Citi

Banking

Citigroup CEO: Bitcoin Threat Will Give Rise to State Cryptocurrencies

Citigroup CEO Michael Corbat has predicted that state-sponsored digital currencies will arise from the threat posed by bitcoin.

Business  ·  9 November 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
Hacking

Swift Says Hackers Can Unite Banks and Blockchain Disruptors

Long a target of blockchain disruptors, the ultimate banking middleman, Swift, is looking to re-position itself as part of the fight against hackers.

Policy & regulation  ·  15 June 2017
Startups

Chain is Now Working on Six ‘Citi-Sized’ Blockchain Networks

After revealing its part in a Nasdaq to Citi blockchain, Chain's Adam Ludwin talks about the half a dozen other projects his company is behind.

Business  ·  7 June 2017
News

One for All? Citi, DTCC and PwC Talk Blockchain Teamwork at Consensus 2017

Enterprise blockchain was on full display at Consensus 2017 in New York City today.

Markets  ·  22 May 2017
Payments

Citi, Nasdaq Partner on Blockchain Payments Solution

Global financial institution Citi and stock exchange Nasdaq have partnered on a new blockchain payments initiative.

Business  ·  22 May 2017
Funding

Citi Invests in Blockchain Startup Axoni’s Series A Round

Global financial institution Citi has invested in distributed ledger startup Axoni, the company announced today.

Business  ·  11 May 2017
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
Banking

7 Financial Firms Test Blockchain for Data Management

Credit Suisse, Citi and HSBC are among seven financial firms to participate in a blockchain data management trial.

Business  ·  20 September 2016
Banking

Citi: Bitcoin is an Opportunity for Banks, Not a Threat

A new research report by banking giant Citi asserts that it does not view bitcoin and other digital currencies as a disruptive threat.

Business  ·  30 June 2016
Banking

Citi, Nordea Select Bitcoin Compliance Firm for Accelerators

Bitcoin compliance startup Polycoin was recently accepted into two incubators, one backed by Citi and the other by Nordea.

Business  ·  27 November 2015
Banking

Meet the 25 Banks Working With Distributed Ledger Startup R3

Here's a round-up of the 25 banking partners currently working with R3 on distributed ledger technology projects.

Business  ·  7 November 2015
Banking

Citi, HSBC Partner With R3CEV As Blockchain Project Adds 13 Banks

Thirteen additional major investment banks including Citi, HSBC and Bank of America Chase have partnered with distributed ledger startup R3CEV.

Business  ·  29 September 2015
Hackathon

Blockchain Insurance Solution Wins Consensus 2015 Makeathon

The Consensus 2015 Makeathon drew to a close today when Team 15 was awarded the event's $5,000 prize for a blockchain insurance app.

Business  ·  9 September 2015
Goldman Sachs

8 Banking Giants Embracing Bitcoin and Blockchain Tech

Despite an initial skepticism, major financial institutions are beginning to become more public with their interest in bitcoin and the blockchain.

Markets  ·  27 July 2015