Banking
Qatar's Commercial Bank is Expanding its Blockchain Remittance Trials
Having finished testing a blockchain prototype focused on international remittances, the Commercial Bank now says it plans to expand the pilot.
Behind on Blockchain? Central Banks Are Catching Up Quick
A central bank blockchain consortium? That might be the natural next step given accelerating industry activity, argues CoinDesk's Noelle Acheson.
R3 Blasts JP Morgan Consortium Exit as 'At Odds' With Global Banks
JP Morgan is out at the global banking consortium R3 – and the group had some choice words to describe its departure.
Catastrophic Property Risks? There's a Blockchain for That
Insurance consortium B3i is in the middle of a "sprint" to complete a smart contract to help more efficiently protect risky property.
Ripple Adds 10 New Financial Firms to 'Blockchain Network'
Ten new partners have joined Ripple's "blockchain network," which focuses on cross-border transactions and DLT standards.
EU Report: DLT Could Increase Cyber Risks for Financial Institutions
The proliferation of new technologies such as blockchain could increase risks in Europe’s financial system, according to a new report.
'Nowhere Near the Web'? Blockchain Adoption Sees Debate at MIT Event
At an MIT event this weekend, blockchain experts spoke out on the state of the tech and the obstacles that lie in the path of mainstream adoption.
Swift Selects Hyperledger Tech For Cross-Border Blockchain Test
Swift has revealed new details of its banking-focused blockchain proof-of-concept that already has a number of notable partners participating.
Blockchain Could Expand Central Bank Access, Says Bank of Japan
Central banks could allow access around the clock if they used blockchains, a senior Bank of Japan official speculated last week.
