Clearing and Settlement

London Stock Exchange Watching for ‘Interesting’ Blockchain Use Cases: CEO

The London Stock Exchange is waiting to see which blockchain use cases gain traction before taking the plunge itself, CEO Nikhil Rathi has said.

Business  ·  2 May 2019

South Africa’s Central Bank Claims Success in Blockchain Payment Trial

South Africa Reserve Bank indicates that tests of a blockchain-based system for interbank clearance and settlement produced astonishing results.

Policy & regulation  ·  6 June 2018
Bitcoin

CBOE CEO Blasts ‘Uncalled For’ Bitcoin Futures Critiques

CBOE's chief executive is pushing back at suggestions that the exchange's newly-launched bitcoin futures market was hastily done.

Markets  ·  11 December 2017
Patents

Nasdaq Awarded Patent for Blockchain Data Matching System

Nasdaq has been awarded a patent for a blockchain-based data matching system that could boost efficiency in clearing and settlement.

Tech  ·  18 October 2017
Securities

London School of Economics Paper Says Blockchain Could Reduce Custody Risks

A new London School of Economics paper suggests that blockchain tech could alleviate custody risks for securities owners.

Tech  ·  2 June 2016