Swiss Stock Exchange Lists “Physically-Backed” Bitcoin ETP
Nasdaq-listed WisdomTree has launched a physically-backed Bitcoin exchange-traded product (ETP) to be listed on Switzerland’s principal stock exchange, SIX Swiss Exchange.
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Cardano Incentivized Testnet Snapshot Complete with Staking to Debut December 9th
the Balance Snapshot was successfully completed on Friday, November 29, 2019. The test network was initially launched without the staking function, so no Ada Coins have been earned to date.
Swiss Crypto Bank Seeks Expansion to U.K., Italy, Germany, France, Austria, Portugal, Netherlands, Singapore, & Hong Kong
Swiss Crypto Bank SEBA will be further expanding into an additional nine other markets. The firm already operates with a securities dealer license from the Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority.
Philippines’ Department of Science and Technology to Create Blockchain Smart Cities
Singapore-based blockchain firm BCB Blockchain has signed a memorandum of agreement (MoA) with a branch of the Philippines’ Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to support the development of local smart cities.
German Banks Authorized to Store Cryptocurrencies in 2020 for Clients
Next year German banks will be able to manage cryptocurrencies like bitcoin after the fourth EU money laundering directive goes into effect. The directive passed in the German parliament, Bundestag, allows banks in the country to act as cryptocurrency custodians.
Citi Group Touts its platform for Real-Time Cross Border Payments
Citi Group Bank made an announcement via Business Wire that as previously reported in October of 2018, Citi it has launched a new cross-border platform, using RTP (real-time payments) to help its multinational clients manage the complexities in collecting cross border business-to-business payments, by digitizing the transaction process and embedding FX capabilities.
Wells Fargo Launches Ability to Send ‘Real-Time Payments’ on the RTP® Network
Wells Fargo announced today that its corporate customers can now send real-time payments through the RTP® network via an application programming interface (API), enabling the immediate movement of money and expanding the bank’s faster payments offerings.
HSBC Launches Real-Time Payments For Businesses via RTP Network
HSBC Bank has launched real-time payments capabilities on the RTP network that gives businesses the ability to send and receive real-time payments, the company said in a press release Monday (Nov. 18), via Business Wire. HSBC is said to be a member of the R3 consortium.
SIMPLE GUIDE: Leverage Trading for Huge Potential Profits with XRP, Bitcoin, Ethereum
Leverage works by using a deposit, known as margin, to provide you with increased exposure. Essentially, you’re putting down a fraction of the full value of your trade.
Ripple Reveals ‘Smart Contract Capability’ for XRP Ledger
Ripple’s fundraising and development arm Xpring is investing in Flare Networks – a move the company says will enable “smart contract capability” for the XRP Ledger.