-
Cryptocurrency: a force for good?
Although cryptocurrencies may be viewed by some as primarily a speculative investment opportunity, they have a possibly greater, social value.
- Categories
- Technology
-
Almost half of the world’s population still doesn’t use a bank account
The World Bank recently released data on the state of global financial inclusion, and the results are eye-opening.
- Categories
- Inclusive Fintech
-
A New Cryptocurrency For Social Entrepreneurs That’s All About Collaboration
The aim is to reward and encourage collaboration among members, who are located in 21 countries. “We think it’s going to help free up time and space for members to support each other and collaborate more,” says CEO Mark Eckhardt.
- Categories
- Entrepreneurship, Inclusive Fintech, Technology
-
Viewpoint: Can blockchain be the foundation of sustainable social impact?
Blockchain can impact the way that we identify things and the way that we interact and with the digital world. It has the potential to create a more transparent and fair society.
- Categories
- Technology
-
MyBucks and Naga Group Team Up to Bring Cryptocurrencies to Emerging Markets
Fintech firms MyBucks and the Naga Group have announced a new partnership to implement Naga’s cryptocurrency wallet within MyBucks’ client interface and existing mobile wallet, enabling some 1.5 million users across Africa, Australia and other countries to manage, send and receive cryptocurrencies.
- Categories
- Inclusive Fintech, Technology
-
Crypto Exchanges Coming to the Philippines in Droves
“There are 29 pending applications under different stages of processing, i.e., ongoing evaluation, awaiting submission of documentary requirements, and for presentation of business model.”
- Categories
- Technology
- Region
- Asia Pacific
-
Pakistan’s Central Bank Tells Banks to Cut Ties to Cryptocurrencies
In a statement published on the central bank’s website, it states cryptocurrencies are not recognized as legal tender.
- Region
- South Asia
-
Reserve Bank of India bars banks from links to cryptocurrencies like bitcoin
RBI, however, has set up a group to study and provide guidance on the desirability and feasibility of introducing a central bank digital currency.
- Region
- South Asia
Parent Organization
