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The Evolution of eKYC and Digital Identity in The Age of Blockchain
Imagine an ecosystem where you control your data privacy, imagine ease of submitting your data via a click instead of multiple documents for verification, imagine the time and cost savings in commuting to regulatory bodies for proof of identification. In
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Oracle Starts European Fintech Innovation Program with B-Hive Europe
Oracle has chosen Brussels as a European gateway to roll out its Fintech Innovation Program to Europe. Oracle plans to dedicate additional European staff and resources to set up mutually monetizable relationships with fintechs and digital banking innovators. Oracle plans
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LINE to Launch Cryptocurrency Exchange BITBOX
LINE Corporation announced that it plans to establish the cryptocurrency exchange BITBOX in July 2018. BITBOX will offer more than 30 highly demanded cryptocurrencies for global users (except in Japan and the United States), with support in 15 languages. BITBOX
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Criminals “Infect and Collect” in Cryptocurrency Mining Surge
McAfee released its McAfee Labs Threats Report examining the growth and trends of new malware, ransomware, and other threats in Q1 2018. McAfee Labs saw on average five new threat samples every second, including growth in cryptojacking and other cryptocurrency
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Interesting Blockchain Startups and Organizations from Indonesia
Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology have been all the rage in the past years with startups in the space raising more than US$1.3 billion in venture capital so far in 2018. The amount has already surpassed the total raised in 2017
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First Contactless Prepaid Mastercard in South Asia
MatchMove announced that it has enabled the first contactless prepaid Mastercard in South Asia. The card is issued by Federal Bank, a sector bank in India, distributed under the brand name tmw by The Mobile Wallet Pvt.Ltd, India’s first complete
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The First Singapore-Based Regional Proptech Accelerator
JLL and Lendlease jointly launched Propell Asia, the first Singapore based regional propttech accelerator that will connect ambitious start-ups to Asia Pacific’s commercial real estate market, which was worth US$16 trillion in 2017 and is set to grow to US$19.5
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Blockchain Project Zeepin Targets Creative Industry
Zeepin is a new decentralized platform developed for the global creative industry and the “decentralized sharing new economy community.” Overseen by Chinese organization the Zeepin Foundation, Zeepin is using blockchain technology to solve the many inefficiencies and challenges faced by
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Fintech Indonesia Report 2018 – The State of Play for Fintech Indonesia
Indonesia, the largest economy in South East Asia, with an estimated population of over 260 million people, the majority of which are under the age of 35 and growing mobile phone and Internet penetration rates, Indonesia is a treasure trove
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Paypal Buys Hyperwallet for 400m USD
PayPal Holdings announced that it has agreed to acquire Hyperwallet, a global payout platform, for $400 million in cash, subject to certain adjustments. The acquisition of Hyperwallet enhances PayPal’s payout capabilities, improving the company’s ability to provide an integrated suite
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