Banking

India

Central Bank-Backed Group Plans Blockchain Platform Launch in India

Researchers in India supported by the country's central bank are planning to launch a new blockchain platform this year.

Business  ·  1 September 2017
Russia

‘Misunderstanding’: Vitalik Buterin to Create New Entity for Russian Bank Deal

Russian bank Vnesheconombank is shedding light on its work with ethereum creator, Vitalik Buterin, and pledging to retract past statements.

Business  ·  31 August 2017
Banking

Citi Speaks: State-Backed Cryptocurrency Key to Blockchain Adoption

Citi's head of cash management for Asia-Pacific explains why state-issued currencies on a blockchain could supercharge the technology's potential.

Business  ·  30 August 2017
Regulation

Colombian Central Bank to Test R3 Distributed Ledger Software

Banco de la Republica Colombia, the South American nation's central bank, has officially joined the R3 distributed ledger consortium.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 August 2017
Russia

Russia’s Vnesheconombank Unveils New Blockchain Research Centre

Vnesheconombank is partnering with the Russian government to establish a new blockchain and quantum computing research hub.

Business  ·  28 August 2017
Banking

Bank of England: DLT Shift Could Lead to New Securities Monopolies

The U.K.'s central bank has warned that a shift to DLT could bring about both positive and unwelcome changes in the securities settlement industry.

Policy & regulation  ·  28 August 2017
Banking

Bank of America Files 9 More Blockchain Patent Applications

Nine more blockchain-related patent applications filed by Bank of America have been made public, a number that brings the bank's total to at least 30.

Business  ·  25 August 2017
Banking

Bernanke, Berners-Lee to Headline Ripple’s ‘Sibos-Killer’ Conference

Distributed ledger startup Ripple is ramping up its competition with banking services provider Swift by launching a rival conference this fall.

Business  ·  24 August 2017
Loans

Credit Suisse Eyes 2018 Launch for Blockchain Loans Platform

A group of banks led by Credit Suisse is eyeing the launch of a blockchain platform for syndicated loans, according to reports.

Business  ·  21 August 2017
Banks

Swift’s Cross-Border Blockchain Trial Is Moving Into Its Next Phase

Swift has completed development work on its first blockchain proof-of-concept, and six global banks are about to put it through its paces.

Business  ·  21 August 2017
Banking

CULedger Credit Union Consortium Launches Blockchain Services Business

A blockchain initiative backed by a group of US credit unions has formed a new organization to support its efforts.

Business  ·  16 August 2017
Bitcoin

Swiss Bank to Sell Ether and Bitcoin Cash to Customers

A private Swiss bank is expanding a digital asset management service it launched earlier this summer to include new cryptocurrencies.

Business  ·  16 August 2017
Japan

IT Giant NTT Data Enlists 13 Companies for Blockchain Consortium

Japan's largest IT services firm, NTT Data, has announced a new consortium aimed to investigate use cases for blockchain technology.

Policy & regulation  ·  16 August 2017
Banking

Bahrain’s Bank ABC Joins R3 Distributed Ledger Consortium

Bahrain-based Arab Banking Corporation, also known as Bank ABC, has revealed it is joining the R3 distributed ledger consortium.

Business  ·  15 August 2017
Banks

Bank of America Has Filed for Over 20 Blockchain Patents Already

Bank of America is emerging as one of the most active banks when it comes to filing patents over claimed innovations in blockchain and cryptocurrency.

Policy & regulation  ·  11 August 2017