Capital Markets

Banking

Abu Dhabi Bank Settles $500 Million Bond on a Blockchain

Abu Dhabi-based Al Hilal Bank has carried out a blockchain-based transaction for an Islamic bond worth $500 million.

Business  ·  27 November 2018
IPOs

Nearly 500 Crypto Startups Bank at Silvergate, IPO Filing Reveals

The California-based operator of Silvergate Bank has detailed its relationships with the cryptocurrency industry as part of its IPO filing with the SEC.

Business  ·  21 November 2018
Regulation

Singapore’s Stock Exchange Clarifies Rules for Listed Firms Issuing ICOs

SGX has clarified the rules for publicly listed companies planning to conduct token sales.

Policy & regulation  ·  20 November 2018
Switzerland

Crypto Exchange-Traded Product to Launch on Swiss Stock Exchange

The first ever exchange-traded product tracking multiple cryptocurrencies will start trading next week on Switzerland's Six stock exchange.

Markets  ·  19 November 2018
IPOs

Bitmain Denies Reports CEO Jihan Wu Ousted from Bitcoin Miner’s Board

Mining giant Bitmain says CEO Jihan Wu still serves on its board, despite media reports to the contrary.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 November 2018
IPOs

Bitcoin Miner Canaan’s IPO Likely Delayed After Hong Kong Filing Expires

Canaan Creative's IPO may be in doubt as the bitcoin mining firm's filing with the Hong Kong Stock Exchange has now lapsed.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 November 2018
Banking

Singapore’s Central Bank, SGX Develop Blockchain Settlement System

The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the nation's stock exchange have developed a blockchain-based settlement system for tokenized assets.

Business  ·  12 November 2018
Exchanges

Crypto Exchanges Must ‘Grow or Die,’ Says Exec at Fintech Firm Cinnober

Cinnober, a fintech company founded a full decade before the bitcoin white paper came out, wants to help today's crypto trading platforms mature.

Business  ·  8 November 2018
Banking

15 Banks Join DTCC Post-Trade Blockchain as Project Enters Testing

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation is now testing its main blockchain project with 15 global banks, before taking the tech live in 2019. 

Business  ·  6 November 2018
UK

DeVere Group Targets Arbitrage With New Crypto Fund

U.K.-based financial advisory firm deVere Group has launched an actively managed fund offering investors exposure to cryptocurrencies.

Markets  ·  2 November 2018
Exchanges

Coinbase’s Head of Trading Resigns After Six Months on Job

The head of trading at Coinbase, Hunter Merghart, has resigned just six months after joining the crypto startup from Barclays, CoinDesk has learned.

Business  ·  31 October 2018
Hong Kong

Hong Kong Stock Exchange Taps Digital Asset for Post-Trade Blockchain Trial

The Hong Kong Stock Exchange has teamed up with DLT startup Digital Asset to develop a blockchain platform for post-trade processing.

Business  ·  31 October 2018
Ethereum

Ethereum’s Biggest Enterprise Group Is Releasing New Software Specs

The largest blockchain consortium has released its latest round of specifications – the next steps to harmonizing the way big companies use ethereum.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 October 2018
News

Germany’s Central Bank Claims Success in Blockchain Settlement Trial

Germany's central bank and Deutsche Börse say they have successfully completed a blockchain trial for securities settlement.

Business  ·  25 October 2018
News

Microfinance Firm Plans Issuance of Shariah-Compliant Blockchain Bonds

An Indonesian microfinance firm is looking to put Sharia compliant bonds called sukuks on the blockchain to fund social projects.

Markets  ·  25 October 2018