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@AndreCasterman
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There is one thing that a specific layer 1 blockchain achieves that no other blockchain can. You will all discover soon and be able to engage. March 2022 will be remembered by #tradefinance bankers thanks to #TFDInitiative #tradetech stack. Talking about utility, there you go!
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@VICTORIA_XDC A matter of days now … next 3 weeks will bring multiple proof points starting on 28/09; it’s not about patience, it’s about the quality of the initial implementations; 9 months for a baby; same to bring $XDC in the 19 trillion USD #tradefinance asset class with top #tradetech
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Mark your calendar for the next #TFDInitiative webinar taking place on April 13th at 11am EST 4pm BST London 5pm CEST Brussels. It will be restricted to TFDi members and @XinFin_Official community and preview our brand new #tradefinance tokenisation service, a world first-ever 🔥
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A series of customer use cases were presented today to #TFDInitiative members including the recent one involving @XinFin_Official $XDC in support of @AccPayments acting as originator - thanks @XinfinUSA for joining @Tradeteq on stage today #justastart #tradefinance #distribution
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A coin with utility - we will show tomorrow how $XDC brings liquidity in #tradefinance as part of #TFDInitiative - a webinar with @AccPayments @XinFin_Official @XinfinUSA @Tradeteq via @woacommunity (free attendance)
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We will cover $XDC Network integration on 28 September during the inaugural User Meeting #tradefinance #distribution #tokenisation
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ITFA
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TFD Initiative - 2021 User Meeting - Webinar We are delighted to invite members of TFD Initiative to the inaugural 2021 User Meeting. Tuesday September 28th 2021 at 09:00 EST, 14:00 GMT, 15:00 CET, 21:00 SGT. Send email to lanika @itfa .org
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This will be an excellent week with new proof points on our recent testimonials @AccPayments @Tradeteq @XinFin_Official #TFDI #Bristol
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This is why the market has developed alternatives such as @XinFin_Official $XDC
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@VICTORIA_XDC Agreed - $XDC is the only asset that can be utilised to fund #tradefinance assets originated by top banks and new SME platforms #TFDI
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Have you ever witnessed a layer 1 coin being integrated by @Securitize before being listed on a major #crypto exchange? maybe this is what demonstrates actual use and future value. I know one such example: $XDC by @XDCFoundation and @XinFin_Official
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And we will prove it again 😆
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XDC News
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@VICTORIA_XDC @AndreCasterman “We are years ahead of any competition, we are Building our own universe” $xdc #xinfin
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Great to see Khaled, an ex SWIFT colleague, moving to @WadzPay ! #dlt #payments
@WadzPay
WadzPay
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We are very excited to announce that Khaled Moharem is joining us today as President - Middle East Prior to WadzPay, He has worked in leadership roles at the world's most renowned financial organisations: Arab Financial Services, BPC Banking Technologies, FSS & SWIFT #WadzPay
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Today we also presented to the Indian banking community how @Tradeteq and @XinFin_Official are bridging #tradefinance with both #retail and #institutional liquidity providers thanks #tokenisation $XDC
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XinFin XDC Network joins TFD Initiative - here is the PR with insights from ICC United Kingdom @chrisouthworth , Law Commission of England and Wales Sarah Green and XinFin @atulkhekade - first Blockchain selected for #tradefinance #distribution
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We will present our industry first on #DLT #digital #assets in #tradefinance #distribution in Bristol - check it out
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Today we have outlined to the Indian banking community how @Automaxisa aims to become the first #trade #documentation platform embracing #MLETR as per @G7 recommendations #DNI_Initiative powered by @EnigioTime and @XinFin_Official
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Two weeks to go and we will demonstrate how highly specialised technologies help FI's address two of the most strategic and promising #tradefinance market ambitions: DNI Initiative with Enigio, Finastra, China Systems to help originators embrace #MLETR f…
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Tomorrow 17:00 IST (Mumbai) 11:30 UK time - #tradefinance #market #initiatives feat. the most advanced players in two strategic #tradetech developments: negotiable instruments as per #MLETR and automated distribution to #institutional and #retail investors - will be recorded
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@X__Anderson
Anders 🏁🌏
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If you want to know why $XDC will likely be huge, watch this! In my opinion, the best video on XDC. This is some real research! Go follow him on Twitter and YouTube!
