Search Results for: Distributed ledger technology
DCU Becomes First Credit Union to Join Chamber of Digital Commerce
October 18th, 2016
Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) has joined the Chamber of Digital Commerce, the world’s leading trade association representing the blockchain industry. Its membership reflects DCU’s reputation as an early adopter of technology, which it earned as one of the ...
In China, Two Cities Mirror Blockchain-Bitcoin Divide
October 17th, 2016
Beijing and Shanghai, China’s two most populous and developed cities, are often reminiscent of two siblings. They are similar, but each has its own distinct character. In this light, some rivalry is as inevitable, and it’s now spilling over ...
ICAP acquires Abide Financial
October 13th, 2016
ICAP plc (IAP.L), a leading markets operator and provider of post trade risk mitigation and information services, announces today that it has acquired Abide Financial (Abide), a market-leading global regulatory reporting specialist. Abide will become a subsidiary of ICAP’s ...
Digital Asset, SIX Securities Services partner to bring blockchain to Swiss financial market
September 23rd, 2016
Digital Asset Holdings, a developer of distributed ledger technology (DLT) for the financial services industry, and SIX Securities Services, the post-trade infrastructure operator for the Swiss financial sector have entered into a partnership and announced plans to develop a proof-of-concept ...
UBS wins big bank backing for Utility Settlement Coin concept
August 24th, 2016
BNY Mellon, Deutsche Bank, Icap and Santander have joined with UBS and Clearmatics to advance the Utility Settlement Coin, an asset-backed digital cash instrument implemented on distributed ledger technology. UBS and Clearmatics floated the model in September 2015 to ...
Japanese bank consortium to build new payments network with SBI Ripple Asia
August 23rd, 2016
A consortium of 15 Japanese banks are to work with blockchain joint venture SBI Ripple Asia, to build a new payments platform promising round-the-clock real-time settlement for cross-border and domestic funds transfers. Ripple announced its joint venture with Japanese ...
Eight big FX participants commit to new service
August 18th, 2016
The fast-moving and competitive world of post-trade blockchains sees a new entrant in the form ofCobalt DL, a distributed ledger technology platform looking to slash costs in the world of FX trade processing. Cobalt DL was co-founded by Andy Coyne, ...
Biggest developments in fintech in 2016
June 23rd, 2016
To get to grips with one of the 21st century’s biggest changes in digital – especially in regards to finance and investment – is no easy task for any business. Startups, SMEs and even multi-national corporations have discovered that ...
European Parliament to host blockchain conference
April 18th, 2016
The European Parliament is set to host a four day conference on virtual currencies and blockchains as it seeks to educate MEPs about the fast-growing world of distributed ledgers. Taking part next week, the non-commercial exhibition will bring together ...
Fintech regulation has been a key agenda item at recent meetings of peak financial regulators
April 11th, 2016
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission is talking to the Monetary Authority of Singapore about an agreement to ensure that regulation does not hinder the progress of fintech start-ups looking to operate across the countries’ borders. Fintech regulation has been a key ...
