European Parliament challenges ECB over green policies
It calls for ECB policies to better reflect environmental and climate goals.
Crypto currencies
Central banks ponder digital currency potential
A group of central banks are assessing possible use cases for digital currencies.
FCA becomes AML and CTF supervisor of UK cryptoasset activities
Any businesses undertaking cryptoasset activities is now required to register with the regulator.
Sweden’s central bank developing an e-krona in a test environment
The Riksbank says the project is to broaden its understanding of the technological possibilities of a digital coin.
Chinese crypto exchange CEO missing
IDAX Global's CEO has disappeared just days after its activity in China was suspended and users' ability to withdraw funds was hampered
Swift gpi linking two worlds - trade and e-commerce ecosystems
New gpi link service will provide fast, transparent and trackable off-ledger payment settlement in a fiat currency
BitPay to support XRP for payment processing and cross-border transfers
BitPay wallets are to start supporting storage and purchase using XRP.
Cryptocurrency: A Primer
Cryptocurrency. For the uninitiated to understand what is going on
New York State Department of Financial Services approves first gold-backed virtual currency
Paxos Trust Company, an existing DFS licensee, is now authorised to offer 'PAX Gold' and 'BUSD' stablecoin
Are cryptocurrencies not only the future of money, but increasingly the money of today?
Increasing global acceptance of cryptocurrencies raises many vital questions
Chainalysis launches real-time alerts for suspicious crypto transactions
The compliance solution covers 15 different cryptocurrencies.
Coinbase Custody acquires Xapo’s institutional business
The acquisition takes Coinbase Custody over US$7bn in assets under custody.
CTMcast - 21 June 2019
Facebook's Libra likely impact, ClearBank services, Late payments, Fraud, KYC platforms future
Blockchain technology is thriving
Block chain / Distributed Ledger Technology is being used all over: high value payments; prevention of counterfeiting; smart contracts;
Open up cryptocurrency investments with free terminal?
Test your strategies with Xena Exchange’s new desktop terminal aimed at cryptocurrency traders
Does the ‘money flower’ show the future of money?
Central bank cryptocurrencies are definely coming, it is just a matter when, how and where, NOT IF
5 areas influencing the cyber threat landscape
Cyberattacks on organisations and infrastructure are likely to increase in number and scale, with five key areas driving the growth
BIS: Cryptocurrencies - looking beyond the hype
BIS Annual Economic Report assesses the realities and finds DLT doesn’t scale in retail payments; end of Ripple dream?
Smart Contracts are changing the way the world banks and invests
by Michael Kordvani, Freelance writer,
App developers are creating smart contracts with decentralized apps (dApps)
Asset management: digital wallet bridges gap between fiat & cryptocurrencies
Shows how to manage all types of asset class
End for Bitcoin as a payment medium?
Stripe announce they are winding down support for Bitcoin as a payment medium. Bitcoin is “better suited to being an asset than being a means of exchange”
67 Insane Facts About Bitcoin
Infographic – Updated January 2018