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@SierraLegacy More liquidity into #crypto will make it happen, … time and funds … let’s get the full crypto space asap to 5 trillion USD, then 10 then 100; all utility-focused crypto’s will follow the flow
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#TFDInitiative presented by one of ITFA’s Emerging Leaders in Bristol. Remember @Tradeteq and @XinFin_Official are the #tradetech providers for repackaging / tokenising #tradefinance assets originated by top banks and #SME platforms $XDC @XinfinUSA @atulkhekade @riteshkakkad
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@SyahrulSepta I have never been that bullish when I see what's coming with @XinFin_Official in #tradefinance . At this time, the macro trends remain key influencers in the crypto space. Let's not get distracted by those as we don't control them anyway Objective should be to reach 5 trn USD asap
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@cryptokj2 3 days from now is Monday 27th with a major #TFDInitiative proof point 🕺, then we have the User Meeting (restricted access for TFD Initiative members) on Tuesday 28th featuring @XinfinUSA on $XDC
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@Eric133589 @GoldmanSachs It’s coming, patience pays off. Serious stuff.
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We need to re-schedule the below #TFDInitiative session as effective go-live of the new service still requires some work. A bit more patience will pay off as we will deliver a unique proposition using the best in their respective space. I’ll keep posted on new date.
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Mark your calendar for the next #TFDInitiative webinar taking place on April 13th at 11am EST 4pm BST London 5pm CEST Brussels. It will be restricted to TFDi members and @XinFin_Official community and preview our brand new #tradefinance tokenisation service, a world first-ever 🔥
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I am excited to speak at the 1st Conference for the @XinFin_Official #XDCNetwork taking place in Austin Texas in August and hosted by  @onXDCNetwork Get your tickets here:   #XDC #XDCNetwork #TradeFinance   #web3 #transaction #banking #payments #tradefinance
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@cryptoshwaggins Yes it's progressing very well, tech is ready, so it's all about regulatory approvals. You will discover more during one of the TFD Initiative sessions. Another unique $XDC use case.
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@ExchangeNews
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XinFin’s XDC Network Selected As The First Blockchain Company To Join The Global Trade Finance Distribution Initiative - XDC Network Joins Major Transaction Banks, SME Funding Platforms, And Institutional Investors Committed To Accelerating The…
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XDCTEQ brings the most advanced #digital #asset innovation in #tradefinance to-date and bridges the multi-trillion #tradefinance investment class to the retail investors space. Combining the best of both worlds: traditional banking practices with XinFin'…
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@cryptokj2 Great research @cryptokj2 … well done … keep up! $XDC
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@X__Anderson Agreed having the best layer 1 is the key to provide the needed speed and throughput, history repeats itself; remember X.25 vs. TCP/IP; we know the winner ...
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@JohnEDeaton1 Too obvious to go unnoticed
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@LumpyNews I am true, remember I work in a regulated industry. No time to play games.
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@Tradeteq and @XinFin_Official jointly on stage next week January 21st to address the #global #tradefinance community. $XDC getting into the most stable and most granular investment class representing the real economy.
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Want to know more about the use of #digital #assets in #tradefinance ? Join us on Friday 21st - we will focus on the #tokenisation of #tradefinance #open #account #portfolios and how it benefits originators such as #SCF platforms. This will be illustrate…
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@CryptoRiddim #0doubt about that; far less correlation to global #crypto market in Q4
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Next Tuesday, we will dive into the booming #digital #asset space and discover how this #tech gets onto regulated markets and institutions with 2 experts who will tell us all about it @Vinter Jacob Lindberg and @XinFin_Official @atulkhekade $XDC #tradefinance #ETP @riteshkakkad
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What makes @Enigiotime and @XinFin_Official so relevant? Have a look at @G7 priority on electronic transferable records #MLETR to change laws and enable #digital #trade #tradefinance -> more on today’s webinar with @Automaxisa @XinfinUSA @AndreCasterman
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@PiusVir @XinFin_Official @Tradeteq @XinfinUSA @riteshkakkad Excellent summary! This is all correct and I really like your generic approach as the upcoming service will demonstrate how we are delivering on this mission whilst taking a highly innovative approach. Patience will pay off, weeks not months.
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@vinterco launches regulated index for @XinFin_Official digital asset - $XDC - to enable asset managers to deliver regulated ETFs @atulkhekade @riteshkakkad #EBR #IOSCO #european #regulation
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I am delighted to join top #web3 experts at onXDC Live in Austin, Texas. Looking forward to meet my #blockchain buddies, as listed below. I will update the #web3 audience on how the #tradefinance #industry applies tokenisation in trade origination and distribution.
