, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong wrote in a blog post Wednesday (Dec. In other news, blockchain infrastructure platform Paxos announced Thursday (Dec. "I believe the crypto community cares and could make a big difference in The Salvation Army's efforts to help those struggling in communities across our country," said Lt.

Bitcoin 148

Bitcoin cryptocurrency Community Meeting 148

Chris Skinner

MAY 31, 2017

These mobile network operators (MNOs) will upscale over time to offer full bank services. The first … The post Barclays Africa and their co-creation projects appeared first on Chris Skinner's blog. She began with a discussion of the make-up of Africa: By 2050, it is expected that the population will double from 1.2

Case Study 344

Case Study Mobile Study New York 344

Bussman Advisory

DECEMBER 13, 2017

This blog post first appeared in Coindesk. 2017 was a year of tremendous growth for blockchain, though not in the expected ways. At the beginning of this year, I and others predicted that 2017 would be the year that blockchain moved from proof-of-concepts into production. We did see some notable successes in this regard.

blockchain 40

blockchain cryptocurrency Industry Examples 40

PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 16, 2020

Binance Holdings has applied for an operating license in Singapore under the country’s new payments legislation, which aims to be a comprehensive regulatory agency for digital currencies. Blockchain-based social media platform Steemit has partnered with the Tron foundation to bring users to Tron.

Bitcoin 168

Bitcoin Colorado Google Denver 168

CB Insights

MAY 8, 2018

While the prices of cryptocurrencies and cryptoassets have fallen from their 2017 peaks, equity investment into blockchain startups is on pace to hit all-time highs in 2018. THE FUTURE OF BLOCKCHAIN TECH. See how venture firms, corporates, regulators, and builders are shaping the future of blockchain technology. in February.

blockchain 75

blockchain Trends Technology cryptocurrency 75

William Mills

MAY 11, 2016

William Mills Agency and Beyond the Arc will be live blogging at FinovateSpring 2016. Diana Chin (HR & Operations). Use the blockchain to manage identity, that’s one of the aims of DigiByte. DigiByte is looking at video games, and have created a “gaming wallet” based on blockchain tech. ^SR. Virtual reality?

Video 40

Video Mobile social media Analytics 40

PYMNTS

APRIL 1, 2019

Consider the fact that current processes involving funds making their way across borders must navigate the vagaries of time zones (and hours of operation) and also navigate across several banks. The blog specifically called out xRapid as a solution now being tested in real world cases.

Course 153

Course Innovation blockchain Industry 153

Chris Skinner

JULY 25, 2017

Avoiding intermediaries to access this basic infrastructure brings operational savings, ultimately lowering costs. At the same time, open transaction exchange systems using blockchain or other distributed ledger technologies have gained some traction and could become viable alternatives to centralized payment infrastructure.

ATM 274

ATM Bitcoin Retail blockchain 274

BankUnderground

AUGUST 9, 2022

They can also align the incentives of developers, content creators, users and investors on metaverse platforms, and are required to incentivise miners and validators to add metaverse-based transactions to the underlying blockchain. Third, cryptocurrencies are critical to the operation of the blockchains that the open-metaverse is built upon.

System 132

System blockchain cryptocurrency Lending 132

Insights on Business

JANUARY 17, 2019

Digitally transforming operations, operating models and technologies to compete in a changing industry structure. Return soon to read more Think 2019 financial services blogs. Optimizing risk, compliance and security. Simply choose Banking, Financial Markets, Insurance under the Industry filter in the planner. IBMLive Twitter.

San Francisco 93

San Francisco CA social media blockchain 93

William Mills

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

William Mills Agency will be live blogging at Finovate Fall 2016. Commodity solutions for agriculture utilizing blockchain. Man, this is different; I’ve never seen a demo with an agriculture solution at Finovate and this one utilizing the hottest technology going; blockchain. Juvo makes it easy for mobile operators to find them.

social media 40

social media ATM Mobile Customer Experience 40

Bussman Advisory

DECEMBER 18, 2018

This blog post first appeared in Forbes. With a groaning bear market dampening the crypto hype, it is easy to forget that blockchain technology continues to hold much promise. The familiarity of the IPO world coupled with the benefits of blockchain is an offering that promises to redefine the IPO business. Enter security tokens.

blockchain 45

blockchain Trends Security Marketing 45

PYMNTS

JUNE 22, 2016

Blockchain FinTech firm Bitwage already operates in Europe and the U.S. Bitso officially launched this week and announced its opening in a blog post. Last April, Bitwage similarly pointed to the benefits blockchain-based payroll can offer to the freelance population, especially those doing cross-border business.

Bitcoin 102

Bitcoin United States blockchain Cards 102