Cryptocurrencies Outlook 2018
The âwordâ referred to by Led Zeppelin, can be, in our scenario, ICOs, Tokens, Cryptocurrencies, Altcoins, Blockchain, Smart Contracts, Bitcoin, Ethereum⦠and âheavenâ is the destination of investors, blockchain pioneers, ICO enthusiasts, utopists, and firm believers in the swarm intelligence and the meritocracy of the Crypto space. These are new words, new terms, buzz words, but words already so prevalent that people had trouble ignoring them in 2017. If you think 2017 was a frenetic year, please, brace for â18â! Before jumping into our recap of 2017 and our outlook for â18 and before entering into details about specific names and terms, it is part of our job to demystify and explain this strange and fascinating world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
Central bank cryptocurrencies
New cryptocurrencies are emerging almost daily, and many interested parties are wondering whether central banks should issue their own versions. But what might central bank cryptocurrencies (CBCCs) look like and would they be useful? This feature provides a taxonomy of money that identifies two types of CBCC a retail and wholesale a and differentiates them from other forms of central bank money such as cash and reserves. It discusses the different characteristics of CBCCs and compares them with existing payment options.
Blockchain Applications: From bitcoin to trade finance
A run down into how blockchain works in a nutshell, blockchain applications, smart contracts, cryptocurrencies and Blockchain assets, presented by the Hong Kong Bitcoin and Ethereum digital asset exchange, Gatecoin.
Report Of The First Round Table Discussion To Develop Instructive Guidance On The Regulation Of Crypto Currencies In Uganda
This report covers the panel talks, discussions, recommendations and the draft guiding principles. The second roundtable event is scheduled to take place in July 2017.
Social KYC for Cryptocurrencies
This paper offers some ideas about identity verifi cation in an online world. It explores some common challenges when using traditional methods, and will introduce a new approach â social KYC, using a personâs digital footprint and online social identities to instantly verify and authenticate their identity with a high degree of confidence. This approach can also be used to reduce fraud and to manage compliance requirements as a complementary approach with other forms of KYC and IDV as required.
Cryptocurrencies
An in-depth look into Cryptocurrencies
The Evolution Of Third Party Payment Providers And Cryptocurrencies Under The Eu’s Upcoming Psd2 And Amld4
This paper critically assesses current legislation and ongoing legislative initiatives for their inclusion of TPP's. It also sets out the potential for the regulation of cryptocurrency in terms of combatting money laundering and terrorist financing.
Bitcoin The new gold rush?
Mainstream perception of Bitcoin, much like the cryptocurrency itself, has been volatile. Aside from this volatility and other challenges around regulatory oversight and security concerns, there are clear benefits, particularly for payments. What will it take to get Bitcoin into mainstream adoption? What might the future of cryptocurrencies mean for traditional financial services?
