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Royal Bank of Canada Exploring Blockchain Loyalty Program
Royal Bank of Canada president and CEO Dave McKay issued new comments on the blockchain at a roundtable discussion today.
Norwegian Bank Standards Office Plans Blockchain Summit
Norway's financial institutions are set to meet to discuss blockchain technology, a note from a major private banking standards body reveals.
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.
HSBC: Blockchain Tech Could Complement Central Bank Policies
UK banking group HSBC has outlined how the blockchain could be utilized to facilitate or enhance unconventional central bank policies.
Japanese Trade Ministry Exploring Blockchain Tech in Study Group
Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has been discussing the potential impact of blockchain technology on its domestic finance industry.
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.
IMF Chief: Banks Shouldn't Fear Bitcoin or the Blockchain
The chief of the International Monetary Fund told a group of bankers this week that they don't have much to fear from bitcoin.
Jamie Dimon: Bitcoin Will Not Survive
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has issued new remarks about bitcoin, dismissing the digital currency's potential to survive in the long-term.
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.
Accenture: Asia-Pacific Banks Should Develop Blockchain Strategies
Asia-Pacific banks, credit card firms and startups can be expected to focus on the blockchain in the coming years, according to a new report.
