Banking
JP Morgan's New DLT Lead: We're Not Done With Blockchain Innovation
Christine Moy, Amber Baldet's successor at JPMorgan, shares her thoughts on the future of enterprise DLT and the role of public blockchain networks.
Venezuelan President Launches Cryptocurrency-Funded Youth Bank
Venezuela is reportedly launching a youth bank to be funded by the state's controversial cryptocurrency, the petro.
12 Chinese Banks Say They Deployed Blockchain in 2017
Nearly half of the 26 publicly listed banks in China said they deployed blockchain applications in 2017.
JPMorgan Seeks Patent for Blockchain-Powered Interbank Payments
A patent application by JPMorgan Chase suggests putting financial transaction information on a distributed ledger.
Arrington-Backed Startup Launches Crypto-for-Cash Credit Platform
A crypto lending startup backed by TechCrunch founder Michael Arrington launched a U.S. dollar credit platform on Monday.
How Blockchain Trade Finance Is Breaking Proof-of-Concept Gridlock
After years of tests and concepts, enterprise blockchain may be having a breakthrough moment, with several notable trials in trade finance advancing.
Banking Giant ING Is Quietly Becoming a Serious Blockchain Innovator
Dutch bank ING, which made a splash last year with a modification to zero-knowledge proofs, is adding another innovative wrinkle to privacy in DLT.
Bank of America Is Closing My Three-Year-Old's Account Over Crypto
My daughter is 3 years old. Bank of America is closing her account because of her “risk profile” and a highly indirect “connection” to cryptocurrency.
Court Forces Chile's Banks to Reopen Crypto Exchange Accounts
A Chilean court has ordered banks to reopen the accounts of crypto exchanges after the institutions announced their plans to close them in March.
Ripple Says Sales of XRP Cryptocurrency Rose 83% In Q1
While XRP's price has fallen since the end of the year, Ripple's sales of the cryptocurrency are stronger than ever.
