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Specter of Ethereum Hard Fork Worries Australian Banking Group
As the ethereum community debates a hard fork option to undo losses sustained by The DAO, ANZ is questioning the credibility of public blockchains.
BNP Paribas Lab to Focus on Distributed Ledgers
BNP Paribas Securities Services has announced a new innovation lab that will focus on big data and distributed ledger tech.
Toyota Financial Services Joins R3 Consortium
Toyota joins R3CEV, making it the first member of the auto industry to join the distributed ledger consortium.
Mizuho Tests Digital Currency-Powered Settlement
Built in partnership with IBM Mizuho Financial Group announced today that it has tested the use of a token-based blockchain settlement system.
Ripple Adds 7 New Financial Institutions as Tech Partners
San Francisco-based distributed ledger tech provider Ripple has added seven partner financial institutions.
7 Financial Firms to Build Post-Trade Blockchain for Small Businesses
Seven financial institutions have partnered to explore how blockchain tech could benefit small enterprises.
Euroclear to Develop Blockchain Gold Settlement System
Clearing and settlement leader Euroclear has announced its first partnership with a blockchain industry business.
Post-Trade Blockchain Startup in Limbo After Raising $10 Million
Blockchain startup Cryex is pushing back against reports it is seeking capital to stay afloat amid issues launching one of their core products.
Bank of England Explores Blockchain, Says Digital Currency is Far Off
The Bank of England is continuing to explore distributed ledger technology as part of a wider embrace of financial technology.
One of Japan's Largest Banks is Downplaying its Rumored Digital Currency Plans
Is a major Japanese bank developing its own digital currency? MUFG is distancing itself from reports it could release such a product next year.
