Banking

Banking

Mizuho Trials Blockchain for Cross-Border Payments

Mizuho has announced that it recently completed a test involving bitcoin that focused on cross-border securities settlement.

Business  ·  8 March 2016
UK

70% of Financial Institutions Believe Blockchain Will Be Good for Business

So much for disruption? A new survey says 70% of financial institutions believe blockchain will positively impact their business.

Business  ·  8 March 2016
Regulation

KPMG: Blockchain Could Be ‘Antidote’ to High Cost of Regulation

CoinDesk speaks to 'Big Four' financial firm KPMG about its blockchain strategy and theses on the current industry market.

Business  ·  4 March 2016
Banking

The Case for Ripple in the Age of Big Bank Blockchains

CoinDesk profiles distributed ledger startup Ripple's recent market strategy for XRP, the digital asset, in the face of new competitors.

Business  ·  2 March 2016
Banking

ISITC: Majority of Securities Firms Plan to Explore Blockchain This Year

A new survey has revealed that the current buzz around blockchains is driving a focus on technological investment within the financial sector.

Business  ·  1 March 2016
Banking

Bank of America Latest to Conduct Blockchain Trade Finance Trial

Bank of America has revealed it is working on a blockchain-based trial centered on trade finance.

Business  ·  1 March 2016
Banking

Royal Bank of Canada Reveals Blockchain Trial With Ripple

Royal Bank of Canada has revealed it is working on a new proof of concept for distributed ledger-based remittances.

Business  ·  25 February 2016
JP Morgan

Blythe Masters: Wall Street Has Advantage Over Blockchain Startups

Digital Asset Holdings CEO Blythe Masters discussed the business potential of blockchain tech at an event hosted by PwC this week.

Business  ·  25 February 2016
Banking

Ripple: Distributed Ledger Tech Can Save Banks 42% on Payments

A new Ripple Labs report claims banks using XRP as a bridge currency could save up to 42% on costs today.

Business  ·  23 February 2016
Banking

JPMorgan Testing Blockchain Transfers With Over 2,000 Clients

JPMorgan has reportedly been moving money between London and Tokyo as part of a trial using blockchain technology.

Markets  ·  23 February 2016
Banking

Dwolla is Back, But Focused on Blockchain, Not Bitcoin

CoinDesk speaks to Dwolla about its hiatus from the bitcoin space and why it's now interested in blockchain business applications

Business  ·  19 February 2016
Japan

Mizuho, Microsoft Japan Trial Blockchain System for Syndicated Loans

Financial services giant Mizuho has announced a second blockchain technology trial that will focus on syndicated loans.

Business  ·  18 February 2016
Banking

European Central Bank Exploring Blockchain Tech Applications

In a new report, the European Central Bank (ECB) has said it is investigating blockchain use within its securities and payments settlement systems.

Tech  ·  17 February 2016
Japan

Mizuho to Develop Blockchain Tech for Internal Recordkeeping

Mizuho Financial has announced it is seeking to develop a blockchain application for internal recordkeeping.

Business  ·  16 February 2016
Banking

7 Asian Banks Investigating Bitcoin and Blockchain Tech

CoinDesk looks at activity from Asia's biggest banks in the bitcoin and blockchain space.

Markets  ·  16 February 2016