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Blythe Masters: ASX Blockchain Embrace ‘Precedent Setting’

Blythe Masters discusses the potential impact of the ASX decision to implement her company's distributed ledger solution.

Business  ·  7 December 2017
Australia

ASX Says Yes: Stock Market to Settle Trades with DLT

After months of testing and deliberation, ASX has confirmed that it will replace its CHESS post-trade system with DLT developed by Digital Asset.

Business  ·  6 December 2017
Regulation

ASX Request Forces Public Gaming Firm to Spin Out New ICO Startup

Australia-based gaming company iCandy Interactive has been forced to alter plans to launch a token for a new gaming marketplace.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 October 2017
Exchanges

ASX Calls for Review of Distributed Ledger Settlement Platform

The Australian Securities Exchange wants to know more about the Digital Asset DLT platform, and will commission a third party study to do so.

Tech  ·  17 August 2017
Banking

ASX CEO Expresses New Confidence in Blockchain Post-Trade Tests

Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) plans to increase its blockchain investment by the end of this year to build a better product.

Business  ·  17 February 2017
Banking

Digital Asset’s New Challenger: DLT Disillusionment

DA's work with the ASX has resulted in some unhappy stakeholders, but it's all just a part of the process according to parties involved.

Markets  ·  18 January 2017
Australia

ASX Exec Calls for Blockchain Use in Healthcare

The ASX is putting its weight behind another blockchain use case, arguing it could improve existing healthcare processes.

Business  ·  16 November 2016
Australia

Sydney Stock Exchange Completes Blockchain Prototype

The Sydney Stock Exchange has successfully prototyped a blockchain for equity securities.

Business  ·  5 October 2016
Exchanges

ASX Sets Date for Decision on Blockchain Transition

ASX says it intends to decide on whether it will migrate to a blockchain-based settlement system by the end of 2017.

Business  ·  28 September 2016
Australia

ASX Completes First Distributed Ledger Settlement Prototype

The Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) announced today that it has completed the first phase of a distributed ledger tech trial.

Business  ·  18 August 2016
Venture Capital

ASX Buys Bigger Stake in Blockchain Startup DAH

The Australian Stock Exchange is boosting its stake in New York blockchain startup Digital Asset Holdings.

Business  ·  22 June 2016
Australia

ASX Affirms Blockchain Support Following CEO Departure

ASX remains committed to its plans for potential blockchain integration even after the man who helped lead the project resigned.

Business  ·  23 March 2016
Australia

Doubt Cast on ASX Blockchain Trial as CEO Resigns

The ASX CEO who championed the company’s adoption of blockchain tech has resigned, prompting questions about its blockchain work.

Markets  ·  22 March 2016
News

Australian Bitcoin Miner Withdraws Bid for Public IPO

Bitcoin Group is returning $5.9m, it raised from investors after the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) said the firm needed to raise more capital.

Markets  ·  9 March 2016
Banking

ASX Details Blockchain Strategy in Financial Update

The Australian Securities Exchange has revealed its spending as it prepares to build blockchain solutions to improve the Australian equities market.

Business  ·  12 February 2016