SEC issues guidelines for holding digital asset securities

This is likely to pave the way for traditional investors to hold more digital asset securities. In a significant development, midst enquiries requesting clarity on holding digital assets with regard to federal securities law, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a notice on broker-dealer custody of digital asset securities. As per the…

Saudi Arabian Airline Flyadeal Cancels Big Boeing 737 Max Order

An order for Boeing’s 737 Max aircraft was recently cancelled by the low-cost Saudi Arabian airline Flyadeal. This decision by the airline compounds the problems for Boeing which is already reeling under the pressure of all of its 737 Max planes being grounded across the world following two consecutive deadly crashes involving the aircrafts. The…

Steve Jobs Cast ‘Spells’ To Run Apple In Tough Times, Says Bill Gates

Microsoft co-founder and billionaire Bill Gates offered a very interesting account of what he believes Apple Inc. founder Steve Jobs did to keep the company together during tough times. Gates said that in order to uphold the morale of Apple employees at high level and to spur them to work for long hours, Steve Jobs…

British Airways facing $229.8 million fine over 2018 hacking attack

Hackers had managed to breach BA’s defenses and had stolen customer data, including credit card details, from its app and website. On Monday, IAG, the owner of British Airways, stated the UK Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) intends to impose a penalty of $229.8 million (183.4 million pounds) for the theft of customer data from the…

All insurance policies should provide clarity on cyber attacks: Lloyds Bank

A coordinated global cyber attack could cause economic damage anywhere between $85 billion and $193 billion. Britain’s retail and commercial banking giant Lloyds Bank Plc stated, all insurance and reinsurance policies should clearly state whether they will cover losses caused by a cyber attack; this would be in the best interest of customers and brokers.…

Top 3 Australian banks join IBM and Scentre Group to test blockchain technology

Blockchain technology is steadily gaining traction in the financial world. Australia’s top 3 banks aim to use blockchain to reduce the risk of fraud as well as digitize bank guarantees. On Thursday, in a significant development, the top 3 banks in Australia stated, they have agreed to partner with IBM and with the Scentre Group…