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Markets

Why Rabobank's Blockchain Cross-Border Tool Isn't Just a Database

Dutch multinational bank Rabobank today announced a cross-border payments tool its creators argue is more powerful than a database.

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Markets

ASX Sets Date for Decision on Blockchain Transition

ASX says it intends to decide on whether it will migrate to a blockchain-based settlement system by the end of 2017.

australia, money

Markets

CSDs to Collaborate in Distributed Ledger First

Two central securities depositories (CSDs) have agreed to collaborate on distributed ledger initiatives in a first-of-its-kind agreement globally.

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Finance

Bank of America, Microsoft Partner on Blockchain Trade Finance

Bank of America and Microsoft have announced their intent to build and test blockchain applications for trade finance.

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Markets

Blockchain Post-Trade Startup Juzhen Raises $23 Million Series A

China's Juzhen Financials has raised $23m (¥153m) to develop clearing and settlement solutions based on blockchain.

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Markets

China's Financial Firms Urge Regulators to Help Mature Blockchain

China’s major financial institutions believe governance should not be replaced in any larger transitions to blockchain.

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Markets

Bank Tech Provider Sinodata Calls for Blockchain Collaborations

Bank technology provider Sinodata is seeking to collaborate with blockchain startups.

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Markets

Asset Managers Expect to Be Using Blockchain in Five Years

A new survey has found that nearly two-thirds (64%) of asset managers expect to using blockchain technology within the next five years.

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Markets

Accenture: Absolute Immutability Will Slow Blockchain Progress

David Treat, managing director and head of Accenture's capital markets blockchain practice, opines on the difficulties of immutability.

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Markets

7 Financial Firms Test Blockchain for Data Management

Credit Suisse, Citi and HSBC are among seven financial firms to participate in a blockchain data management trial.

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