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Ripple Adds 7 New Financial Institutions as Tech Partners

San Francisco-based distributed ledger tech provider Ripple has added seven partner financial institutions.

Business  ·  22 June 2016
Europe

7 Financial Firms to Build Post-Trade Blockchain for Small Businesses

Seven financial institutions have partnered to explore how blockchain tech could benefit small enterprises.

Business  ·  21 June 2016
Europe

Euroclear to Develop Blockchain Gold Settlement System

Clearing and settlement leader Euroclear has announced its first partnership with a blockchain industry business.

Business  ·  21 June 2016
Europe

Post-Trade Blockchain Startup in Limbo After Raising $10 Million

Blockchain startup Cryex is pushing back against reports it is seeking capital to stay afloat amid issues launching one of their core products.

Business  ·  21 June 2016
Europe

Bank of England Explores Blockchain, Says Digital Currency is Far Off

The Bank of England is continuing to explore distributed ledger technology as part of a wider embrace of financial technology.

Business  ·  17 June 2016
Japan

One of Japan’s Largest Banks is Downplaying its Rumored Digital Currency Plans

Is a major Japanese bank developing its own digital currency? MUFG is distancing itself from reports it could release such a product next year.

Business  ·  10 June 2016
Russia

Why Russia’s CSD Believes Blockchain is a ‘Blue Ocean’ Opportunity

Russia's National Settlement Depository discusses why it believes the biggest blockchain opportunities have yet to be uncovered.

Business  ·  7 June 2016
Federal Reserve

90 Central Banks Seek Blockchain Answers at Federal Reserve Event

A number of major central banks worldwide have organized working groups dedicated to exploring blockchain technology and digital currencies.

Business  ·  6 June 2016
Banking

R3 Adds Life Insurance Firm AIA to Blockchain Consortium

Blockchain startup R3CEV has added Hong Kong-based life insurance group AIA to the ranks of its global banking consortium.

Business  ·  2 June 2016
Banking

Barclays Blockchain Veteran Departs Bank for FinTech Consultancy

One of Barclays’ leading blockchain experts has revealed he will be departing the UK banking giant to join a FinTech consultancy called 11:FS.

Business  ·  1 June 2016
Banking

Why ABN Amro Wants to Separate Bitcoin from the Blockchain

ABN Amro managing director Karin Kersten discusses her firm's blockchain strategy and use cases.

Business  ·  29 May 2016
Banking

Goldman Sachs: Blockchain Tech Could Save Capital Markets $6 Billion a Year

A new report from Goldman Sachs Investment Research projects blockchain technology could save billions across industries.

Business  ·  25 May 2016
China

Chinese Finance Giant Joins R3 Blockchain Consortium

A major Chinese financial firm has inked a new partnership with startup R3CEV.

Business  ·  24 May 2016
Banking

The New Banking Standard

In this op-ed, bitcoin enthusiast Martin Hagelstrom touches on the slow but steady embrace of blockchain by the world's banks.

Markets  ·  21 May 2016
Banking

On Blockchain Disillusionment and Bitcoin’s Big Bad Wolves

Beneath the headlines, there’s arguably been the early stirrings of a sea change in the blockchain industry.

Markets  ·  18 May 2016