Commercial Banks worldwide play a most difficult game of pushing innovation to stay competitive, while trying to predict regulatory policy – and stable coins are no exception to this scenario. Why are Commercial Banks considering Stable Coins? The benefit for stable coins are multi-layered, and often deceptive – starting at the practical objective of increasing […]
Blockchain for Islamic Banking
July 24, 20 - 7:56 AM
Islamic banking presents a unique approach often in conflict with the pre-sets of western banking systems. The difference inn approach has several benefits – but require careful structuring if a bank wishes to offer its market Sharia compliant investment and credit products that are comparable to those in the west. Blockchain technology is decentralised, which […]
Central Bank Digital Currency
July 24, 20 - 7:52 AM
The recent emergence of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC for short) is no longer a fringe discussion point, but drives a number of serious questions in the mainstream with central banks globally. Will a CBDC put the central bank into competition with licensed commercial banks in serving citizens? Could a CBDC provide better digital and […]
XAR Network FAQ’s
July 24, 20 - 7:48 AM
Please note that none of the content of XAR’s website, blogs, social media posts, or any digital or written content constitutes investment advice. Please do your own research. What is the XAR Network? Xar Network is the framework for Cosmos and Fantom based decentralized finance (DeFi). To understand how to protect your staking rewards, we […]
How to protect your staking rewards
July 24, 20 - 7:46 AM
To understand how to protect your staking rewards, we need to explain a few trading and finance terms first. Long Position In a long position, you believe the asset you are holding will increase in value against another asset. If you buy an asset at $1, because you believe it will go to $2, you […]
What is XAR Network?
July 24, 20 - 7:33 AM
There has never before been a more exciting time to be in Banking, or Blockchain. Two massively influential industries are finally reaching the mutual understanding that is critical in unlocking symbiotic partnerships and development of practical and viable solutions to the macro and micro-economic challenges of our day – with the shared objective of an […]