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2020 Study: How Blockchain is Transforming the Financial Services Industry – Current Use Cases Propelling Growth Opportunities in Trade Finance, KYC/AML, and Cross-Border Payments
Dublin, Feb. 05, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “How Blockchain is Transforming the Financial Services Industry” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.
Blockchain has begun to come into its own in 2019.
In this study, we provide use cases and growth opportunities in 3 sectors: global payments, trade finance, and KYC/AML. These are 3 of the areas where Blockchain has been tested and leveraged with key use cases emerging in financial services; in particular, cross-border payments, and digital identification and verification. There have been use cases in smart contracts across multiple sectors; smart contracts have been especially effective in real estate, supply chain logistics, and law.
The number of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in blockchain and cryptocurrency had a peak year in 2018. Year-over-year to date, the 2019 M&A count is only at 48% of 2018. In terms of value, 2019 is at 64% of the amount at the same time in 2018. The study also includes key findings and growth opportunities going forward. The interest in blockchain solutions as a means of reducing cost, improving efficiency, and increasing collaboration among private and public players is still growing in financial services. Establishing consortia and utilizing the services of large players like Hyperledger and Ethereum confirms this interest, even as smaller blockchain start-ups continue to emerge globally and make an impact.
Regulating blockchain is in development. There has been a significant advancement in the United States though; leading banks and blockchain fintechs are collaborating with regulators and experts to potentially influence future regulations. Currently, a majority of the states in the country have taken action to legislate cryptocurrency and/or blockchain. This lack of industry standards for the technology is one of the biggest concerns across industries in using blockchain. Fintechs have been partnering with banks for several years. This cooperation will continue but there will also be consolidation; as start-ups develop and test new technologies, and grow their businesses, the larger companies will acquire them to utilize that technology.
The enthusiasm for blockchain and its promise is demonstrated in the annual global survey that the publisher conducts on the state of digital transformation in different industries. We found in that survey that the top 3 reasons banks, financial services companies, and insurance companies are investing in blockchain are: to improve the security of certain classes of data, enable systems with blockchain-specific capabilities, and to gain efficiencies in their external operating ecosystem. Financial companies identified the advantages they are already seeing from blockchain – it improves cost efficiency, enhances customer care, and facilitates further innovation.
Some of the strategic imperatives for financial services companies that are interested in transforming their operations with blockchain include education – internally and externally in their ecosystem; focus on customer expectations when developing technology; recognizing its advantages and what it enables, since it is only likely to continue to grow.
Companies Mentioned
Key Topics Covered
1. Executive Summary 2. Market Overview
3. Current State of Blockchain in Financial Services
4. Trade Finance
5. Global Payments
6. KYC/AML Compliance
7. Growth Opportunities
8. Current State of Digital Transformation
9. Appendix
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The European Union’s landmark MiCA regulation is set to transform the crypto industry, establishing stringent standards that many current Virtual Asset Service Providers may find challenging to meet. As MiCA compliance becomes the standard for operating within the European Economic Area, crypto exchanges and asset companies must take prompt action to align their operations with these comprehensive regulations.
To support businesses in navigating this significant transition, an exclusive webinar “Adapt or Die: The Urgent Shift from VASP to MiCA” will be held on Tuesday, November 19th, 2024, at 5:00 PM (CET) time.
This session is designed to provide industry professionals with practical insights and strategies to ensure their software and operations comply with MiCA standards.
Key highlights of the webinar include:
● Detailed analysis of MiCA regulations and their implications for the crypto sector.
● Actionable steps for software adaptation to achieve MiCA compliance.
● Case study feature: How Kyrrex achieved MiCA readiness using solutions from Simplify Labs.
● Practical tools for Anti-Money Laundering, Know Your Customer processes, cybersecurity, and transaction monitoring.
The webinar will be useful for CEOs, COOs, Compliance Officers, Regulatory and Legal Professionals, Tech Managers, and Investors looking to enter or expand within the EEA market. Attendees will gain the knowledge and tools necessary to adapt and thrive under the new MiCA regulatory framework.
Featured speakers:
Vadim Rozov, CEO at Simplify Labs, brings over 20 years of management and software development experience. Under his leadership, the company is dedicated to simplifying crypto and blockchain technology, making it accessible for non-technical founders and management teams.
Kevin Plumpton, CEO at Kyrrex, is a warranted advocate with extensive expertise in finance, business, property, and international law. He specializes in corporate governance, risk, and compliance legislation, and is a prominent figure in the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter Financing of Terrorism fields. He is recognized for developing innovative KYC and due diligence platforms utilized by leading organizations.
“The crypto industry is at a critical juncture where understanding and adhering to MiCA regulations is essential for continued growth and market access,” said Kevin Plumpton, CEO at Kyrrex. “Events like these are vital for bringing together industry leaders to share knowledge and best practices, ensuring businesses can adapt effectively and sustain their operations.”
Franklin Cachia, Executive Director at CSB Group, is an accomplished professional who advises clients on taxation, financial services, AML compliance, and corporate law, among other areas. His broad expertise also encompasses gaming, GDPR, and property law.
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