Revolution in Freelancing Job market powered by Blockchain
A professional group of Austrian programmers and entrepreneurs has launched an attempt at changing the way the job market works on the Internet. Their solution’s name for the problem: Blocklancer – the first Decentralized Autonomous Job Market. The Blockchain technology
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Infographic: Will 2017 be the year that Blockchain is regulated?
In an earlier article on the World Economic Forum’s report (Read here), it’s mentioned that the WEF advocates a multi-stakeholder approach to govern blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Recognizing the nature of distributed ledgers, stewardship by stakeholders and not a heavy-handed approach
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Proper Regulation Needed For Fintech To Thrive And Fix Our Financial System
Fintech has the potential to improve both financial stability and access to services. But for the sector to thrive, there needs to be significant changes in the focus of regulation, according to a new Bank for International Settlements (BIS) Working
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6 New Swiss Fintech Startups to Watch
The rapid development of fintech around the world is leading to significant shifts in the global financial industry and forcing banks and financial institutions to rethink their growth strategies. Compared to leading fintech hubs such as London and Silicon Valley,
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A Scientific Definition of Fintech
Professor Patrick Schueffel from the Institute for Entrepreneurship & Small and Medium Enterprises in Switzerland defines the word Fintech in his article, featured in Volume 4 in the Journal of Innovation Management. The article, which was published last year, attempts
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The Evolution of the Bitcoin Economy and Analyzing the Network of Payment Relationships
Has there been a week in 2017 where you didn’t read, or at least scrolled by, an article on blockchain or Bitcoin and its various potentials for the future? Chances are, you will come across an article today after finishing
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Europe’s Peer-to-Peer Lending Market
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending has become a popular alternative to traditional bank loans for both businesses and individuals. The global P2P lending market was valued at US$26 billion in 2015 and is projected to reach US$460 billion by 2022, growing at
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Aduno Gruppe übernimmt Mehrheit an Contovista
Die auf bargeldloses Bezahlen spezialisierte Aduno Gruppe übernimmt die Mehrheit an Contovista. Nach der erfolgreichen Lancierung der PFM-Lösung 2015 und der damals erfolgten Beteiligung von 14 Prozent, übernimmt die Aduno Gruppe nun mit 70 Prozent die Mehrheit. 30 Prozent von
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Top 13 Fintech Startups From Austria
Fintech has become a true global phenomenon, attracting US$17.4 billion in venture capital in 2016, an 11% increase compared to 2015, according to data provided by PitchBook. While China, the US and the UK remain the clear leaders in the
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Fintech in Iran: An Overview
Fintech is gaining steam in Iran as the country’s central bank, financial institutions and government agencies are taking steps to make Tehran a regional hub for financial innovation. This comes as part of the Iran Vision 2025, which seeks to
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