When it comes to cryptocurrency adoption, the Asia-Pacific region is way ahead of the curve. The likes of South Korea, Hong Kong, China and Japan were early adopters of crypto and blockchain technology; now, Singapore is quickly emerging as a world leader in the mainstream adoption of digital currency. Regulatory Stance The Monetary Authority of… View Article

In this new age of digital money, startup Pigzbe are revolutionising traditional finance from the ground up – starting with pocket money. Their piggy-wallet™, which runs on a new family-friendly token called Wollo (WLO), aims to equip children aged 6+ with the tools to navigate the intricacies of digital finance from childhood. This unique concept,… View Article

Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) have received a lot of press but not always for the best reasons. Experts estimate that over 80% of ICOs have fraudulent intentions. Unfortunately many people tend to associate any company that works in the crypto space with ICOs, and this may have a negative effect on the entire industry. So,… View Article

Cryptocurrency has experienced something of a reputational rollercoaster in recent years. Its peak came in December 2017 when the value of Bitcoin hit a high of $19,783.06. Of course, it’s not all stunning highs and media accounts of millionaires made overnight – extreme market volatility means lows too. Since the start of 2018, the reputation… View Article

We use passwords to access everything – social media accounts, emails, online banking. Not only can it be difficult to keep track of them all, it’s also difficult to create something that’s both memorable and complex. That’s why we recommend Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) as an extra layer of security. How will 2FA protect you? 2FA… View Article

How does crypto feature in The Land of the Free? From Bitcoin’s inception to the present day, the United States has been a key player in the spread and success of cryptocurrency and its associated technology. With this in mind, it was only right that Wirex should have a presence across the pond. Following the… View Article

We will soon be launching Wirex prepaid cards in the USA! For the first time, US-based Wirex users will be able to instantly buy and convert their XRP, Bitcoin, Litecoin and Ether into USD – letting them spend their digital tokens seamlessly in everyday life. To make it happen, we teamed up with payments processing… View Article

Money20/20 is a fintech-centred organisation that aims to progress, reimagine and disrupt the modern financial system. It was conceived with the aim of providing the industry with a much-needed space for the brightest, most ambitious and innovative minds to “connect and create” in a “Money Revolution”. It is where technology, money, people and ideas converge… View Article