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TFD Initiative now represents the largest community of financial institutions and service providers committed to automate #trade #distribution and to attract additional #institutional #funding . A number of technology providers such as Tradeteq and XinFin…
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Our next @UpholdInc session will focus on #tradefinance as new investment class for institutional investors as per vision of #TFDi and as enabled by @Tradeteq and @XinFin_Official . Register for the next discussion with @ChrGugelmann hosted by @Martin
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@XinFinUK The progress in the UK will have a ripple effect on major countries,and has already influenced France to align with #MLETR - #tradefinance will actually benefit from digital assets as bills of exchange/lading will become NFTs on the blockchain as per @Enigio tech
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Next week will be an excellent week in #tradefinance #automation and #asset #management ; and then more proof points will follow around further increasing #sme #financing with #dlt
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XinFin's partnership with Tradeteq was showcased last week at ITFA's annual conference that took place in Porto. We onboarded dozens of delegates on $TRADA which is the first security token that bridges #tradefinance originators to #retail investors. A fi…
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If the shoe fits ….. Gensler Slammed In Crypto Congress Meeting While XRP Gets Praised
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My good friend @AndrewCarrier @Quant_Network wrote this excellent piece #carbon #credit #offsetting “Tokenisation is bringing efficiency to carbon markets” “The market for carbon credits could be worth close to $50 billion by 2030” @willstabiliti #ESG
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Enjoyed a great session with the Indian banking community this weekend debating our industry initiatives around electronic negotiable instruments with @EnigioTime , automated #tradefinance distribution with @Tradeteq and regulated crypto assets with @vinterco and @XinFin_Official
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@W_illiam_Lim Much by then 🛫
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Cryptocurrencies can enable transparency and provide an opportunity for regulators actively seeking to shift more transactions from the informal to the formal economy. — @AlpenSheth , Mercy Corps Ventures via @wef
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@ChrisMarcocci @michaelXDC2021 Immediate and this has been going on since months, so early adopters will be announced in some weeks; expect SME-focused Supply Chain Finance originators; the most advanced innovations start with the most agile players; and incumbent follow their lead later ... #tradefinance
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#cryptoquote Bank of America’s chief operating officer does not see cryptocurrency as competition. Instead, he views it as an asset class, noting that “people like it for all sorts of different reasons.”
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Congrats Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) team for such rapid progress and bullish ambitions on various #digital and #policy initiatives, and thanks again to both @1bdasgupta and Chris Hughes for the invite and the opportunity to present our global #tradefi
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@kucoincom
KuCoin
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📢 NEW LISTING @XinFin_Official $XDC Gets Listed on #KuCoin ! 🔹Supported pairs: XDC/USDT, XDC/ETH 🔹Deposit: now open 🔹Trading: 11:00 on May 7, 2021 (UTC) 🔹Withdrawal: 14:00 on May 8, 2021 (UTC) Details:
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My view: “digital assets are here to stay and getting entrenched into law" future is bright for those focusing on advanced innovations, specialisation is key, @XinFin has the lead on the global #transaction #banking space
@XDCFoundation
XDC Foundation
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In a time of industry uncertainty, @AndreCasterman sits w/ @blockdata_tech to cover the steady adoption of digital asset tech - highlighting #XDCNetwork & “how governments are laying regulatory & legal groundwork for #blockchain -powered #tradefinance .”
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"Trade groups representing banks, asset managers and the #blockchain industry told the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision that the authorities’ proposals would make it too expensive for banks to participate in the rapidly growi…
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@PiusVir More to come
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I can’t be more explicit at this stage
@atulkhekade
Atul Khekade
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4 Trillion USD problem (Was 1.5 Trillion before Pandemic) Lack of end to end digital platform Lack of risk collateral for originators Lack of connectivity with AI liquidity Some big launches coming up 💪 #BuilditonXDC
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@MarsbobX @AndrewCarrier @Sibos @AndrewCarrier and I worked together at @swiftcommunity where we produced #Sibos content and had much fun 😁 we are now both active in #Digital #Assets space ... probably nothing ... 🤔🤭😉
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New edition of the "Guide to Receivables Financing" - another great industry effort with Deutsche Bank, ITFA, Sullivan & Worcester LLP, HSBC, Santander Asset Management, Finacity Corporation, Casterman Advisory / Tradeteq, Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporat…
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Great talking at the BCR Publishing conference today with Oswald Kuyler, Mirka Skrzypczak, Emmanuelle Ganne and Lionel Taylor. We debated the future of *interoperable* digital negotiable instruments. Quite timely as today's technology integration partner…
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Delighted to join Emmanuelle Ganne, Mirka Skrzypczak, Oswald Kuyler, Lionel Taylor and Peter Mulroy on stage next Thursday at BCR Publishing Consortia21. We will debate the alignment of enhanced policy and #tradetech for the market to adopt #digital #nego
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@ShelbyGosling @cryptokj2 @IamPappaLaj @vinterco @atulkhekade Bristol will be *one of* the next short-term milestones - we will demonstrate to the major banks how they can benefit from TFD Initiative & $XDC for financing SMEs via platforms - October 6th #tradefinance #distribution #crypto @XinFin_Official
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@XRPNL1 I am not focused on price which still depends on global crypto market waves, I am rather spending my efforts on $xdc utility in the huge #tradefinance space and that is very sticky for the long term. More proof points to come in Q4 (2021).
