China enters a new phase in the development of Digital Yuan
As China's DCEP, or Digital Yuan, enters a new phase of development, Lee Hills and Dan Thomas take an in-depth look at the project's progress
go to articleSubstance requirements – Intellectual property in focus
As many are now aware, all companies with activities and income in a relevant sector in an accounting period will be required to demonstrate that they have adequate substance in the Island. The adequate substance requirements will generally require that a company: is directed and managed in the Island; has an adequate number of (qualified) employees […]
go to articleVisa Bitcoin move brings timely boost for crypto community
Cryptocurrency’s journey towards mass adoption has sometimes appeared in danger of being derailed during the past 12 months but there have been enough positives to maintain momentum and, in the past week, an announcement from Visa was nothing short of a turbo boost. The global payments giant has shown its strongest crypto commitment yet by […]
go to articleSolutionsHub win at the World Finance Awards; Crypto Betting Supplier of the Year
The team at SolutionsHub are celebrating again after more awards recognition. We are very proud to announce that we have been named Crypto Betting Supplier of the Year at Acquisition International’s World Finance Awards 2020. SolutionsHub, based in Douglas, is a global leader in gambling regulation and helps operators with licensing, compliance and other regulatory […]
go to articleLloyd’s shows faith in blockchain with first crypto insurance policy
Another respected name from the world of finance has shown faith in the future of cryptocurrency as Lloyd’s of London moved into the blockchain space. Lloyd’s – regarded as the world’s leading insurance market – announced on Tuesday it was launching a policy specifically designed to protect crypto held in online wallets. Although engaged with […]
go to articleFacebook Libra: Can Zuckerberg’s crypto crusade continue?
The potential scale and ambition of Facebook’s own cryptocurrency, Libra, has many worried but, less than a year since it was first announced, the project has experienced many significant setbacks. Lee Hills, CEO of blockchain regulatory specialists SolutionsHub.im, explores what it will take for the project to succeed, who stands to win and who would […]
go to articleDCEP: China’s crypto embrace will change the world
China’s relationship with cryptocurrency is not a straightforward story and the latest twist in the tale is the confirmed development of DCEP. SolutionsHub CEO Lee Hills takes a deep dive into China’s attitude to blockchain tech and explores how, with a state-backed token, the People’s Bank of China will change the world forever Cryptocurrencies are […]
go to articleUK HMRC seeks cryptocurrency analysis tool
The UK’s tax authority has issued a request for proposals for ‘cryptoasset analysis tooling’ to deal a blow to cybercrime. The move is backed by a £100,000 budget, although the expectation is a subscription by user basis will be applied. This may prove problematic as the current marker leaders charge on variations of a per-check […]
go to articleIEO vs ICO: What is the difference and why do crypto investors need to know?
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has finally spoken up to share its views on Initial Exchange Offerings (IEOs). Despite the insistence of many IEO providers that sales are different to Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs), the SEC said on crypto investors should still proceed with caution. In a notice published on Tuesday, January 14, […]
go to articleWill 2020 be the year of the bull? Don’t bank on it…
So 2020 is up and running and we’ve already seen some big stories in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. But what will the rest of 2020 hold and should investors HODL for the rest of the year? Lee Hills, CEO of blockchain regulatory specialists SolutionsHub shares his predictions for crypto in 2020 The year […]
go to articleInside the blockchain gambling licensing process
The team at SolutionsHub are world leaders in licensing and regulation, specialising in blockchain-based technology and the gambling sector. The team, based in Douglas, have guided several businesses through the licensing process to become fully regulated in the Isle Of Man – one of the strictest jurisdictions available. With an increasing involvement in cryptocurrency in […]
go to articleSolutionsHub secure first blockchain sportsbook license
The team at SolutionsHub are proud to have played a key role in helping RoBET to become the first blockchain-based sports betting business licensed by the Isle of Man Gambling Supervision Commission (GSC). RoBET, a tech startup led by serial entrepreneur Edoardo Narduzzi, is an innovative platform able to manage all processes of the sports betting […]
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