Wall Street

Regulation

How Distributed Ledgers Impact Post-Trade in a Dodd-Frank World

Cromwell & Moring LLP attorneys explore the relationship between blockchain and the Dodd-Frank financial reform law.

Policy & regulation  ·  9 July 2016
Ethereum

‘Blockchain Revolution’ Comes to Wall Street at Nasdaq Event

The authors of "Blockchain Revolution" spoke this morning about their latest published work at an event hosted by Nasdaq.

Business  ·  18 May 2016
Wall Street

73% of Finance Pros Think Blockchain Tech Can Thrive Without Bitcoin

A new survey suggests that many finance professionals see a bright future for the blockchain – just not one involving bitcoin.

Markets  ·  6 October 2015
Banking

JPMorgan CEO Cautious on Blockchain Tech Despite New Partnership

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon issued new remarks on bitcoin and the blockchain as part of today's Barclays Global Financial Services Conference.

Business  ·  18 September 2015
Exchanges

Coinbase Expands Bitcoin Services to Canada

Bitcoin users in Canada can now buy and sell bitcoin using Coinbase, a move that brings the startup closer to launching in 30 countries by 2016.

Business  ·  31 August 2015
Wall Street

Blockstack.io on Wall Street’s Budding Blockchain Interest

CoinDesk profiles Blockstack, one of a new wave of blockchain firms seeking to partner with financial firms on initiatives involving the technology.

Business  ·  27 August 2015
Wall Street

Overstock’s tØ Acquires Broker Firm for Wall Street Disruption

Overstock's crypto subsidiary tØ has acquired Wall Street firm SpeedRoute, a move CEO Joseph Cammarata termed a "quantum leap" for securities trading.

Business  ·  27 August 2015
Exchanges

TØ Co-Founder Talks Overstock’s Wall Street Strategy

In a new interview, tØ co-founder John Tabacco opens up about Overstock's blockchain offerings for Wall Street and its working relationship with ICBC.

Business  ·  6 August 2015
JP Morgan

Bitcoin and Trading Execs Team up to Disrupt Settlement

A bitcoin entrepreneur and a trading veteran have partnered on a blockchain project that aims to streamline the way assets are exchanged.

Business  ·  27 July 2015
Wall Street

ItBit to Host Private Blockchain Summit for Wall Street Elite

Bitcoin exchange itBit is hosting a private gathering of financial professionals in New York on Monday.

Business  ·  24 July 2015
Banks

Survey: 47% of Finance Pros Say Firms Exploring Blockchain Tech

New data suggests that many financial professionals see their industry being reshaped by blockchain technology.

Markets  ·  23 July 2015
Wall Street

Inside R3CEV’s Plot to Bring Distributed Ledgers to Wall Street

CoinDesk profiles R3CEV, the stealthy crypto-venture firm working to bridge traditional finance and blockchain technology.

Tech  ·  21 July 2015
Wall Street

Blythe Masters Joins Digital Currency Advocacy Group as Advisor

The Chamber of Digital Commerce, a digital currency advocacy group, has appointed former Wall Street executive Blythe Masters as an advisor.

Markets  ·  1 July 2015
New York

New York Stock Exchange Launches Bitcoin Price Index

The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has announced the launch of a bitcoin price index (NYXBT).

Markets  ·  19 May 2015
Wall Street

Bitcoin in the Headlines: Wall Street Goes ‘Nuts’

This week media coverage galvanized around positive stories reflecting the increasing interest of Wall Street in bitcoin technology.

Tech  ·  27 March 2015