Latest from Michael del Castillo
First Long-Term LedgerX Bitcoin Option Pegs Price at $10,000
The first ever LedgerX long-term bitcoin futures option pegs the cryptocurrency price at $10,000 by next December.
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.
Code Name Babylon: Cobalt Is Spinning Off a New Blockchain Subsidiary
Distributed ledger startup Cobalt is seeking to spin off part of its technology in a bid to win ground in a wider variety of enterprise use cases.
Brazil's Central Bank Is Ramping Up Blockchain R&D
Brazil's central bank is now moving to increase the quantity of its blockchain work – months after abandoning the effort.
11:FS Backs Off $50 Million Blockchain for Banking Fund
An emerging fintech consulting firm has revealed that it shuttered a fund aimed at raising money for enterprise blockchain startups.
Britain's Royal Mint Reveals Details on 'Live' Blockchain for Tracking Gold
At the London Blockchain Summit this week, the U.K.'s Royal Mint revealed details of its gold tracking blockchain, RMG, and hinted at plans to come.
Nasdaq Exec: Blockchain Progress Slow Amid Real-World Roadblocks
Far from big leaps, modernizing the financial system with blockchain will take small steps, according to an executive from Nasdaq Clearing.
London Stock Exchange Exec: Fiat Cash Impeding Blockchain Trials
An exec from the London Stock Exchange hinted at growing pains for bank blockchains Tueday, suggesting fiat currencies may be hindering innovation.
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.
