France Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has reportedly said that he aims to propose that the G20 group of major economies discuss regulation of the bitcoin virtual currency next year.
Preparing young Emiratis in AI is vital for UAE’s future, says minister
Omar Sultan Al Olama, UAE’s Minister of State for Artificial Intelligence, member of the Board of Trustees of Dubai Future Foundation and deputy managing Director, has revealed a new initiative that aims to equip the next generation of Emiratis with leadership skills.0 3256CBB teams up with Bahrain FinTech Bay
The announcement is the most recent in a series of steps affirming the CBB’s commitment to developing Bahrain into a leader of fintech innovation.
UAE, Saudi Arabia plan to launch joint digital currency
The UAE is working with Saudi Arabia’s central bank to develop a joint digital currency to be used for cross-border transactions between the two nations.
WIBC highlights need for smart contracts in Islamic finance
“Smart contracts need to be developed to the point where they are admissible in court and can be used in dispute resolution,” said Khalid Hamad.
Bubble or opportunity?: The two sides of Bitcoin
Bitcoin made news recently by surpassing the $10,000 price barrier, up from just around $800 in 2016. It is a …
UAE Mashreq Bank deploys SelfServ 82 omnichannel ATM solution
The SelfServ 80 series delivers the omni-channel experience whilst ensuring reliable and secure access to cash for consumers.
DIFC pledges to triple support for FinTech in 2018
In addition to Fintech Hive, DIFC will be introducing two new programmes that focuses on RegTech and InsurTech in 2018.
Emirates NBD selects Gemalto’s ‘Smart Pass’ for enhanced mobile security
Emirates NBD’s online and mobile channels now enable customers to perform over 100 different transactions – all of which are set to be enhanced through Gemalto’s latest offering
Waypoint, Mashreq introduce latest Point of Business solutions to the region
Trriple explores the future of digital payments
In these days of accelerated digital transformation, a keenly-awaited development in the UAE is a safe and convenient mobile solution for personal financial transactions that can be funded with cash or bank account.