Singapore, Jan 16, 2020 -- 2019 has seen digital assets trading firm BiKi.com traverse the globe to internationalize its brand. Countries such as Vietnam, South Korea, Japan, Russia, Uruguay, United Arab Emirates, Malta and other Western nations have been on the BiKi agenda for expansion or globalization plans.

The crypto exchange has thus been able to gain unique insights into the market conditions of each region. According to Ethan Ng, BiKi.com Southeast Asia CEO who leads the globalization initiatives, the rise of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) will have a significant impact on the future financial ecosystem.

Citing Christine Lagarde who spoke about ECBs (European Central Bank) stance on CBDC, Ng shares his insights on this growing trend in 2020.

China

China is seeking a two-tiered system which revolves around the relationship between central bank, banks and consumers. With BiKi’s research lab, incubator and fund still located in China, BiKi has been paying close attention to the latest news on China’s CBDC.

“China is not one to shy away from innovation,” said Ng. “It has one of the fast-growing markets with an ecosystem of their own. Since the Chinese CBDC will not be directly consumer-facing, it will marry well with Chinese cryptocurrency censorship for consumers, yet thrive on a larger B2B level.

“The outcome is a blockchain-driven tech country, with the average joe benefiting from the technology but steered away from investment risks and scam coins which are especially rampant in the Chinese industry.”

Thailand

Launched over a year ago in 2018 by the Bank of Thailand, Project Inthanon is already in its third phase. Ng managed to speak to key opinion leaders (KOLs) as well as regulatory officials and local Thai exchanges about the impending Thai CBDC.

“I noticed in Thailand that many KOLs were speaking about Project Inthanon,” said Ng. “I believe Project Inthanon has one of the highest potential to be the first successful CBDC. Already, Thailand is so well-regulated, with exchanges, projects and the crypto media all working closely with and being regulated by the government.”

The essence of blockchain, decentralization, might be lost but the upside is that governmental regulations can protect digital currency users. This, Ng asserted, will “lower the barriers to entry for newcomers” to the technology.

Turkey

The Turkey economy has not been thriving and the digital Lira is meant to alleviate its economic crisis amidst mounting debt. Many Turkish are also turning to cryptocurrencies due to the volatility of their own currency. Hence, the government plans to expedite the release of Digital Lira, presumably by the end of 2020.

“They have real world use-case scenario plans for their CBDC. The citizens need it. And with their close ties to Dubai, it looks like these two middle eastern states will be headed for a full crypto region once these infrastructures are unveiled,” said Ng.

CBDC Impact on BTC

“If Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are rolled out by 2020 in countries such as China, the European Union, etc, we can expect that bitcoin prices will go beyond the $20,000 price range,” declared Ng. “This is likely because the roll out of CBDCs will increase adoption from mainstream players such as institutions, MNCs and SMEs in the market. These changes will have tangible impact on the everyday lives of the masses.”

Against such a landscape, there will be an increasing acceptance amongst non-crypto believers as they witness more and more familiar brand names adopting blockchain technology or developing their own stablecoins. Already, Walmart and IBM are examples of mainstream enterprises who have adopted blockchain technology while financial institutions like JP Morgan Chase and Signet are some of the big names in finance who have developed their own stablecoins.

As BTC is the leader in the tokens market, when its value increases, the altcoins will in general also follow suit. Ng predicted that with the upsurge of mainstream attention, more discussion amongst regulatory bodies worldwide, the increasing utility of tokens especially in nations where local currency is volatile, a rise in demand for digital currencies and cryptocurrencies alike will ensue, sparking off a new wave.

The Race is On

“In conclusion, it looks like there will be a race for countries to top one another in being the first to issue a fully functional CBDC, plugging in the gaps in their current national currencies,” said Ng.

He observed that “ultimately, it will make the world much more connected financially, and more accountable to their assets.”

