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My Crazy $17,000 Target for Bitcoin Is Looking Less Crazy
November 28th, 2017
The basis of this admittedly crazy forecast was simple: capital flows. I think we can all agree that bitcoin (BTC) is “interesting.” One of the primary reason that bitcoin (and cryptocurrency in general) is interesting is that nobody ...
Bitcoin and the Fintech Sector Are Being Scrutinized by Mexican Legislators
September 19th, 2017
Mexico would regulate its fast-growing financial technology sector, including firms that use crypto-currencies like bitcoin, to protect consumers and spur competition, under a proposed bill seen by Reuters. The proposed legislation, which Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto said this ...
PwC UK reported record revenue of £3.60bn for the year ended 30 June 2017
September 18th, 2017
PwC UK, the professional services firm, has reported record revenue of £3.60bn for the year ended 30 June 2017, up 5% from £3.44bn last year, as the firm continues to invest in people, technology and its regional presence in ...
Next Stop, Recession: The Financial Meteor Storm Is Headed Our Way
August 29th, 2017
Many of those about to be vaporized did not grasp the fragility of the “prosperity” they assumed was both solid and permanent. Business-cycle recessions are not just inevitable, they are necessary to flush bad debt and marginal investments/projects ...
Russia has plans to introduce its own digital currency
August 25th, 2017
Russia has plans to introduce its own digital currency running on blockchain technology, according to First Deputy Prime Minister Igor Shuvalov. The FSB “is actively working at the international level and wants to ensure that security issues are solved ...
Euro’s rally might receive a further boost
August 1st, 2017
A snowball effect: Euro to strengthen against Pound Sterling as Eurozone investors are forced to hedge against an unexpected strengthening of their currency. Analysts at BNP Paribas have warned their clients that the Euro’s rally might receive a further ...
The New EU Rules for Anti-Money Laundering and Tax Avoidance Enter Into Force
June 28th, 2017
Strengthened EU rules to tackle money laundering, tax avoidance and terrorism financing enter into force The Juncker Commission has made the fight against tax avoidance, money laundering and terrorism financing one of its priorities. On June 26,2017 the Fourth ...
Yen and British pound were flat, Gold little changed; Japan stocks climb
June 27th, 2017
Japan Stocks Climb on Yen Losses; Brazil ETF Rises Oil holds gains while trader triggers sharp drop in gold price Investors await Yellen remarks before further data this week Most Asian stocks advanced as a weaker yen spurred gains ...
Japan and Australia cooperate on fintech
June 26th, 2017
The Japan Financial Services Agency (‘JFSA’) and Australian Securities and Investments Commission (‘ASIC’) announced the completion of a framework for co-operation to promote innovation in financial services in Japan and Australia. This Co-operation Framework recognises the global nature of ...
Digital currency, the Airbnb and Uber killer
May 15th, 2017
Ride-sharing app Uber experienced a setback on Thursday (11 May), as a top EU lawyer of the European Court of Justice (ECJ) stated in an opinion that the company can be regulated as a transport business, instead of an ...
