Ripple opens regional office in Dubai following volatile Q3 for XRP
The financial center in one of Dubai’s free-trade zones acts as an independent regulator with its own judicial system Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
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WTO blockchain report says customs remains ‘weak link’ of trade digitalization
Analysts have been categorizing blockchain projects worldwide into a “periodic table” that allows for a granular analysis of the technology’s inroads into global trade. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Global Digital Industry Group Launches Mining Business Bitworld
The UAE cryptocurrency giant, Global Digital Industry Group (GDIG), has established its mining subsidiary Bitworld and will invest $50 million in the company by 2021 as it works to build the company’s presence in the Middle East bitcoin and Ethereum mining industry. GDIG has appointed its mining head, Planck Danny as the CEO of Bitworld. … Read more
Dubai Debuts Nationwide Data Platform Powered by Blockchain
The United Arab Emirates is debuting a blockchain-based Know Your Customer, or KYC, platform. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Wirecard Exec Reportedly Used Bitcoin to Move Funds to Russia
Russian media reported that Marsalek is hiding in Russia with funds that he was able to transfer there with Bitcoin. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Pandemic Spurs Top Port Operator to Join Blockchain Shipping Platform
One of the world’s leading ports operators is joining the blockchain shipping platform created by IBM and Danish logistics giant Maersk. Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
UAE’s DLT Overhaul on Track to Bring Blockchain to Daily Life by 2021
Blockchain has become embedded in daily life in the UAE amid the implementation of its Emirates Blockchain Strategy 2021 policies Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Dubai Welcomes Global Businesses With First Blockchain KYC Platform
Dubai has officially launched its first Blockchain KYC platform to attract more global businesses with instant bank account Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
Dubai Gov’t to Launch KYC Blockchain Consortium in Q1 2020
Dubai government to launch a KYC blockchain consortium in collaboration with six banks in Q1 2020 Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico
India Unveils National Blockchain Strategy, Calling on RBI to Issue Digital Currency
India’s National Strategy on Blockchain has been published. It recommends, among other things, for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to issue a central bank digital currency. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology tasked the National Institute for Smart Government with drafting this national policy. Also read: Regulatory Roundup — New US Crypto Tax … Read more