About BiKi.com:
Headquartered in Singapore, BiKi.com is a global cryptocurrency exchange ranked Top 20 on CoinMarketCap. BiKi.com provides a digital assets platform for trading more than 150 cryptocurrencies and 280 trading pairs. BiKi.com is focused on providing the safest, most stable and most effective cryptocurrency trading platform. 100% of the transaction fees are used in buyback and burning of platform token, BIKI. Since its official opening in August 2018, BiKi.com is considered one of the fastest-growing cryptocurrency exchanges in the world with an accumulated 2 million registered users, 130,000 daily active users, over 2,000 community partners and 200,000 community members. BiKi.com has received investments from Huobi co-founder Du Jun, Genesis Capital Zhu Huai Yang, FBG Capital, ChainUP and others totaling approximately 10 million USD.

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1888PressRelease - "Collective Action", the theme of the Summit this year, is to drive growth and acceleration for your business and career ambitions by creating access through the powerful contributing community.

Redmond: Women in Cloud (WiC), a community-led economic development initiative supporting and promoting the growth of women in technology and entrepreneurial ventures, is hosting the annual Women in Cloud Summit 2020 at Microsoft Conference Center - Building 33, Redmond, Washington on January 25, 2020.

Women in Cloud Summit 2020 focuses on why ‘collective action’ is important to draw light on the importance of economic inclusion in the tech industry to close the gender gap and allow for more diverse concept creation. Women are the key drivers of the economy; by accessing the resources needed to launch and sustain businesses, WiC will address the economic inclusion to co-develop and co-market solutions by providing women the tools, knowledge, and networks they need to build a successful cloud business and reach their full potential.
Women are key drivers of economic growth and WiC continues to draw light on the importance of inclusion in the tech industry to close the gender gap and allow for more diverse concept creation. This year the summit will focus on action - one of the primary pillars of Women in Cloud.

Our goals for the 2020 conference are to:
1. Spread the message and inspire the global community to take collective action to advance gender equality in all businesses
2. Bring together over 1,500 powerful, leading women in tech, aimed at building and growing cloud-based businesses.
3. Designing new innovations in partnership with United Nations Equals to provide creative space to innovate ideas leveraging cloud technologies
4. Mastering personal leadership and cloud skills to give women access to personal and professional development to increase advancement
5. Connecting executives, policymakers, industry experts, and innovators to accelerate policies, ideas and resources to unlock economic opportunities

This year WiC has also added #AISolution2030 Innovation Hub, CloudInnovateHER Pitch Challenge and Collective Action Lounge to the list of events to ensure maximum learning with great exposure. “Through the power of collective action, entrepreneurs, global leaders, policymakers and supporters of Women in Cloud will share an inspiring mission of enabling women-led tech entrepreneurs to capture $1 billion in economic opportunity by 2030,” says Chaitra Vedullapalli, Co-Founder & President of Women in Cloud.

The Women In Cloud initiative is focused on bringing global awareness and taking actions to address gender equality in entrepreneurship in the technology industry. In the last 18 months, WiC has seen significant success through building strategic partnerships and establishing a powerful network to create economic access for women.

Last year, Senator Patty Kuderer championed SR8602 which declared January 25th as “Women In Cloud Day.” In addition, WiC strategically partnered with Microsoft to expand in eight countries to create access and acceleration for women tech entrepreneurs on a global scale.

For more information on the summit reach out to them at https://summit.womenincloud.com

About Women in Cloud Initiative
Women in Cloud is a community-led economic development initiative supporting women technology entrepreneurs. Through private-public partnerships with innovative companies and leaders in tech, Women in Cloud creates access to partnership opportunities, programs that accelerate business growth in the cloud, and strategic alliances with industry cloud providers investing in the success of women in tech. Follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn & Twitter and our website at http://www.womenincloud.com”

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Hudson Yards unveils 22,000 square feet of private residential amenities at 35 Hudson Yards, along with new model residences on the 55th and 65th floors. The building features architecture by David Childs and Skidmore, Owings & Merrill; interiors by designer Tony Ingrao; and an array of elevated in-building lifestyle services provided by the world’s first Equinox Hotel®. Standing more than 1,000 feet in the air, the glass and limestone tower is the tallest residential building in the Hudson Yards neighborhood.

