Banking
Former State Street Blockchain Lead Launches Post-Trade Startup
State Street’s former blockchain lead has launched a new startup focused on using the tech to “redesign” the securities services industry.
Blockchain and the Race Towards Irrelevance
Are financial incumbents in denial about the true impact of blockchain tech? Blockchain specialist Matthew Spoke argues the answer might be yes.
Capgemini to Develop Blockchain Loyalty Tech Amid ‘Aggressive’ Hiring
Capgemini took its latest step on its bid to dramatically increase its investment in blockchain tech this week, announcing a retail payments trial.
Korea Exchange Talks Top-Down Approach to Blockchain Innovation
The Korea Exchange opens up about its strategy on blockchain tech and why it is investigating how it could be used to open new markets.
Why Silvergate’s CEO is Banking 15 Bitcoin Companies
As Silvergate Bank prepares to give its 16th bitcoin account its CEO talks about how he got in the business of working with digital currency startups.
Four Genuine Blockchain Use Cases
Financial institutions may have more limited ways to harness the technology than previously thought, one researcher argues.
How Fidor Bank is Using Ethereum to Rethink Banking
Fidor Bank CIO Patrick Gruban takes CoinDesk inside a recent tech trial it conducted using the Ethereum blockchain.
Settlement Experts Predict Three Fates for Blockchain at Consensus 2016
Digital Asset, itBit, Nasdaq and CME Group gathered at the Consensus 2016 conference to discuss the future of blockchain in finance.
Post-Trade Distributed Ledger Group Grows to 37 Members
The Post-Trade Distributed Ledger Group has taken steps to formalize its operations and add clarity to its structure.
Chain Unveils Blockchain Platform Built By and for Financial Industry
Blockchain startup Chain is today releasing a new permissioned protocol built in collaboration with 10 financial and telecom firms.
