ARCHIVE October2019
GDPR: A business opportunity or obstacle?
Unless you have been on vacation with no wi-fi for the last 12 months, you have probably heard all about GDPR — the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation. GDPR has been summed up […]
The Ethical Minefield of Microchipping
When the object beneath his skin first got implanted, Alexander Huber grabbed his hand pretty often. He stroked the little dent between his thumb and index finger and pushed it back and […]
Code and ethics
Data has rapidly become one of the most valuable assets a company can hold, thanks in part to the advent of innovative technologies that can extract powerful insights from an array of […]
Financial crimes / Technologies
Lloyd’s renews European focus on cyber expertise
Today, the pace of innovation is reshaping the insurance industry, especially in digitisation and cyber insurance. In fact, a growing body of research indicates that the risk of cyber attack is one […]
Swedish Government Auctions Cryptocurrency Again
The office of Sweden’s bailiff, the government debt collecting organization, offers potential buyers to acquire 4.59 BTC valued at around 370,000 Swedish krona, or approximately $37,700, according to the current exchange rate. That’s close […]
Extracting value from insurtechs
A quick view of the insurtech related deals in 2018 shows increasing activity with relevant transactions across all lines of business. For example, in the USA there is a strong focus on health, […]
Poste Italiane to acquire €40m stake in Moneyfarm
Poste Italiane S.p.A. (“Poste Italiane”) and MFM Investments Ltd (“Moneyfarm”) have entered a partnership agreement to provide digital investment services and offer an innovative digital wealth management solution for Poste Italiane’s clients. […]
UPDATE
Crypto Scam: Formula One Team Sponsorer Vanishes After Lying for a Year
Financial.org, an unregulated situs judi slot terbaik dan terpercaya no 1 di dunia financial advisory firm, shut down operations. The British firm blocked and converted users funds to a cryptocurrency, FOIN. It […]
Egypt authorities refuse identity documents in attempt to pressure dissidents to return: Human Rights Watch – JURIST
Authorities in Egypt have refused to issue and renew essential identity documents needed by those living outside the country, said Human Rights Watch (HRW) Monday. The refusals are allegedly part of attempts […]
Tunisia court should quash convictions against homosexuality, says Amnesty International – JURIST
Amnesty International Sunday called for a Tunisian lower court to quash convictions against two LGBTQ+ individuals who were convicted for homosexuality.A transgender woman and gay man were arrested along with six others […]
Kraken Staking Services Banned in the US – A Win For Investors or a Step Too Far?
One of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges, Kraken, has felt the wrath of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) following its failure to register its staking-as-a-service program. We reached out to the industry […]
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