“35 Hudson Yards exemplifies the ultimate lifestyle that only Hudson Yards can offer," said Sherry Tobak, Senior Vice President of Sales at Related Companies. "Just an elevator ride from their homes above, residents will have access to best-in-class experiences that include a beautiful private lobby, a full suite of amenities designed for the exclusive use of the residents, access and membership to the new 60,000 square foot Equinox Club and Spa with both an indoor and an outdoor swimming pool, and a world class dining experience on the 24th floor, which will offer in residence dining. This exquisite new restaurant and bar by Stephen Starr leads to a beautiful outdoor terrace overlooking the New York City skyline.”

Residents and their guests will enjoy exclusive access to thoughtfully crafted resident-only wellness, leisure and entertainment amenities, as well as priority reservations and in-home dining options at the culinary offerings within the building and neighborhood, which include Stephen Starr’s new Electric Lemon located on the 24th floor of the Equinox® Hotel. The seasonal American restaurant offers a clean, conscious cuisine and a sleek, expansive dining room and serene al fresco terrace.

Home to the very first Equinox Hotel opening this month, residents of 35 Hudson Yards will receive a complimentary two-year membership to the Equinox Club which will include a wellness spa, both an indoor and outdoor pool, SoulCycle studio, and an expansive sundeck overlooking the Public Square and Gardens. Additionally, members will have access to first-class services offered by the hotel and a private resident’s only fitness. A wide array of leisure amenities include a meditation room, a private lounge and bar, billiards tables, a golf simulator lounge, an exclusive dining room with adjacent library, a luxurious screening room and a whimsical children's playroom. A professional board room and two private office suites are available for those working from home. Entertainment amenities continue on the building’s 24th floor, offering sweeping Hudson River views, where residents can reserve the Grand Dining Room for private events or enjoy entertaining on the sprawling outdoor terrace.

A dedicated Director of Residences will liaise with the Equinox Hotel® to handle guest room booking, in-residence dining, valet and laundry services, and private car and ground transportation for residents. Residents can also access these services through their smartphone by logging on to a custom application, which will allow them to organize a variety of activities from ordering a full course dinner to scheduling a dog walker, as well as to take advantage of the many other conveniences the neighborhood has to offer, such as booking an appointment with a personal stylist at Nieman Marcus, scheduling a SoulCycle class, arranging a visit to the Mount Sinai health center for Hudson Yards employees and residents, and much more.

“We approached the design of 35 Hudson Yards with the idea of creating something that would be a visual contrast to the glass towers in the area. We were able to achieve the warmth in this building by using a softly toned and veined limestone quarried in Bavaria, which was selected not only for its beauty, but also its structural features, which make it ideal for the New York climate. We were fortunate to have a design-oriented client such as Related that was most supportive of this approach at 35 Hudson Yards," said David Childs, Consulting Design Partner at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill.

“For 35 Hudson Yards, our goal was to create a mix of glamorous environments that work for small intimate gatherings as well as elaborate celebrations. Each space was meticulously designed to frame the stunning views of the Hudson River and city skyline and serve as a calming and comfortable oasis. Every room is its own experience and utilizes the finest finishes and materials,” explained Tony Ingrao, Founder of Ingrao Inc.

Three newly completed model residences in the building are also on display. Designed by Tony Ingrao, Residence 5503 is a generous, 1892 square foot, two-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom residence priced at $5.8 million. The famed designer, who is also responsible for the residential interiors lobby and amenities, utilized the residence's high ceilings and gracious gallery to showcase dramatic works of art while utilizing the oversized living room has been designed with an oversized sofa for grand-scale entertaining.

Residence 5502 was designed by Manhattan-based Studio DB. Measuring 2174 square feet with ceilings up to 10'9" and direct views over the Hudson River, Studio DB created distinct environments within the luxurious two-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom home including a glamorous master suite, a cozy library/media room overlooking the Hudson and a comfortable eat-in kitchen. Residence 5502 is priced at $6.8 million.

