Blockchain Daily Digest – October 25th, 2019

1. Galaxy Digital CEO Michael Novogratz on Bearish Bitcoin, Libra Hearing and Regulator Angst
   Michael Novogratz, CEO and Chairman of Galaxy Digital recently appeared on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” where he answered questions on Bitcoin’s bearish trend, Zuckerberg’s appearance on Capital hill and the sentiment driving regulators of the crypto market.
   
   
2. Accenture Partners with R3 and SAP to Improve Settlement Systems by Using Blockchain
   Consultancy firm Accenture has partnered with blockchain technology firm R3, and software giant SAP to produce a prototype that uses distributed ledger technology to allow real-time gross settlements.
   
   
3. Binance Lists the Nigerian Naira on its Exchange Platform in Partnership with Flutterwaves
   Binance has announced its listing of the Nigerian Naira on its exchange in collaboration with Flutterwaves, a Nigerian company that is poised to help banks and businesses build secure and seamless payments solution for their customers.
   
   
4. United States Financial Regulators Sign Onto the Global Financial Innovation Network
   In a report released by the US Securities and Exchange Commission on 24th October 2019, four US financial watchdogs have joined the Global Financial Innovation Network (GFIN).
   
   
5. Blockchain May Jeopardize London’s Financial and Tax Collection Systems, Proclaims John Straw
   John Straw, a senior advisor to IBM and McKinsey, has warned that blockchain could render the financial service sector in London  irrelevant.

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