It seems Mastercard is gradually softening its stance on cryptocurrency, after CEO Ajay Banga downplayed non-government mandated digital currencies as “junk” back in October last year.
In a conversation with Financial Times, Ari Sarkar, Mastercard co-president for the Asia-Pacific region, said the company is open to explore cryptocurrencies created and backed by governments.
The World Bank is starting to phase out its support for the oil and gas industries.
The move is part of efforts to address climate change and reinforce the Paris Climate agreement.
It also suggests that the Bank intends to play a leading role in the battle against climate change as the US turns its back on global environmental leadership.
Continue reading… “The World Bank is no longer supporting the oil and gas industries”
More than eight years since the birth of bitcoin, central banks around the world are increasingly recognizing the potential upsides and downsides of digital currencies.
Continue reading… “Here’s what the World’s Central Banks are saying about bitcoin”
With ultra-loose monetary policy coming to an end, it is best to tread carefully
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In a remarkably frank talk at a Bank of England conference, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund has speculated that Bitcoin and cryptocurrency have as much of a future as the Internet itself. It could displace central banks, conventional banking, and challenge the monopoly of national monies.
Continue reading… “IMF head forsees the end of banking and the triumph of cryptocurrency”
Bitcoin may grab most of the headlines, but it’s far from the only cryptocurrency or cryptoasset. These others may even be more useful in the long run.
Continue reading… “5 cryptocurrencies you should know about besides bitcoin”
However, China is seeking fresh Blockchain experts to manage and create internal currency and ledger programs.
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Fortune convened some top cryptocurrency entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, bankers, and others to chat about the future of digital money at Fortune’s Brainstorm Tech conference in Aspen, Colo. last week. A select group met at the Aspen Institute for a breakfast roundtable discussion on Wednesday morning.
Continue reading… “7 cryptocurrency predictions from the experts”
Wells Fargo has started an initiative to cut expenses by $2 billion by the end of 2019 and that is done partially by eliminating 450 branches across the country. They originally operated the largest branch network in the United States, with almost 6,000 locations.
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Meanwhile, mobile payment apps are being adopted in smaller numbers
Continue reading… “P2P payment transactions to exceed $120 billion this year”
LONDON – Startups around the world are raising hundreds of millions of dollars by issuing new digital coins, a trend that has made people both excited and concerned. Continue reading… “People are raising hundreds of millions selling digital coins online — it’s either the future of funding or a ‘bubble’”
Female investors earned higher returns and saved more of their pay to fund retirement accounts than men, even though most women didn’t think they would, according to a recently released Women and Money Survey from Fidelity Investments.
Continue reading… “Study: Women investors better than men”
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