Banking
IBM, Westpac and More Trial Blockchain for Bank Guarantees
A distributed ledger trial united IBM and two Australia-based banks in an effort to improve the commercial property leasing process.
Germany's Commerzbank Announces Blockchain Trade Finance Trial
German banking institution Commerzbank is looking to digitize the trade finance process using blockchain.
Swift Completes Blockchain Smart Contracts Trial
Interbank messaging platform Swift has completed a blockchain proof-of-concept built using a data oracle from startup SmartContract.
Daimler AG Issues €100 Million Corporate Bond in Blockchain Trial
German automaker Daimler AG has issued a corporate bond worth €100m as part of a blockchain pilot project.
R3 Completes DLT Commercial Paper Prototype with Bank Partners
Consortium startup R3 has completed work with four banks on a prototype that issues short-term debt over its Corda distributed ledger platform.
Bitspark Embarks on Blockchain Remittance Trial with UN in Tajikistan
Bitspark has revealed is working with the United Nations Development Programme on a trial aimed to build financial inclusion in Tajikistan.
European Banks Select IBM Blockchain for Small Business Trade Finance
IBM has been chosen by Digital Trade Chain, a consortium of major European banks, to build a new blockchain platform for SMEs.
Barclays Pitches UK Finance Regulator on Cryptocurrencies
UK banking giant Barclays is reportedly helping to educate regulators on blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
Bank of China, Tencent to Trial Blockchain in New Research Effort
The Bank of China is partnering with Tencent, one of the country's biggest internet companies, to trial blockchain tech in financial applications.
Cambodia's Central Bank Pushes Ahead with Blockchain Payments Trials
The National Bank of Cambodia has said it will continue to develop interbank payment solutions using blockchain tech.
