Banking
Payments Firm Qiwi Wants to Launch Russia's R3CEV
Russian payments provider Qiwi has revealed it wants to launch a domestic blockchain consortium.
Deutsche Bank Seeks Real-World Impact With Blockchain Strategy
Deutsche Bank's Ed Budd talks about the investment bank's blockchain strategy and how it is pursuing trials that explore its real-world use.
Barclays Demos R3’s Corda Distributed Ledger at London Event
Barclays demonstrated a smart contract platform built on Corda, R3's new distributed ledger project, in London today.
Regulators: Federal Preemption of State Blockchain Laws Unlikely
The FDIC and three state-level regulators discussed blockchain technology at a panel today centered on the future of US regulation.
Banca IMI Researcher: Blockchain Won't Work if Banks Don't Change
The head of interest rate and credit models at Banca IMI has penned a new paper on blockchain tech.
Ripple Hires SWIFT Board Member to Take Over Global Accounts
Ripple has hired SWIFT board member Marcus Treacher as its global head of strategic accounts.
How R3 and Major Banks Are Building a New Kind of Distributed Ledger
Banking consortium R3 discusses the implementation strategy behind its forthcoming distributed ledger tech Corda.
BNP Sees 3 Reasons Why Crowdfunding Could Benefit from Blockchain
BNP Paribas is choosing to begin its public experiments with blockchain tech by pursuing one of its less discussed use cases – crowdfunding.
9 Big Takeaways from R3's New Distributed Ledger Debut
Consortium startup R3CEV took steps to highlight its more experimental internal work with shared ledgers this week. Here are nine big takeaways.
7 Wall Street Firms Test Blockchain for Credit Default Swaps
Credit default swaps and blockchain capabilities come together in a successful test announced by the DTCC, J.P. Morgan, Markit, and others.
