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PwC: Establishing Policies for Blockchain Governance

PwC: Establishing Policies for Blockchain Governance

In a whitepaper published by professional services firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), explored the challenges that current distributed ledger technologies (DLTs) face, as well as the strategies that the market is developing to deal with the limitations.

PWC Singapore's Venture Hub: A Breeding Ground for Singaporean Unicorns

PWC Singapore's Venture Hub: A Breeding Ground for Singaporean Unicorns

Following Part 1 of the interview, Lim Shu Ning, Director in PwC Singapore’s Venture Hub specializing in Blockchain analyzed the key challenges for startups to become a “Unicorn” in Singapore and shared with us how PwC Singapore’s Venture Hub partners with local regulators and accelerators to foster FinTech innovation in Singapore.

PwC: Crypto M&A and Fundraising in Asia Reports Major Growth

PwC: Crypto M&A and Fundraising in Asia Reports Major Growth

PwC previewed its latest white paper—PwC Global Crypto M&A and Fundraising Report—last Thursday at CoinDesk’s Invest: Asia event. This is the first report by PwC on the broader crypto ecosystem, but the firm will continue to publish updates twice a year moving forward.

PwC: Blockchain Technology Has the Potential to Boost Global GDP Up $1.76 Trillion By 2030

PwC: Blockchain Technology Has the Potential to Boost Global GDP Up $1.76 Trillion By 2030

Findings from PwC indicate that by 2030, blockchain technology has the potential to boost global gross domestic product (GDP) by $1.76 trillion.

Big Investors Are Fueling Bitcoin’s Record-Breaking Rally, According to PWC

Big Investors Are Fueling Bitcoin’s Record-Breaking Rally, According to PWC

Big four accounting firm PWC has acknowledged that big investors are driving the Bitcoin (BTC) price based on their overwhelming appetite for the leading cryptocurrency.

PwC Singapore's Venture Hub, on the Investment Sentiment of Blockchain Startups

PwC Singapore's Venture Hub, on the Investment Sentiment of Blockchain Startups

We arranged an interview with Lim Shu Ning, Director in PwC Singapore’s Venture Hub specializing in Blockchain during the SFF, which Shu Ning shares with us the investment sentiment of Singaporean blockchain startups and the state of enterprise blockchain adoption in Singapore.

PwC Global Crypto Leader Henri Arslanian on the Future of the Crypto Ecosystem

PwC Global Crypto Leader Henri Arslanian on the Future of the Crypto Ecosystem

Henri Arslanian, the PwC Global Crypto Leader, Chairman of the FinTech Association of Hong Kong, is the highest-profile FinTech consultant in Hong Kong according to Chambers Global. Blockchain.News interviewed Arslanian at the Asian Financial Forum held in Hong Kong earlier this month, where he was invited to speak on the development of FinTech. The Asian Financial Forum brought over 3,500 speakers and influential financial experts, policymakers, and business leaders.  

PwC Cybersecurity: CatchMe if you Kan

PwC Cybersecurity: CatchMe if you Kan

Felix Kan is a Partner in PwC’s Risk Assurance Cybersecurity Privacy practice with 10 years of extensive experience. Kan began his career as an ethical hacker and has committed his career to helping Hong Kong companies enhance their protections against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.

Paul Tudor Jones' Bet on Bitcoin Supported by CME’s Bitcoin Futures CFTC Data and PwC’s Latest Crypto Report

Paul Tudor Jones' Bet on Bitcoin Supported by CME’s Bitcoin Futures CFTC Data and PwC’s Latest Crypto Report

In an annual report by Elwood Asset Management and consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), the value of assets under management at cryptocurrency hedge funds has soared to $2 billion, doubling the value in 2019. Billionaire hedge fund manager Paul Tudor Jones was reportedly looking to buy Bitcoin to hedge against inflation as central banks across the world are printing money to relieve economies affected by the coronavirus pandemic.

PwC Hong Kong and TerraZero Partner to Explore Metaverse Products

PwC Hong Kong and TerraZero Partner to Explore Metaverse Products

PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Hong Kong and Metaverse Technology Company TerraZero Enter into Collaboration to Explore Metaverse Products and Services.

Shaping the Future of Banking: Standard Chartered and PwC China Release White Paper on Central Bank Digital Currency"

Shaping the Future of Banking: Standard Chartered and PwC China Release White Paper on Central Bank Digital Currency"

Standard Chartered, in collaboration with PwC China, have co-published a comprehensive white paper detailing the potential advancements in the future of banking, courtesy of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC).

Bitcoin Rally Backed by Big-Time Investors May Be the Gateway to Mainstream Crypto Adoption

Bitcoin Rally Backed by Big-Time Investors May Be the Gateway to Mainstream Crypto Adoption

Bitcoin’s rally continues above the $19,000 level, and by now it is clear that the bull run this time around is largely driven by institutional investors.

Crypto Sector M&A Saw Almost 5000% Jump in 2021: PwC

Crypto Sector M&A Saw Almost 5000% Jump in 2021: PwC

The cryptocurrency industry saw a 4,864% jump in the value of mergers and acquisitions in 2021, Bloomberg reported citing a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC).

