Commonwealth Bank

CommBank Develops Blockchain Market to Boost Biodiversity

The prototype blockchain marketplace is aimed to support sustainable development and reward landowners for protecting the environment.

Tech  ·  21 August 2019

World Bank, CommBank Team Up for ‘World First’ Blockchain Bond Transaction

The World Bank says its new debt instrument "bond-i" is the first bond to have both issuance and trading recorded on a blockchain.

Business  ·  16 May 2019
Australia

Australia’s CSIRO, CommBank Complete ‘Smart Money’ Blockchain Trial

Australia's federal science agency CSIRO and CommBank have trialed a blockchain payments prototype they say could save "hundreds of millions" a year.

Policy & regulation  ·  13 November 2018
Australia

Australia Wants Citizens With Disability to Settle Insurance on a Blockchain

Australians with disabilities may soon have an easier way to settle insurance payments, thanks to a blockchain initiative from CommBank and CSIRO.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 October 2018
Banking

World Bank’s Blockchain Bond Experiment Raises $81 Million

The World Bank's blockchain bond raised $110 million AUD, and is based on a private ethereum network.

Business  ·  24 August 2018
Banking

The World Bank Is About to Settle a Blockchain Bond Worth $73 Million

The World Bank is expected to settle its first blockchain-based bond worth $73 Million at the end of this month.

Business  ·  23 August 2018
Banking

World Bank Taps Australia’s CommBank to Issue Its First Blockchain Bond

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has been chosen by the World Bank Group to help issue a bond over a blockchain.

Business  ·  10 August 2018
Banking

Bulls Get Relief as Bitcoin Price Beats $6.5K Resistance

Bitcoin's price rose above $6,500 today, offering some respite for the badly battered bulls.

Markets  ·  10 August 2018
Australia

Commonwealth Bank Claims Success in Global Trade Blockchain Trial

Commonwealth Bank of Australia has announced the completion of a cross-border shipment that was tracked with blockchain.

Business  ·  30 July 2018
Banking

Australia’s CommBank Plans to Issue a Bond on the Blockchain

The Commonwealth Bank of Australia has revealed a plan to issue a bond over a blockchain system in collaboration with a major world issuer.

Business  ·  6 December 2017
Australia

Commonwealth Bank Plans More Blockchain Investments in 2017

Commonwealth Bank plans to keep spending on blockchain tech.

Markets  ·  16 February 2017
Australia

Commonwealth Bank Develops Blockchain for Government Bonds

A major bank in Australia is testing blockchain for the exchange of government bonds.

Tech  ·  25 January 2017
Supply Chain

Commonwealth Bank, Wells Fargo Test Blockchain for Cotton Trade

Commonwealth Bank and Wells Fargo have announced they are testing blockchain for use in trade finance, focusing on the global cotton market.

Business  ·  24 October 2016