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Blockchain Firm Algorand Announces Sharia Certification for Islamic Finance

October 21, 2019cashtechnews

The Algorand Foundation announced that its blockchain platform is now certified for Sharia-compliant financing. The Algorand Foundation announced that its blockchain platform is now certified for Sharia-compliant financing. According to a press release on Oct. 21, Islamic institutions can now start using the proof-of-stake Algorand blockchain for economic exchange, stating: “Islamic enterprises will now be […]

University of Malta Introduces Blockchain and DLT Master’s Degree

October 21, 2019cashtechnews

A Master of Science in Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technologies program has been announced at the University of Malta. A master’s degree in blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) is now attainable at the University of Malta. Fintech-focused news outlet CrowdfundInsider reported on the creation of the new master’s degree on Oct. 21, also noting […]

Bermuda Premier: Cryptocurrency a Great Equalizer Against Big Tech

October 18, 2019cashtechnews

The Premier of Bermuda, Edward David Burt, has said that cryptocurrencies are a great equalizer and characterized fintech innovation as a national strategic imperative. The Premier of Bermuda, Edward David Burt, has said that cryptocurrencies are a great equalizer and characterized fintech innovation as a national strategic imperative. In an interview for Forbes published on […]

Bitcoin ‘Maybe Is a Partial Store of Value,’ Concedes Nouriel Roubini

October 17, 2019cashtechnews

Economist Nouriel Roubini has admitted that Bitcoin “maybe is a partial store of value” while leveling his usual criticisms against cryptocurrencies. Economist Nouriel Roubini — also known as “Dr. Doom” for his prediction of the 2007-2008 financial crisis and a notorious critic of cryptocurrencies — has conceded that Bitcoin (BTC) is “a partial store of […]

Ripple Partners With World’s Third-Largest Fintech Firm Finastra

October 16, 2019cashtechnews

London-based Finastra has partnered with Ripple to grant its customers access to the RippleNet blockchain network. London-based Finastra — the third-largest financial services technology firm in the world — has partnered with Ripple to grant its customers access to the RippleNet blockchain network. As reported by the Fintech Times on Oct. 16, the cooperation between […]

Bermuda Becomes First Gov’t to Accept Tax Payments in USDC Stablecoin

October 16, 2019cashtechnews

Bermuda became the first government to accept stablecoin USDC for tax payments, according to global financial services company Circle. Global financial services company Circle announced that Bermuda became the first government to accept its stablecoin USD Coin (USDC) for tax payments. Part of a broader government initiative to embrace stablecoins According to a press release […]

HSBC Enacts First Letter of Credit on a Blockchain in Malaysia

October 15, 2019cashtechnews

Major bank HSBC carries out what it claims to be the first blockchain letter of credit to be enacted in Malaysia. Major bank HSBC has announced the successful enactment of a letter of credit (LC) on a blockchain in Malaysia. The transaction English language local fintech news outlet Fintech News Malaysia reported the development on […]

Blockchain and the Classroom — How DLT Can Improve Education

October 15, 2019cashtechnews

A number of educational institutions are now using blockchain technology to improve services and processes. Blockchain technology has proven to be a catalyst of change across a wide variety of industries in the years since Bitcoin’s (BTC) inception in 2009. The subsequent creation of various blockchain projects and alternate cryptocurrencies has shown that blockchain technology […]

Coinshares, Blockchain Launch DGLD Gold Token on Bitcoin Blockchain

October 15, 2019cashtechnews

Gold held in Swiss vaults has been tokenized on Bitcoin’s blockchain with ticker DGLD by a consortium of companies. A consortium of companies launched a gold-backed token with the DGLD ticker on a Bitcoin (BTC) sidechain. Swiss financial news outlet AllNews reported on Oct. 15 that digital asset managers CoinShares and MKS, as well as […]

Dubai, Emirates NBD Sign MoU on Blockchain Trade Finance Solutions

October 14, 2019cashtechnews

The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has signed a memorandum of understanding with Emirates NBD for blockchain-based trade finance. The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Emirates NBD. Middle Eastern news daily Saudi Gazette reported on Oct. 14 that the DCCI, which acts as an […]

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Blockchain Firm Algorand Announces Sharia Certification for Islamic Finance

University of Malta Introduces Blockchain and DLT Master’s Degree

Bermuda Premier: Cryptocurrency a Great Equalizer Against Big Tech

Bitcoin ‘Maybe Is a Partial Store of Value,’ Concedes Nouriel Roubini

Bermuda Becomes First Gov’t to Accept Tax Payments in USDC Stablecoin

HSBC Enacts First Letter of Credit on a Blockchain in Malaysia

Coinshares, Blockchain Launch DGLD Gold Token on Bitcoin Blockchain

Dubai, Emirates NBD Sign MoU on Blockchain Trade Finance Solutions

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