We recommend that all organizations working with crypto, web3 or digital assets implement transaction policies. This is a great way to prevent loss of assets without sacrificing speed and efficiency from an operational perspective. If you’re interested in learning what a crypto transaction policy is and why it’s important, check out the basics here. If you’re ready to start implementing transaction policies at your organization, you’ve come to the right place.

PostgreSQL is a powerful, open-source relational database management system (RDBMS). Because of its robustness and scalability, PostgreSQL is used extensively in the cloud. Most public cloud providers including AWS, Azure and GCP provide database services to their customers based on PostgreSQL.

ABN AMRO, headquartered in Amsterdam, became the first bank in Europe to register a digital bond on the public blockchain, using Fireblocks. The digital bond was issued to a select group of investors to raise funds on behalf of APOC, an ABN AMRO commercial client in the aerospace industry. ABN AMRO’s bond issuance sets an innovative precedent in bringing more real world use cases of blockchain technology to traditional financial markets.

“Not your keys, not your crypto” is a common phrase in the world of digital assets, and for good reason. Private keys are the only information required to sign transactions and move your digital assets. Because of this, only trusted individuals or third parties should have access to your organization’s private keys. But how do you ensure this stays true as you grow your business, team, and network of counterparties?

2022 has seen a slowdown for the cryptocurrency ecosystem, as well as a decrease in demand for cryptocurrency-related activities like cryptomining. Even before the catastrophic implosion of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange, multiple market bubbles (from failed exchanges other than FTX) and events like Ethereum’s highly anticipated transition from proof of work to proof of stake have dampened enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies.

PA Consulting recently joined forces with RKVST to host a Hackathon, looking to identify new and innovative propositions for digital supply chains. Could the teams of PA consultants and analysts identify opportunities to help their clients using RKVST technology? Short answer: YES! Many of today’s business challenges can be addressed with a reliable evidence ledger. If you want the long answer, read on.

The FTX crypto disaster is a great lesson in risk management. It brings into focus the importance of knowing where your valuables are and how they are being managed.