“Our goal was to create a sophisticated and cozy city retreat for a well-traveled, couple,” said Britt Zunino, Founding Partner of Studio DB. “We imagine our busy clients seeking out Hudson Yards to fulfill their desire to live life to the fullest, with the utmost convenience. A neutral palette of earthy colors, with pops of blue and ochre, mimic the skyline and river views. Thoughtful details and refined finishes add a layer of luxury and warmth to the modern layout and create a sense of intimacy.”

On the 65th floor, Sara Story Design curated Residence 6501, a three-bedroom and 3.5- bathroom home spanning 2570 square feet on the tower's southwest corner overlooking the Hudson River. Based In the nearby Starrett-Lehigh Building, Sara Story combined inspiration from Downtown loft living with grand Park Avenue apartments for the interior of the residence, which features a gracious central entry gallery measuring nearly 20 feet by 10 feet. Residence 6501 is priced at $9.8 million.

“After spending time in the space, I recognized that my inspiration for this home was

the color palette of the sky - soft pinks, blues and greys were the perfect complements to the sleek architecture of the space,” said Sara Story, Founder of Sara Story Design. “Throughout the home I selected vintage furnishings to give the space depth and history, while designing custom pieces to be sculptural, functional and comfortable.”

35 Hudson Yards is the second building in the new neighborhood to offer for-sale residences. 15 Hudson Yards, designed Diller Scofidio + Renfro in collaboration with Rockwell Group, is already over 60 percent sold with contracts totaling nearly $1 billion. 35 Hudson Yards offers a collection of 143 two- to six-bedroom condominium residences starting on the 53rd floor and ranging in price from $5 million to $28 million, plus yet to be priced penthouses. Related Sales LLC and Corcoran Sunshine Marketing Group are the exclusive sales and marketing agents for 35 Hudson Yards.

For high-resolution images of the amenities and model residences at 35 Hudson Yards, please visit: https://related.box.com/s/22rct7ysd650sgby8hwh3poxayfw3fwt.

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ABOUT HUDSON YARDS:

Hudson Yards is being developed by Related Companies and Oxford Properties Group and is a new neighborhood on Manhattan’s West Side. With more than 18 million square feet of mixed-use development, Hudson Yards includes over 100 shops and restaurants, including New York City’s first Neiman Marcus and signature restaurants and food experiences by Chefs and restaurateurs Thomas Keller; José Andrés; David Chang; Michael Lomonaco; Costas Spiliadis; rhubarb and Chef Dan Doherty; and D&D London; approximately 4,000 residences; 14-acres of public open space; a unique cultural space; a 750-seat public school and an Equinox Hotel® with more than 200 rooms – all offering unparalleled amenities for residents, employees and guests. For more information on Hudson Yards, please visit www.HudsonYardsNewYork.com.

ABOUT RELATED COMPANIES:

Related Companies is a global real estate and lifestyle company defined by innovation and the most prominent privately owned real estate firm in the United States. Formed over 40 years ago, Related is a fully-integrated, highly diversified industry leader with experience in virtually every aspect of development, acquisitions, management, finance, marketing and sales. Headquartered in New York City, Related has offices and major developments in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco, South Florida, Washington, D.C., Abu Dhabi and London, and boasts a team of over 3,800 professionals. With over $50 billion in assets owned or under development including the 28-acre Hudson Yards neighborhood development on Manhattan’s West Side, Rosemary Square, the reimagination of downtown West Palm Beach, and The Grand and Related’s Santa Clara development in California. Related was recently named to Fast Company Magazine’s list of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World. Related also owns Equinox® Fitness Clubs and SoulCycle further expanding the company's capabilities into the health and fitness arena and enhancing the value of its properties through an exclusive, branded amenity and lifestyle offering. For more information about Related, please visit www.related.com

ABOUT OXFORD PROPERTIES GROUP:

Oxford Properties Group is a global platform for real estate investment, development and management, with approximately 2,000 employees and over $40 billion in real assets that it manages for itself and on behalf of its co-owners and investment partners. Established in 1960, Oxford has regional offices in Toronto, London and New York, and the company’s portfolio includes approximately 56 million square feet of office, retail, industrial, multi-family and hotel properties. Oxford is the real estate arm of OMERS. For more information, please visit www.oxfordproperties.com.

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