Financial Systems

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Posted by | November 6, 2023
Mauritius mulls wrapping metaverse into financial services

While acknowledging the need for collaboration in reshaping the financial services to accommodate metaverse, the FSC of Mauritius asked seven questions to the public. 542 Total views 19 Total shares...

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Posted by | May 9, 2023
Microsoft, Goldman Sachs, others partner in new blockchain network

The Canton blockchain network for financial institutions is being launched by Digital Asset and a group of firms, including Microsoft, Goldman and Deloitte. 2124 Total views 12 Total shares A...

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Posted by | February 25, 2023
Coordinated global crypto policies: G20 key financial stability priority

India’s finance minister called for a coordinated effort “for building and understanding of the macro-financial implications,” which could be used to build global crypto reforms. 1504 Total views 19 Total...

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Posted by | December 2, 2022
Is Bitcoin the only crypto that will survive FTX? Interview with Bitcoin maximalist

Bitcoin proponent and author Jeff Booth is convinced that the crypto ecosystem will eventually collapse as a consequence of its centralization — except Bitcoin, that is. 4409 Total views 96...

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Posted by | November 28, 2022
Tokenized government bonds free up liquidity in traditional financial systems

A handful of government-backed financial institutions have been exploring tokenization use cases to revolutionize traditional financial systems. For instance, El Salvador’s Bitcoin Volcanic bond project has been in the works...

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Posted by | June 11, 2022
Bitcoin and banking’s differing energy narratives are a matter of perspective

The Carbon Bankroll Report was released on May 17 as a collaboration among the Climate Safe Lending Network, The Outdoor Policy Outfit and Bank FWD. The collaboration made it possible...

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Posted by | June 6, 2022
Crypto 401(k): Sound financial planning or gambling with the future?

In April, United States-based retirement plan provider Fidelity Investments moved to allow 401(k) retirement savings account holders to invest directly in Bitcoin (BTC), the flagship cryptocurrency, making crypto a potential...

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Posted by | April 24, 2022
Decentralized credit scores: How can blockchain tech change ratings

The concept of lending and borrowing is as old as time itself. Regarding finances, while some individuals have more than enough for themselves, others barely have enough to get by....

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Posted by | April 24, 2022
Looking to take out a crypto loan? Here’s what you need to know

Loans based on cryptocurrencies have become a mainstay of the decentralized finance (DeFi) universe ever since the smart contract-based lending/borrowing platforms began offering the service to crypto users. The Ethereum...

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Posted by | February 20, 2022
Future of finance: US banks partner with crypto custodians

Grayscale Investments’ latest report “Reimagining the Future of Finance” defines the digital economy as “the intersection of technology and finance that’s increasingly defined by digital spaces, experiences, and transactions.” With this...

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