Tag: digital
Taiwan’s Central Bank Takes Cautious Approach to Digital Currency Development
While some countries are in a heated race to develop central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), Taiwan’s Central Bank Governor, Yang Jinlong, is advocating for a more cautious approach. In a report by local news outlet UDC released ahead of a parliamentary meeting on July 10, Yang emphasized that prioritizing issuance isn’t the main goal. He …
‘The Garfield Movie’ Arrives on Digital Tomorrow – Cinelinx
The Garfield Movie arrives on Digital on all major digital platforms tomorrow. The Garfield Movie will be available on Digital starting tomorrow July 9, 2024. Fans will be able to buy or rent the film on all major digital platforms. The announcement was released, in typical Garfield fashion, in the video below and I think …
Australian govt removes data localization rules for digital identity scheme
The federal government has acquiesced to sustained lobbying from the technology and banking sectors, leading to the removal of regulations that would have mandated data from the nation’s digital identity scheme be stored exclusively within Australia. The Australian Government Digital Identity System (AGDIS), set to be expanded following the enactment of landmark legislation earlier this …
Digital Iron Raises £1.6M in Pre-Seed Funding
Digital Iron, a Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK-based provider of an AI-driven platform designed for heavy machinery dealership industry, raised £1.6M in Pre-Seed funding. The round was led by consortium of early stage investors, including Seedcamp, Concept Ventures, RTP Global, C2V, and FJ Labs. The company intends to use the funds to further develop its technology, …
Montefiore CFO Talks Digital Investments and Labor Management
Are CFOs making the right investments to solve their organization’s issues? Between an uptick in cybersecurity threats and piling workforce management woes, CFOs are searching for solutions. Montefiore CFO Colleen Blye recently spoke to HealthLeaders, sharing insights on these issues and how her organization is working to get ahead. Blye took the role of executive …
Japanese Financial Companies Fuse into Unbanked to Expand Digital Liquidity Initiatives
Tokyo, Japan, July 8th, 2024, Chainwire Blockchain financial assets have seen tremendous uptake in recent years. According to the team, institutions and individuals are now seeking practical routes to gain exposure to digital assets with minimum fuss. To date, the Japanese crypto market has been underserved, with a lack of reputable organisations offering the on-chain …
NatWest pioneers bank-verified digital identity with OneID integration in Adobe. Acrobat Sign
NatWest has taken a significant step in the digital banking sector by becoming the first UK bank to implement a bank-verified digital identity system. This innovative move involves integrating OneID’s technology within Adobe Acrobat Sign to streamline and secure customer identity verification processes. OneID, a prominent technology provider, specialises in secure digital identity verification solutions. …
China, Kazakhstan central banks to cooperate on digital currency – Ledger Insights
Last week China’s President Xi Jinping visited Kazakhstan.The Chinese government reported that the country supports Kazakhstan becoming a member of BRICS and President Xi penned an article in a Kazak newspaper. The National Bank of Kazakhstan and the People’s Bank of China signed a memorandum of understanding to cooperate on digital currency. This was one …
Aramco Digital and World Wide Technology announce strategic partnership – Intelligent CIO Middle East
As the Kingdom continues to embark on its ambitious roadmap for Digital Transformation and empower its economy to leverage innovative technologies, Aramco Digital and World Wide Technology (WWT) have partnered to spearhead the development of an AI-powered Digital Innovation Economy in Saudi Arabia. The partnership aims to transform the Saudi economy, including key industrial sectors …
NatWest Leads in Bank-Verified Digital Identity by Integrating OneID® in Adobe® Acrobat Sign®
NatWest has become the first UK bank to use bank-verified digital identity to enable people from different countries to prove their identity in the fastest and easiest way. The integration reinforces NatWest’s commitment to leveraging innovative technologies to deliver seamless, simplified, and secure customer experiences. Setting a precedent for other UK banks, NatWest Bank will …