Strategy

Soft Space Enters into Strategic Partnership with JCB

  Collaboration will expand JCB's presence in Southeast Asia and act as a bridge for Soft Space to link Japanese consumers with the region and vice versa KUALA LUMPUR & TOKYO, Jan 13, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - The world's leading fintech player, Soft Space Sdn. Bhd. ("Soft Space"), has announced a new strategic partnership with Japan's only international payment brand, JCB Co. Ltd. ("JCB"). This strategic partnership is the first of its kind in Malaysia for the payment giant and involves a combination of US$5 million investment in Soft

Moxy.io Welcomes Former UBS CFO Thomas Gustinis to Its Executive Team and to the board of the Moxy Foundation

Zug, Switzerland – Moxy.io proudly announces the appointment of Thomas Gustinis, a key figure in treasury management of UBS, as its previous Global Chief Financial Officer. This landmark hire underscores Moxy.io’s ambition to fortify its leadership team with unparalleled financial expertise and vision, propelling the company towards new horizons in the competitive blockchain and gaming industries. Thomas Gustinis brings to Moxy.io a storied career in global finance, having helmed UBS's treasury operations, where he was instrumental in steering the banking giant through complex financial landscapes and maximizing operational efficiency and

Understanding the Nature of Forex Scams

As the name implies, a scam is a deceptive scheme designed to steal your money. This strategy is not exclusive to any specific industry; it's a real threat even within the trading and financial sectors. Among the numerous scams out there, forex trading scams have gained notoriety. There are many ways these schemes operate, and while the methods may vary, the primary goal remains the same: to rob you of your hard-earned cash. Spotting Scams in an Influencer's Promises One of the most common strategies scammers use includes social media

StakingFarm Introduces a Strategic Blueprint for Crypto Staking Success Amid Market Volatility

  London, England – In an era defined by the digital revolution and the emergence of cryptocurrency as a formidable asset class, StakingFarm is proud to announce its advanced approach to crypto staking, designed to navigate the tumultuous waters of market volatility. This strategic blueprint is not merely a response to the fluctuations inherent in the crypto market; it is a comprehensive guide for investors seeking to maximize their earnings through staking crypto, transforming volatility from a challenge into an opportunity. "Volatility in the crypto market is not a barrier;

Analyzing Token Sale Models

Note: I mention the names of various projects below only to compare and contrast their token sale mechanisms; this should NOT be taken as an endorsement or criticism of any specific project as a whole. It's entirely possible for any given project to be total trash as a whole and yet still have an awesome token sale model. The last few months have seen an increasing amount of innovation in token sale models. Two years ago, the space was simple: there were capped sales, which sold a fixed number of

D8X Re-Engineers DeFi Derivatives With Launch on Polygon zkEVM

  Supported by Polygon Ventures, D8X targets institutional users with next-gen DEX engine, innovative features, novel white-label approach [Zug, Switzerland - Feb. 6, 2024] - D8X, an institutional-grade decentralized exchange (DEX) for derivatives, has launched on Polygon zkEVM, establishing a new benchmark for decentralized finance. With support from Polygon Ventures and other notable partners, D8X reconceives on-chain derivatives, starting from fundamental financial engineering and extending to its novel white-label business-to-business model–a first for Polygon zkEVM. Until now, users seeking the trading experience offered by D8X have had to resort to

Plato Data Intelligence Leverages Vectara to Power its Data-As-A-Service / DaaS Platform

From development to launch, Vectara’s GenAI technology and team help innovators get to market faster. The announced partnership breaks new ground towards deploying a next generation of GenAI tools with Vertical focus. Vectara, the Trusted Generative AI Product Platform, and Plato Data Intelligence, creators of PlatoAi, have entered into a commercial agreement to unlock the power of Vectara via Plato AI’s Generative Intelligence platform. With an emphasis on secure, trustworthy, and transparent GenAI for enterprises, Vectara was the clear choice for developers who want a trusted provider to count on

JCB, IDEMIA and Soft Space launch “JCBDC” Phase 2 pilot to trial CBDC offline P2P payments

Tokyo, Paris, Kuala Lumpur, Dec 13, 2023 - (JCN Newswire) - Japan's only international payment brand JCB Co., Ltd. ("JCB") has launched the “JCBDC” (JCB Digital Currency) Phase 2 pilot project with IDEMIA, a global leader in identity technologies, and the world’s leading fintech company Soft Space Sdn Bhd. ("Soft Space"). In Phase 1 of the JCBDC project, JCB, IDEMIA, and Soft Space developed a CBDC (Central Bank Digital Currency) payment solution, enabling merchants to accept CBDC without the need to modify their POS (point of sale) terminals and payment

Zumo first to launch platform built to meet the tech requirements of the FCA’s new Financial Promotions Regime for Crypto Assets

  The award-winning platform has set a new benchmark in consumer protection and regulatory alignment With some UK operators having to pause activity, Zumo’s financial promotions technical flow is now also available through its B2B API to support unregistered firms with remaining compliant after the 8 October deadline [London/Edinburgh - Friday 29 September 2023] Zumo, the UK-based digital-asset-as-a-service platform, has announced a significant industry milestone as it becomes the first digital asset platform to have integrated tech based requirements of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA’s) new financial promotions regime for

ESG1 Partners with GMEX ZERO13 on Trading Tokenized Carbon Credits from Emissions Removals

Cross-chain interoperable ESG asset trading and settlement enabled by ZERO13 as a fully integrated market distribution partner for ESG1’s highly verified, IoT-linked industrial carbon credit tokens. London and Calgary, 14 September 2023: ZERO13, a GMEX Group initiative providing a digital climate fintech aggregation ecosystem, and ESG1, a subsidiary of GuildOne providing innovative digital assets and ESG solutions built on R3’s Corda, have announced a landmark collaboration that will create an automated digital pipeline for North American industrial carbon offsets to reach high-demand markets in Europe and the Middle East. ESG1’s

Starbox Group’s StarboxAI – ViPro Module: Transforming Content Creation

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sept 5th, 2023 – Starbox Group Holdings Ltd. (Nasdaq: STBX), a dynamic player in cash rebates, digital advertising, and payment solutions, with a vision of leading in artificial intelligence (“AI”) solutions throughout Southeast Asia, is making waves with the launch of its groundbreaking StarboxAI - ViPro module. This innovative module introduces a text-to-video feature set to redefine content creation. The Text-to-Video feature within the StarboxAI - ViPro module is not just an addition; it's a revelation. It empowers content creators to seamlessly transmute textual instructions or scripts