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Bitcoin Got 99 Problems, But What Are The Solutions?
May 19th, 2016
As the volume of transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain keeps increasing, transaction delays have become more apparent. The problem relates to how transactions are processed on the blockchain. Are there any solutions offered by the Bitcoin community yet? Bitcoin ...
DBS Bank enables SMEs to apply for an account via video conferencing
May 18th, 2016
DBS Bank in Hong Kong is saving small businesses the hassle of going to a bank branch to open a new account by introducing a video conferencing service for due diligence checks. The bank’s “Meet Online” Business Account Opening ...
ECommPay: Regulations of FOREX industry
May 18th, 2016
Forex (FX) regulation is crucial to both security and mutual trust between traders and operators. Companies operating from jurisdictions lacking in regulatory supervision are able to do so in an unfair and illegal manner without facing serious repercussions. Moreover, ...
Facebook, YouTube and Twitter face legal action over hate speech
May 17th, 2016
Three French anti-racism groups on Sunday declared that they’ll be filing legal complaints against Facebook, Twitter and YouTube for failing to remove “hateful” posts aimed at the black, Jewish and homosexual communities. The groups – SOS Racisme, SOS Homophobia ...
Even gold is not as secure as un-hackable Bitcoin currency – Bitcoin Foundation CEO
May 17th, 2016
The Bitcoin system is said to be reaching its capacity limits – spelling a possible disaster for thousands of those who decided to invest in the world’s top cryptocurrency. One of the leading programists from the company quits it, ...
Rabobank launches an online platform to help connect startups with businesses
May 17th, 2016
Rabobank is launching a new online platform today to help connect 700 high-potential startups with established businesses. The bank is also publishing a new online magazine as part of this month’s Startup Fest Europe, of which it is a ...
The creator of digital currency service “Liberty Reserve” was sentenced to 20 years in prison
May 9th, 2016
Bitcoin was not the first type of online money to be ever created, as it was preceded by E-Gold and Liberty Reserve, to name a few. The creator of Liberty Reserve was sentenced to 20 years in prison on ...
Gaming preferences and payment methods across the world
May 9th, 2016
The Internet has introduced new levels of comfort and convenience to contemporary society. Online, we can avoid suffering in long queues, stressing over decisions, or wasting time looking for something specific. Even children know that almost everything you could ...
Financial Services industry losing £165 million in invoice fraud
April 28th, 2016
Businesses in financial services (FS) are losing more than £165 million in invoice fraud every year. According to the new research published today by Tungsten, this amounts to £1,969 per business. Of those affected, one in five believes the ...
First-time investors urged to turn to inexpensive ‘robo-advisers’
April 28th, 2016
It appears not many people are into investment in Japan. As of last December, only about 16 percent of Japan’s ¥1.7 quadrillion in personal financial assets was held in stocks, investment trusts or bonds. This is partly due to ...
