Wiki Finance EXPO Dubai 2024, the world’s leading fintech event, will be held on November 27, 2024 at Millennium Plaza Downtown Hotel, Dubai! The event is organised by WikiGlobal and WikiEXPO, co-organised by WikiFX, WikiBit, WikiStock, WikiTrade, Forex Pay and Australian Computer and Law Association(AUSCL), with strong support from the Financial Services Institute (FSI) of … Read more
Bitcoin (BTC) adoption in Argentina could take a significant leap forward if a new proposal from lawmaker Martín Yeza gains traction. Yeza, a member of the Republican Proposal (PRO) party, has introduced a bill that would grant the nation’s Central Bank, the Banco Central de la República Argentina (BCRA), the authority to “buy, hold, and … Read more
Russell Okung, the former NFL player known for making headlines in 2020 when he opted to take half of his $13 million salary in Bitcoin, is back with an innovative venture: Bitball, a new football league where athletes can earn their payments in Bitcoin. The former Carolina Panthers player took to his X (formerly Twitter) … Read more
The Singapore Fintech Festival (SFF) 2024, scheduled to return to the Singapore EXPO, promises to be a landmark event in the global fintech calendar. Building on its reputation as Asia’s premier fintech gathering, this year’s festival is expected to attract unprecedented participation from industry leaders, innovators, and policymakers worldwide. Anticipated Key Themes: AI and Financial … Read more
Digital asset platform Fireblocks has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with NongHyup Bank (NH Bank), one of South Korea’s largest financial institutions specializing in commercial credit and services for the agricultural sector. The partnership aims to explore innovative uses of blockchain technology, with a pilot project focused on revolutionizing tax refunds through tokenization. Tokenization … Read more
Coinbase Wallet is gearing up to launch a new “Tap to Pay” feature, aiming to position itself as a formidable competitor to established payment platforms like Cash App, Venmo, and PayPal. This feature, which is currently in an “internal alpha” phase, promises to offer a faster, more efficient, and globally accessible tap-to-pay experience for cryptocurrency … Read more
While many regions around the world are grappling with conflict and uncertainty, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) continues to thrive as a hub for innovation, business, and opportunity. People from diverse industries, including finance, technology, media, culinary arts, and more, are flocking to the UAE to take advantage of its world-class infrastructure, tax-friendly environment, and … Read more
In the world of cybersecurity, external threats like DDoS attacks and phishing scams dominate the headlines, while a far more insidious danger lurks quietly beneath the surface: insider attacks. These breaches are particularly dangerous because they often go unnoticed for extended periods—sometimes even years—while the damage escalates. Unlike attacks from external hackers, insider threats come … Read more
In a bold move reflecting the growing convergence between traditional tech companies and cryptocurrency, Nano Labs, a prominent Chinese chipmaker listed on the Nasdaq, has announced that it will begin accepting Bitcoin as a payment method for its products and services. This development comes through a partnership with Coinbase, one of the world’s leading cryptocurrency … Read more
During the recent Hong Kong Fintech Week, The Cryptonomist had the opportunity to speak with Mr. King Leung, Global Head of Fintech, Financial Services, and Sustainability at InvestHK. His insights shed light on Hong Kong’s strategic focus on the regulation of cryptocurrency exchanges and stablecoins, two key areas that the Hong Kong government is targeting … Read more