Tag Archives: Bitcoin

Blockchain could irreversibly shake up the global payments system – for the better

Blockchain could irreversibly shake up the global payments system – for the better, predicts Nigel Green, CEO of deVere Group. He points out, this comes amid growing adoption of cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, and a flurry of global financial innovation as central banks around the world push to develop their own …

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How will Bitcoin prices react to central banks’ reviews?

Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies are likely to jump this week on central banks’ interest rates announcements, predicts the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory, asset management and fintech organisations. The prediction from Nigel Green, the CEO and founder of deVere Group, which launched the deVere …

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PCR NOVEMBER ISSUE OUT NOW!!: Ecommerce and the future of digital payment

In PCR’s November issue, focusing on Ecommerce and the future of digital payment, we have some great industry insight starting with our retail analysis with Brightpearl’s CEO, Derek O’Carroll, exploring a trend that every retail business needs to get on board with – and fast – Digital neighbourhoods are forming …

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New service from bluedog will improve blockchain security

With use of blockchain now moving beyond Bitcoin into banking and the wider business arena, a new service will help users ensure the security and integrity of their systems. The service from cybersecurity specialist bluedog Security Monitoring covers everything from auditing smart contracts to ensuring compliance with data privacy rules and 24/7 …

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Identity fraud attempts double as Bitcoin price surges

New data from Onfido reveals a 2 times year-on-year increase in identity fraud attempts in February 2021 in tandem with the 5X year-on-year surge in Bitcoin’s price. Over the past 12 months, the pandemic has driven a surge in fraudsters, with the recent Onfido Identity Fraud report revealing identity fraud increased 41% …

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Bitcoin hits $12,000 on Paypal move: Time is up for Bitcoin deniers

Paypal’s decision to allow customers to buy, sell and hold Bitcoin underscores that Bitcoin deniers and cryptocurrency cynics are on the wrong side of history, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory and fintech organisations. The comments from Nigel Green, chief executive of deVere Group …

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