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@OkieCrypto Yes working on it, hard enough so we get $XDC into #tradefinance #sme #financing - we will introduce a new product, a new partnership, a new piece of the puzzle in the wide #tradefinance ecosystem… with initial client testimonials as proof points, it will be worth the wait
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@xdc_news @LloydsBank @Banks Connecting the dots creates value, it's called network effect and can generate a nuclear boost
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@michaelXDC2021 We need to move from today’s global crypto market cap of 2 trillion USD to 5 trillion USD before 2025; by 2030, it will be a double-digit multiple of that. We are just starting … all crypto with effective use will benefit #DYOR - in the meantime focus on innovative use cases
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@AssetsDaily Agreed - Utility is the key to drive value.
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You are spot on @CapitalLiftt - combining @Tradeteq (the hub of #TFDInitiative ) and @XDCFoundation @XinFin_Official continues to bring existing and new asset classes to the $XDC network
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LIFTT CAPITAL 🚀
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So far, this stands as the most impactful partnership for #XDCNetwork 🤝 @AndreCasterman @ITFAworldwide
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Mark your calendar. Monday December 6th, we will be hosting our annual ITFA year-end market developments afternoon seminar. Join us at the Hilton DoubleTree Tower Bridge to prepare for 2022: new expert speakers, forward-looking content, #policy advocacy i…
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The #TRADA token makes the multi-trillion #tradefinance investment class available to every investor. By combining two advanced technologies with progressive #digital #asset policy, #tradefinance is becoming investable - for the first time ever - by the…
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@darrinlewisjr @xdc_news @Tradeteq @XinFin_Official @Tradeteq has already become the standard for #trade #distribution and its leadership will soon be further amplified.
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*** still not convinced about #dlt #tokenisation #digital #assets - I understand it takes a while as it took me some years to cross the line. Here is what the NASDAQ reports about the new options offered by tokenisation: "Simply…
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I am looking forward to moderating next week's panel on #tradefinance #ecosystems and how #openbanking practices apply to achieve interoperability? My panel features Carl Williamson, Head of Trade Finance at UK Export Finance; Joshua Cohen, MD at Mitigra…
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@darrinlewisjr @iccwboUK @ADGlobalMarket The English law is widely used around the world for global #tradefinance - this means that once English aligns to #MLETR , many banks around the world dealing on that legal basis will be offered the option to adopt digital negotiable instruments as per ITFA #DNI_Initiative
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One of the highlights of this week's ITFA conference is @Clarissadann 's panel on #TradeFinance #funds featuring Suresh Hegde Bertrand de Comminges Mike McGill Bart Ras and Alastair Sewell, CFA. Key liquidity partners for #trade originators and #SME plat…
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@darrinlewisjr One more to come soon 😃 #tradefinance
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@sparrowcaptain0 @darrinlewisjr @iccwboUK @ADGlobalMarket A key metric to watch is the total crypto market cap, it needs to grow to 5 and then quickly to 10 trillion USD, that will lift the leading utility tokens, in the meantime, we keep on attracting early adopters and grow actual usage @XinFin_Official
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I told you March would be the month of #DLT - here is another piece of news from XinFin (XDC) Hybrid Blockchain Network building a new bridge to public blockchains with Ethereum-based #XDC digital asset - a partnership with R3 supp…
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Are you a member of the @XinFin_Official community? Will you be in Dubai on Feb 22nd? Keen to discover #Tradetech innovations embedding #web3 & digital assets across #trade origination and distribution? Book your afternoon and join us on site as from 2pm UAE time. @XDCFoundation
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@Alessan74598995 not important, no need to focus on price, strict focus on utility and actual adoption - I have been launching advanced innovations for 30 years, I know the drill in particular in #payments and #tradefinance now also in #dlt #digital #assets with $XDC
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