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DeepBrain AI, in collaboration with AKA Ausfuhrkredit-Gesellschaft mbH (AKA), introduced AI avatar technology to the European financial services sector at the Euro Finance Tech Day 2023. AKA led a panel discussion featuring DeepBrain AI’s conversational AI Human technology, showcasing the use of AI and AI avatars to modernize and transform 24/7 customer support in the financial services industry. Continue reading
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FII 7th EDITION UNITES GLOBAL LEADERS TO TACKLE HUMANITY’S GREATEST CHALLENGES
The 7th Edition of the Future Investment Initiative (FII), slated to take place from October 24th to 26th, 2023, in Riyadh, will convene an exceptional gathering of world leaders, industry titans, financiers, innovators, and policymakers. Themed “The New Compass,” this conference will address pressing global challenges in the realms of Climate, Economy, and Technology. Continue reading
New Elliptic research uncovers the true scale of cross-chain crime, as North Korean hackers and criminals adopt new crypto laundering tactics.
Elliptic, the global leader in blockchain analytics solutions, today released its 2023 edition of the landmark report, ‘The State of Cross-chain Crime’. The report reveals that $7 billion of illicit or high risk funds has been laundered through cross-chain and cross-asset services, with North Korean hackers, the Lazarus Group, responsible for $900 million of cross-chain crime. Continue reading
Study Shows Canadians Invest in Cryptocurrency to Enhance Living Standards and Quality of Life
Bitget, top cryptocurrency exchange and copy trading platform, has released a study that sheds light on the financial aspirations and investment behaviors of crypto enthusiasts across the globe. The research, conducted from May 2023 to August 2023, engaged over 1,500 participants from 20 countries, including Canada, Europe, Australia, Japan, and Turkey. Continue reading
Barrick Strengthens Zambia Partnership, Invests in Major Expansion of Lumwana Mine
LUSAKA, ZAMBIA – Barrick’s transformation of its Lumwana mine into a world-class producer will provide strong impetus for the government’s thrust to revive the country’s copper industry, president and chief executive Mark Bristow said yesterday after a meeting with Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema.
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Are NFTs really dead and buried? All signs point to ‘yes’
John Hawkins, University of Canberra
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are in dire straits. With the market in a severe downturn, it’s safe to assume the NFT bubble has well and truly burst.
It was never clear why these digital collectables traded for such large amounts of money. Now they mostly do not. What’s behind their turn of fate? And is there any hope for their future?
Wirex Reveals W-Pay: The Revolutionary ZK-powered App Chain for Seamless Issuance of Non-Custodial Crypto Debit Cards
Wirex, a leader in digital payment solutions, proudly announces W-Pay, a cutting-edge Zero-Knowledge (ZK)-powered App Chain poised to transform the landscape of global payments. Designed to seamlessly connect decentralised applications, non-custodial wallets, and traditional payment infrastructures, W-Pay heralds a new era of efficiency and security in financial transactions. Continue reading
Surveillance in the age of WhatsApp webinar by the London Stock Exchange Group of companies (LSEG)
The key takeaways of the “Surveillance in the age of WhatsApp” webinar by the London Stock Exchange Group of companies (LSEG) are as follows: Continue reading
Wealthy…not rich.
Sept. 5, 2023 Finance/ — The concept of wealth and not rich is a complex one that is often misunderstood. In Africa, there is a strong emphasis on wealth and material possessions. This is due to a number of factors, including the history of colonialism, the legacy of poverty, and the desire to achieve social status. Continue reading
Wirex chooses Polygon CDK to build its upcoming payment-focused App Chain
Wirex, a global leader in crypto payments with over 6 million users, is using the Polygon CDK (Chain Development Kit) to build its payments-focused App Chain (W-Pay). Wirex has opted to use the Polygon CDK, an open-source codebase for launching ZK-powered L2 chains for Ethereum, on demand, to build its own payments-focused L2. All chains deployed using Polygon CDK are interoperable, with automatic access to the unified liquidity of all Polygon chains, and one-click access to the entire liquidity of Ethereum. They also offer the enhanced security of zk proofs and near-instant finality. Continue reading