Hong Kong's Highest-Profile FinTech Consultant: Libra Puts CBDCs to the Top of the Central Banks' Agenda

Hong Kong's Highest-Profile FinTech Consultant: Libra Puts CBDCs to the Top of the Central Banks' Agenda

Blockchain.News interviewed Arslanian at the Asian Financial Forum held in Hong Kong earlier this month, where he was invited to speak on the development of FinTech.

NFTs to Be the Epicenter of the Future of Sports, PWC Study Shows

NFTs to Be the Epicenter of the Future of Sports, PWC Study Shows

As NFTs continue taking the world by storm, big-four accounting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) report shows that NFTs will revolutionize the way fans interact and consume in the sporting arena.

PwC Report: Asian Institutional Investors Opt for Third-Party Custody Solutions for Digital Assets

PwC Report: Asian Institutional Investors Opt for Third-Party Custody Solutions for Digital Assets

A joint report by Aspen Digital and PwC titled "State of Digital Asset Custody - Understanding and implementing digital asset custody for institutional investors" reveals a rising demand for institutional-grade digital asset custody solutions among family offices, high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), and external asset managers (EAMs) in Asia.

PwC Veteran Quits Role to Establish Digital Asset Fund in Dubai

PwC Veteran Quits Role to Establish Digital Asset Fund in Dubai

Henri Arslanian, the former Global Head of crypto of PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), has launched his own crypto-dedicated venture capital firm, Nine Blocks Capital Management, and has chosen Dubai as the outfit’s base of operation.

Twitter Account of PwC Venezuela Gets Hacked

Twitter Account of PwC Venezuela Gets Hacked

The Venezuelan arm of the giant accounting firm, PwC Venezuela was under attack as its official Twitter page has been displaying a phishing link to a fake XRP token giveaway.

PwC Report Shows that Crypto Hedge Funds Have Increasing Appetite for DeFi

PwC Report Shows that Crypto Hedge Funds Have Increasing Appetite for DeFi

A study shows that the assets under management (AuM) managed by cryptocurrency hedge funds have increased from $2 billion in 2019 to nearly $3.8 billion in 2020, showing that an increasing preference for decentralized finance (DeFi).

Could Blockchain Increase Diversity in the Way Films are Nominated for the Academy Awards?

Could Blockchain Increase Diversity in the Way Films are Nominated for the Academy Awards?

The film awards season has finally passed for the year and a look back over the last few weeks, unfortunately, uncovers lingering problems with diversity among the nominations for both the BAFTAs and the Academy Awards (Oscars). Could blockchain provide a solution?

"The Wars to Come," Blockchain - A Game Changer for Auditors

"The Wars to Come," Blockchain - A Game Changer for Auditors

Blockchain technology has the potential to upend Audit, Assurance and Control functions —Auditors need to stay attuned to emerging use cases. As Role and skillsets of Auditors will change as new Blockchain-based techniques and procedures emerge.

Crypto Hedge Funds Thrive Despite Market Volatility, PwC Report Reveals

Crypto Hedge Funds Thrive Despite Market Volatility, PwC Report Reveals

The latest PwC 5th Annual Global Crypto Hedge Fund Report, released in July 2023, unveils a thriving crypto hedge fund industry, demonstrating resilience and growth despite the inherent market volatility.

Hong Kong Blockchain Ecosystem

Hong Kong Blockchain Ecosystem

HK Blockchain Ecosystem

Exclusive: Blockchain at the Stage of Tech Convergence

Exclusive: Blockchain at the Stage of Tech Convergence

How does Deloitte Blockchain Lab envision the future of blockchain? Dr. Paul Sin believed that blockchain is at the stage of technology convergence with IoT, big data and artificial intelligence! He also explained the 3 challenges for enterprises to implement their own blockchain and various blockchain auditing services offered by Deloitte.

Block.one Launches EOSIO for Business as PwC Makes $1.76T 2030 Blockchain GDP Prediction

Block.one Launches EOSIO for Business as PwC Makes $1.76T 2030 Blockchain GDP Prediction

Block.one has launched a new suite of enterprise service offerings designed to help organizations integrate blockchain-based solutions into their operations.

PwC Felix Kan: The Ethical Hacker for Modern Cyberattacks

PwC Felix Kan: The Ethical Hacker for Modern Cyberattacks

Felix Kan is a Partner in PwC’s Risk Assurance Cybersecurity Privacy practice with 10 years of extensive experience. Kan began his career as an ethical hacker and has committed his career to helping Hong Kong companies enhance their protections against increasingly sophisticated cyberattacks.

PwC Expert's Take: What Are the 3 Grey Areas to Crypto Taxation in Hong Kong?

PwC Expert's Take: What Are the 3 Grey Areas to Crypto Taxation in Hong Kong?

The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) of Hong Kong took a step further to provide clarity in taxing digital assets. In the recent press release titled “LCQ20: Regulation of virtual asset investment activities”, James Lau, the Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury answered the queries raised by the Hon Wu Chi-wai on taxation of virtual assets, tax evasion of virtual asset-related business and latest effort to regulate virtual assets by the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC).

PwC Reports Huge Shift in M&A and Fundraising from US to Asia and EMEA in 2019

PwC Reports Huge Shift in M&A and Fundraising from US to Asia and EMEA in 2019

In 2019, crypto fundraising and M&As began migrating over to Asia, Europe and the Middle East and saw a lack of new VC investments as the majority of funding came from crypto firms within the industry, according to PWC’s latest report released on April 6.

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