Santander

Stablecoins

Bank Blockchain Integration: A Challenge Overcome

It's a long road yet to mainstream blockchain use, according to Santander's head of blockchain R&D. But integration, he argues, won't be the issue.

Business  ·  4 January 2018
Banking

American Express Opens First Blockchain Corridor With Ripple Tech

American Express just had its "Charles Lindbergh moment," using Ripple's blockchain to connect Santander clients in Europe and the U.S.

Business  ·  16 November 2017
Supply Chain

Not a Consortium: Banks Form For-Profit Entity for Blockchain Supply Chain

A group of banks is charting forward a new course for how to design a blockchain venture – and this time it's seeking for-profit benefits.

Business  ·  31 October 2017
Banking

‘Red Lyra’ No More: Bank Blockchain Group Rebrands

Alastria, formerly known as Red Lyra, is a Spanish blockchain consortium that has grown to more than 70 members since its launch in May.

Business  ·  17 October 2017
JP Morgan

Broadridge Completes Blockchain Proxy Voting Trial

Investor services firm Broadridge piloted what it called its "first application of blockchain technology" in a high-profile test this week.

Markets  ·  13 April 2017
Banking

Settlement Coin Creators Seek to ‘Liberalize’ Central Banks With Blockchain

A new digital currency built for central banks is designed to make it easier for more people to use two powerful tools: real-time settling and cash.

Business  ·  24 August 2016
Banking

Big Banks Band Together to Launch ‘Settlement Coin’

Four banks have reportedly partnered on a blockchain project aimed at creating a means to clear and settle transactions worldwide.

Business  ·  23 August 2016
Banking

Santander Names Blythe Masters Senior Blockchain Advisor

Banco Santander has named Digital Asset Holdings (DAH) CEO Blythe Masters to a new role as senior blockchain advisor.

Business  ·  12 July 2016
Ripple Labs

Santander UK to Launch Ripple-Powered Payments App in 2016

The UK arm of Spanish banking group Santander has developed a new payments app in partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.

Business  ·  26 May 2016
Banking

12 More Banks Join Blockchain Consortium R3

Twelve more banks have joined the distributed ledger consortium led by startup R3CEV.

Business  ·  17 December 2015
Banking

Santander and UBS Discuss Blockchain at Bank of England Event

Investment bank UBS and Spanish megabank Santander discussed blockchain technology at the Bank of England's Open Forum event held in London today.

Business  ·  11 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

Santander InnoVentures Launches Blockchain Tech Challenge

Santander InnoVentures has announced the launch of a global blockchain challenge to support early stage startups using distributed ledger technology.

Business  ·  5 November 2015
Startups

Blockchain Startup Everledger Wins Meffy Award

Everledger became the first blockchain startup to scoop a 'Meffy' at an award ceremony held in London on Monday night.

Business  ·  21 October 2015
Venture Capital

Santander InnoVentures Adds $4 Million to Ripple’s Series A Round

Ripple has received an estimated $4m in funding from Santander InnoVentures, bringing its Series A total to $32m.

Business  ·  6 October 2015