Banking
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.
R3 Announces New Distributed Ledger Technology Corda
R3 is building a blockchain platform designed to work without a central controller while still working with banks and regulators.
BNP Paribas to Launch Blockchain Crowdfunding Tools in 2016
A subsidiary of BNP Paribas Group has launched a blockchain tech initiative centered on the crowdfunding of private securities.
Why Financial Incumbents Need to Be Brave on Blockhain
Markit VP and blockchain leader Jeffrey Billingham examines the challenge of building a long-term framework for the technology in financial services.
