Tag "regulation"
Alipay Accelerates EU Expansion with New Luxembourg E-Money License
Alipay, the mobile and digital payments platform of Ant Financial, Alibaba’s financial affiliate, has been granted an electronic money license in Luxembourg as the service accelerates its expansion across Europe. The launch of the new Luxembourg licensed entity, Alipay (Europe)
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European Regulators Call for Common EU-Wide Regulatory Approach for ICOs
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has published its advice to the European Union (EU) institutions on crypto-assets and initial coin offerings (ICOs) regulation, calling for a common EU-wide regulatory approach. In its advice paper, ESMA notes that some
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Switzerland Works on Possible Blockchain/ICO Regulation
With blockchain and cryptocurrency gaining more traction day after day, the Swiss government is now exploring the possibility of introducing legal amendments to current legislative instruments to facilitate the development of blockchain technology. The blockchain/initial coin offering (ICO) working group
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Deutsche Bank Whitepaper Explores Open APIs, Cloud, Blockchain and AI Regulations
The emergence of new technology solutions leveraging open APIs, cloud, blockchain and artificial intelligence (AI) has driven increasing volumes of digital data, as well as new market players, business models and evolving client expectations. Given the disruptive potential of these
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Crypto Research Report: Liechtenstein Prime Minister Discusses Crypto and “Blockchain Act”
The Principality of Liechtenstein, a microstate in Central Europe known for its many private banks, is making a name for itself within the cryptocurrency industry as a friendly jurisdiction. For the past two years, the government has been crafting a
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“Blockchain Island”: Malta Aims To Become ICO, Cryptocurrency Hub
The small Mediterranean island of Malta is quickly emerging as a popular location for entrepreneurs to set up blockchain and cryptocurrency businesses, thanks to the country’s supportive government that sees the industry as an economic opportunity to create regulations favorable
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Cloud Computing and Insurance
The market for cloud services is expected to skyrocket in the next few years, and according to industry experts, there are many reasons to believe that insurers will be in the forefront of this growth. But first: what is cloud
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EU Parliament: Cryptocurrencies Unlikely to Impact Central Bank Monetary Policy
Virtual currencies including cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are unlikely to have an impact on monetary policy, according to a new report by the European Parliament. The research paper, provided by Policy Department A at the request of the Economic and
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Gibraltar Eyes ICO Regulation In Bid To Become Leading Crypto, Blockchain Hub
The government of Gibraltar is to formulate a legal framework for tech startups and firms wanting to hold initial coin offerings (ICOs). The territory aims to become a leader in the fields of cryptocurrency and blockchain space. An ICO is
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German Regulator Takes Closer Look At ICOs As Practice Popularizes
The growing popularity of cryptocurrencies and initial coin offerings (ICOs) has led governments around the world to take a closer look into the thriving industry. Germany’s Federal Financial Supervisory Authority, better known as BaFin, has joined global financial regulators in
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