Tag "Blockchain"
Hong Kong Monetary Authority Unveils Blockchain Trade Finance Platform
Trade finance, where financial institutions provide credit facilities in order to guarantee exchange of goods, is a centuries old industry that is hampered by challenges such poor customer experience, increasing cost pressure and substantial regulatory burden. With its manual, cumbersome
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Blockchain Courses in Hong Kong and China
With more and more investment pouring into blockchain startups, the demand for talents in blockchain technology has also risen. Blockchain courses are becoming popular in Hong Kong and China. What are the trends in blockchain courses? Blockchain Courses in China: Blockchain
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6 Interesting Blockchain Startups in Taiwan
With the abundance of tech talents, Taiwan has become a hot spot for blockchain startups. As the awareness and demand for blockchain development rose, corporations and institutions start to work with blockchain startups to innovate. Blockchain technology is applied in different industries,
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10 Interesting Blockchain Projects in Hong Kong
Blockchain has been an important topic for fintech development in Hong Kong. As a global financial hub, it is no surprise investors flock to Hong Kong for ICOs and cryptocurrency trading. However, blockchain startups in Hong Kong do not just
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Hong Kong Remains ICO Crypto Hub Despite Regulator Skepticism
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) has taken a critical tone on initial coin offerings (ICOs), qualifying many of these as “dubious, if not downright frauds.” In a speech at the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association on April
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Fintech And Blockchain See Strong Rise In Hangzhou
When talking about fintech in China, it is common to hear mentions of hubs such as Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai and Shenzhen, but the lesser known city of Hangzhou is quickly catching up with its counterparts. Hangzhou, a startup
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13 Must-Attend Blockchain Conferences In 2018
With the surge in popularity of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, hundreds of events and conferences are being organized around the world to sensitize top executives and decision makers on the potential of these technologies. Here are 12 must-attend events focusing on
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ICOs in Hong Kong
While China strictly banned initial coin offerings (ICOs) and cryptocurrency exchanges platforms and Macau’s monetary regulator barred local firms from providing ICO-related financial services, Hong Kong has emerged as something as an ICO hub. Hong Kong has witnessed several token
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Citi Explores 10 Disruptive Innovations in New Report
Citi Global Perspectives and Solutions (Citi GPS) has released the fifth edition of its Disruptive Innovations series, detailing ten exciting new trends in the areas of genetics, robotics, blockchain, the Internet of Things (IoT), and more. Blockchain in commodities Blockchain,
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Hong Kong Fintech Week 2017 Highlights
This year’s Hong Kong Fintech Week was all about cutting-edge technologies, enabling greater collaboration, and strengthening Hong Kong’s position on the global fintech scene. One of this year’s key topics was blockchain and cryptocurrencies. Participants and experts were unanimous on
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