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Banking

Blockchain Ideologies Clash as Money2020 Spotlights Capital Markets

A conversation about blockchain in capital markets highlighted the contrasting ways innovators are seeking to change financial systems.

Business  ·  24 October 2016
Banking

Bank Execs Want An ‘Even Playing Field’ For Industry Blockchains

Many banks are working on blockchain projects, but recent survey respondents expressed concerns about regulation and standards.

Markets  ·  23 October 2016
Banking

UBS Names Former APAC CTO New Blockchain Lead

Following the departure of Alex Batlin, Swiss banking giant UBS has named a new head of blockchain.

Business  ·  21 October 2016
Banking

Nasdaq Sees Low Hanging Fruit in Blockchain Post-Trade

Stock exchange giant Nasdaq discussed its vision for blockchain post-trade at an event in the UK last week.

Business  ·  19 October 2016
Exchanges

Winklevoss Brothers Tap State Street for Key Bitcoin ETF Role

State Street has been tapped to help launch the first bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).

Business  ·  19 October 2016
JP Morgan

JP Morgan, Credit Suisse Among 8 in Latest Bank Blockchain Test

Axoni partners with JP Morgan and Credit Suisse to build a blockchain-based equity swaps processing prototype.

Business  ·  18 October 2016
India

Bank Trials Show India’s Blockchain Interest on Rise

Two banks in India have reportedly partnered on a series of blockchain trials aimed at testing the waters for potential new services.

Business  ·  17 October 2016
Banking

Korean Credit Card Giant to Integrate Blockchain Identity Service

South Korea’s largest credit card company is set to use a blockchain identity solution developed by local bitcoin startup Coinplug.

Business  ·  17 October 2016
Russia

Russia’s Largest Bank is Worried About Blockchain’s Dark Side

Russia's largest bank discusses the future of financial intermediaries, and how blockchain could impact today's established order.

Business  ·  17 October 2016
China

In China, Two Cities Mirror Blockchain-Bitcoin Divide

A central divide in the blockchain industry is being mirrored in the startup cultures of two major cities.

Business  ·  16 October 2016
Europe

Could Bitcoin Be the Future of Blockchain Post Trade?

Conventional thinking about blockchain technology's use in stock markets may be wrong, according to one academic.

Business  ·  13 October 2016
India

Emirates NBD, ICICI Complete Cross-Border Blockchain Transaction

Major banks in Dubai and India have embarked on a series of blockchain trials with the help of Infosys.

Business  ·  12 October 2016
Banking

Digital Asset Latest to File Blockchain Patent Application

Digital Asset Holdings' patent application reveals new details about how its blockchain product will work.

Business  ·  11 October 2016
Federal Reserve

Federal Reserve Governor to Address Blockchain in New Speech

Federal Reserve board member Lael Brainard is scheduled to issue new remarks on blockchain technology later this week.

Business  ·  6 October 2016
Australia

Sydney Stock Exchange Completes Blockchain Prototype

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

Business  ·  5 October 2016