The first quarter of 2021 witnessed increasing institutional involvement in cryptocurrencies and public companies Tesla and Square join Microstrategy in adding Bitcoin to their balance sheets. Source: CoinDesk
Bitcoin Turns 11 Today
Happy Birthday, Bitcoin! This evening 11 years ago, on January 3rd, 2009, someone pressed a button on his (or her) keyboard and created a new currency. There was no paper, gold, or silver backing it, just bits and 31,000 lines of software code with a simple announcement on the Internet. Along with a 9-page Whitepaper […]
Blockchain Projects Soar
Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) is on a path to disrupt many aspects of business and society that deal with the coordination of information and trust. DLT has the potential to become the new layer for economic value transfer within the modern technology stack (also referred to as the internet of value). It also has, through […]
Why is Blockchain Important?
We should care about blockchain because the removal of a central authority and use of smart contracts (codable contracts/business actions) empowers different types of business models, processes and industries by potentially removing a whole layer of administration from the system. It is not just about commercial transactions; information exchange could also happen in the same […]
Facebook Disappoints with Libra Coin
In December (2018), I did my last Dinsider podcast about the digital market, blockchain and digital currency, and in cryptocurrencies. I have decided to continue the podcast, after the massive hype over Facebook coin and Libra coin and I had to respond I had to show my insights. Clear what this is and is there […]
What I’m Reading: AI for Businesses, Blockchain, Crypto Scammers
UK companies that adopt AI late or not at all could lose 20pc cash flow British companies that fail to invest in artificial intelligence soon are at risk of losing 20pc of their cash flow, McKinsey has warned. New figures claim that AI could boost the UK economy by 22pc in the next decade by making companies more productive, […]
What I’m Reading: AI for Manufacturers, Fintech Startups, Digital Economy
The power of combining AI and analytics for manufacturers Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become one of the hottest topics in manufacturing today. The range of business and operational applications that it can be put to is almost limitless. Yet, it’s fair to say that we’re still very early in the AI adoption curve. Success with […]
What I’m Reading: AI for Small Biz, Fintechs Unite
AI-Driven Business Advisor Attracts International Interest CEO and Founder of Runagood, Duncan Collins says the London based start-up firm has received enquiries from North America, Australia, Africa and the Middle East. “The business aims to use the funds to launch its innovative artificial intelligence-based technology and start marketing to Britain’s 5.5 million small businesses, including […]
What I’m Reading: Fintech Stats, Solvency and Stocks
Addressing the Gender Issue and Securing the Future of Fintech The report was released alongside a panel discussion chaired by Marcus Scott (Chief Operating Officer, TheCityUK) and featuring Anne Murphy (Managing Partner, Odgers Berndtson), Professor Phil Sutton (Imperial College London), Mark Hoban (Chair Skills Taskforce) and Josh Bottomley (Global Head of Digital, HSBC). The breakdown […]
What I’m Reading: AI, Blockchain and Fintech
AI Spending by Retailers to Reach $12 Billion by 2023 According to the new research, AI in Retail: Segment Analysis, Vendor Positioning & Market Forecasts 2019-2023, AI use by retailers will unlock efficiencies across back office operations. Advanced analytics employed in functions such as demand forecasting and automated marketing will make retailers more agile and […]