Crypto star: The Stellar network in 300 words (or so)
What is the Stellar network?
The Stellar network is as an open source, blockchain-based financial network. It is open to anyone, cheaper, quicker and more energy-efficient than Bitcoin…
The Carbon-debt problem and how to achieve sustainability
What can organisations do to transition to a truly sustainable economy?
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is the most important cause of climate change. To prevent a climate change disaster, we need to not only reduce CO2 emissions but also…
ASEAN: the EU of South East Asia
What opportunities do ASEAN countries offer?
If you have an interest in new opportunities in Asia, this article is for you. It is about the high growth opportunities offered by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)…
STOs are not just the new name for ICOs
Are Security Token Offerings (STOs) the solution to the ICO problems?
An Initial Coin Offering (ICO) is a new way to fundraise with crypto-currencies/ assets for start-ups that exploded in 2017. ICOs raised $6.2B in 2017 and $7.9B in 2018. However…
The HSBC international trade blockchain
Why a leading international bank is accelerating blockchain adoption?
HSBC has changed its stance on blockchain technology from cautious to pioneering. It has come a long way since 2015. Three years ago, HSBC blockchain efforts went no further than casually searching for interns who “understood” Bitcoin…
AIM listed fintechs
Is AIM a finance option for potential fintech unicorns?
The Alternative Investment Market (AIM) is an LSE sub-market launched in 1995 to allow smaller companies to float shares with lighter regulation. In the last few years, AIM has had difficult times. Now, AIM seems to be attractive again…