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2017 Innovators to Watch: 44 Executives Shaping the Future of Banking

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As the year saw changes in financial regulation, startup culture, and trends in venture capital, innovation moved forward: blockchain labs were made, funding was fought for, mobile payment systems were integrated, and the limits of artificial […].

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U.S. Regulations to Consider When Managing a Cryptocurrency Fund

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There is good reason for this shift in view; according to Marc Bernegger, co-founder of crypto fund AltAlpha Digital, “after last year’s explosion of crypto hedge funds around the globe, there are now over 400 active funds, excluding those focused on venture capital.” State Regulations. SEC Regulation.

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Bitcoin Daily: Hublot Unveils Bitcoin Watches; Swiss Regulator Throttles Bank Crypto Trading

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Blockchain , the crypto wallet provider, plans to have an airdrop worth $125 million, Fortune reported. The company said in a statement, “Accessible to anyone with a Blockchain Wallet, the first batch of recipients will receive their lumens, Stellar’s native digital currency, this week — for free.” 6 biggest digital currency.

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Bitcoin Daily: Ripple Surges, Chinese Billionaire Dumps Blockchain

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In other news, billionaire Li Xiaolai, the founder of Beijing-based venture capital firm BitFund , announced that he is giving up on the blockchain and initial coin offering (ICO) space. From this day on, Li Xiaolai personally will not invest in any projects (whether it is blockchain or early stage).

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Blazing a path for blockchain in banking

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According to a report from Santander, blockchain technology is poised to save banks $20 billion dollars a year in infrastructure costs by 2022. Pete Cherecwith, Northern Trust president of Corporate and Institutional Services, avoided viewing blockchain as impressive technology to put to use somewhere.

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Report: $50B In Cryptocurrency Moved Out Of China

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While Chinese traders are limited to the purchase of up to $50,000 of foreign currency annually, the volume suggests stablecoins could be being used to circumvent the regulation, according to Chainalysis , the New York-based provider of regulatory compliance software.

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Bitcoin Daily: Venezuela Requires Crypto Payments For Passports, Seoul To Create $108M Blockchain City

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And Seoul Mayor Park Won-soon unveiled a $108-million plan to make the capital into a blockchain-enabled smart city, Coindesk reported. He said that multiple public services such as elections and labor welfare will use the blockchain technology. Once it is a financial instrument it comes under a whole regulatory framework.”.