Bitcoin Jumps By $1000 in One Hour – Is the Bear in Hibernation?

The price of one Bitcoin on the 16th of July was around $6,200. As of press time it is $7,300:

What Bill Gates, Marc Andreessen and others say are best books for summer 2018

Ah, summer vacation. The chance to get away from the never-ending onslaught of information and dive into something with a bit more heft, a good amount of insight and an opportunity for escape. This isn’t a list of the best books I’ve read this year, the ones I think you should pick up to educate or entertain yourself. No, this is a list of the most intriguing suggestions I’ve gathered from the outside world — books I intend to pick up, starting this week on my own vacation and keeping up through the end of summer.

RegTech: New authorisation smart tool for potential financial market participants

The Bank of Lithuania has introduced an e-licensing tool that makes submission of information necessary to obtain an operating licence quicker, easier and less expensive. Currently the tool facilitates the process of applying for e-money and payment institution licences and new enhancements for applications of other licence types are under way. The solution should eventually become the main platform for information sharing and cooperation between the Bank of Lithuania and financial market participants.

How a 29-year-old is using blockchain and A.I. to cut energy bills by up to 25 percent

When Benson Wang discovered he could cut his business’ energy bills by 25 percent, switching providers felt like a no-brainer. Three months later, he’s saved 900 Singapore dollars (around $660) — money he’s pumped back into his tapas restaurant.