Which is a better investment and trading option, gold or bitcoin? The Brazilians like many other countries seem to prefer the latter. The digital currency trading volumes in Brazil has exceeded that of gold in the past six months. According…
From a marketing tool originally populated by brand ambassadors, the role of the influencer has evolved into something more meaningful In 2017, CNBC tagged the social media market with an estimated US$1 billion valuation. Influencers get a bad rap in…
Banco Bradesco, one of Brazil’s largest banks, is planning to trial a new digital wallet and mobile finance app that leverages blockchain technology for payments and money transfers. The trial will take place in Paraisopolis, a neighborhood located in the…
While global demand for STEM talent is ushering in a new era of employment opportunity, it’s still a man’s world Between 2000 and 2010, STEM related jobs grew at three times the rate of other jobs and, by the end…
A sector in flux The global energy sector is experiencing supply-side and demand-force shifts resulting in reduced profit margins. Industry experts consider this the new normal. Expected changes ahead are immense. The U.S. is forecasted to become the fourth largest…
Encouraging more female entrepreneurs to join the swelling ranks of global women-led, and owned, businesses isn’t a tick box exercise, it’s an economic driver Women influence up to 85% of all consumer purchase decisions, yet men make up 85% of…
Five reasons why promoting diversity and inclusion is an imperative for sustained business success In the past, putting diversity and inclusion on the boardroom agenda has seen it sidelined under corporate social responsibility as a corporate governance and self-regulation concern…
These pages aim to illustrate the blockchain powered tagging solution, developed by LuxTag for the Fashion and Apparel Industry. It utilizes the NEM Blockchain Technology, offering smart contracts and multi-signature features. The project has the purpose of recording the data…
These pages aim to illustrate the blockchain powered tagging solution for the luxury industry, developed by LuxTag. It utilizes the NEM Blockchain Technology, offering smart contracts and multi-signature features. The project has the purpose of recording the provenance of luxury…
The quiet voice in our ear, on the small screen, in print and online, the world’s media needs to do more if we want to access the multi-trillion-dollar female economic empowerment effect Media plays a critical role in our daily…
Why it doesn’t pay to underestimate the economic power of women “Who run the world?” If you’re a fan of Beyoncé, it’s ‘girls’, but while we’re nowhere near achieving global gender parity, the potential influence and impact of women on…
Having seen brokerage technology from both ends of the spectrum, how would you say brokerage technology has evolved over time. Further, what are the operational, business & technological challenges faced by the brokerages and how can those be effectively addressed…
Innovative solutions that will make your money work faster Financial institutions are ready to implement blockchain technology. This article is aimed at the industry leaders, progressive thinkers, and innovators; those people who know this domain inside out, with all the…
The Block Gemini – Tristar Transport Use Case Outline The significance of logistics regarding tracking, checking and verifying as a process is undoubtedly a fertile breeding ground for blockchain-based innovations. Distributed ledger technology shares an encrypted database that brings many…
“How can you make the best of your assistant’s time? How can you help them function as productively as possible, without taking too much time out of your day?” —from David Allen’s article, “Productive use of your assistant” Download the…