Changing the Banking Experience with Decentralised Finance

One day your virtual avatar in the metaverse could not just attend concerts and go shopping, but also meet with your banker. Endless digital forms have become synonymous with today’s more complex banking processes, with constant signatures for know your customer (KYC) regulations being only one example. But the metaverse offers the opportunity to transform the banking experience, by delivering an immersive experience that integrates financial solutions.

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Stepping Towards a Post-Quantum World

Quantum technology opens up transformative possibilities in computing, communication, sensing and many others – some of which we are only now starting to realise. But, like all technologies, it has its dark side: quantum computing will undermine much of modern cryptography, and with this the security and reliability of the internet.

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Fighting Financial Fraud with Privacy-Compliant AI

Having your credit card stolen is a very frustrating experience, and sadly, one that many can relate to. In 2019 alone, fraudulent transactions involving credit cards issued in Europe accounted for €1.87 billion – a staggering amount, and one that is only expected to increase as online shopping grows. With its advanced capability to analyse large amounts of data and create forecasts, artificial intelligence (AI) could provide financial institutions with significant help in fighting fraud. However, using AI to detect financial crimes requires access to sensitive data, which raises concerns about data privacy and security. That’s where federated learning comes in.

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A Secure Payment System for the Metaverse

In countless offices worldwide, a new world is taking shape: the metaverse. Beyond the buzz, this virtual universe is being built as we speak, with environments that feel very immersive and real, and that will expand our online experiences. If the internet has taught us anything, it’s that online environments can change our lives. It is only fair to assume that a virtual reality has an even bigger potential to do so.

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