TRADE: THE SWEET SPOT FOR COMMERCIAL BLOCKCHAIN?
Sometimes it feels that there are few things more overhyped than blockchain, often to the exasperation of those working on the digital architecture side of the equation. And yet, by all appearances, blockchain evangelists are correct in that the tech isn’t going away any time soon, and indeed the conversation is rapidly evolving. As Mondato reported last year, “if 2015 was about explaining blockchain and 2016 - 2017 about understanding the right use cases, then going into 2018 conversations will focus on the path to implementation.” This week Mondato Insight asks, what use-cases are starting to cautiously cross from pilot to market? Read More...
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PhilSys Will Help Pinoys Who Are Unable To Bank
Sen. Juan Edgardo “Sonny” Angara expressed belief that the newly signed law on the Philippine Identification System, or PhilSys, will greatly help Filipinos who are unable to deposit money in a bank. READ MORE...
Fintech Gets A Hug From The Trump Administration
The Treasury Department released a report today with more than 80 recommendations that are aimed at tailoring regulations for nonbank financial institutions and encouraging the development of financial technology. READ MORE...
NIBSS Relaunches mCASH
The Nigeria Inter-Bank Settlement Systems (NIBSS) has re-launched mCash, a mobile payment system designed to extend e-payment options to low-income buyers and sellers. READ MORE...
Buying Your Starbucks Fix With Bitcoin Is Now Closer To Reality
The beverage retailer is teaming up with one of the world’s biggest exchange operators, Intercontinental Exchange Inc., which just created a venture called Bakkt designed to more tightly integrate digital currencies into global commerce. READ MORE...
Chinese Ant Financial To Promote Digital Financial Inclusion In Africa
The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) revealed a partnership with Chinese digital financial giant Ant Financial to promote financial inclusion on the continent. READ MORE...
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