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Digital Asset Gateway Fasset Launches Peer-to-peer Trading Platform in Pakistan
Digital asset-based fintech startup Fasset Technologies has launched a peer-to-peer trading platform in Pakistan to drive financial inclusion in Pakistan.
Pakistan Banks Develop Blockchain-based KYC Platform
The Pakistan Banks’ Association has signed a contract to develop Pakistan’s first blockchain-based national eKYC banking platform aimed at strengthening anti-money laundering capabilities while countering terror financing. The blockchain platform will also improve operational efficiencies, mainly focused on improving customer experience during onboarding.
Pakistan Eyes Educating 1 Million Youths on Crypto and Web3
To expand the knowledge base of 1 million youths on blockchain-based technologies, crypto and web3, the Pakistan administration has partnered with Fasset and JazzCash through the Prime Minister’s Youth Program (PMYP).
Pakistani Judge Challenges Federal Authorities Over Cryptocurrency Ban
Justice Muhammad Iqbal Kalhoro of the Sindh High Court (SHC) has challenged the State Bank of Pakistan's ban on cryptocurrencies in 2018.
Ripple Customers to Seamlessly Interact via RippleNet Home
RippleNet Home, an innovative product by Ripple, is set to revolutionize the way customers partner and connect on this platform. This product will also benefit companies as they will be able to get real-time insights about the performance and payment flows.
Russian Civil Servants Required to Declare Crypto Holdings Beginning in 2021
Russia’s public officials will be obligated to declare all their private cryptocurrency and digital asset holdings, effective from the start of 2021.
Belt and Road Initiative – Hong Kong the Gateway for RMB Internationalization
Many analysts have come to view BRI as a diplomatic offensive with geopolitical motives. However, the initiative is primarily driven by the Middle Kingdom’s pressing need to transform its national economy through further integration with the world.
Belt and Road Summit 2019—Iranian Investment, Malaysian FinTech and the Kazakh Belt Buckle
Rounding off our exclusive interviews for the 2019 Belt and Road Summit, jointly organized by the HKTDC and the HKSAR Government, we share insights from delegates from Iran, Malaysia, and Kazakhstan