Banking
Hitachi Tests Private Blockchain for Rewards Points
Japan's Hitachi is working on a new blockchain test, one that explores how the tech could power its rewards points program.
Northern Trust Goes Live With IBM-Powered Private Equities Blockchain
With $6.7tn in assets under custody, Northern Trust has formally launched its first blockchain product with a little help from IBM.
Swift is Recruiting Banks for Blockchain Tests
Swift plans hopes banks will sign up for its developing blockchain program after it issues criteria guidelines.
The Big Mistakes Enterprises Are Making on Blockchain
Why corporations need to think bigger to maximize the benefits of blockchain.
ASX CEO Expresses New Confidence in Blockchain Post-Trade Tests
Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) plans to increase its blockchain investment by the end of this year to build a better product.
State Bank of India Launches New Blockchain Finance Consortium
India’s largest bank is spearheading 'Bankchain' – a newly unveiled consortium focused on blockchain applications.
Swift Reveals Future Global Payment Tech – Blockchain Not Included
While Swift is bullish on its explorations of blockchain, it has sidestepped the tech in its new cross-border payments service, unveiled today.
Post-Trade Giant NSD: Blockchain 'Useless' If Not Legally Binding
The NSD's director of innovation, Artem Duvanov, says blockchains are only useful when recording legally binding information.
Banking Giant Mizuho Invests in Japan's Biggest Bitcoin Exchange
Japan's largest bitcoin exchange by volume has announced a new round of fundraising backed by three domestic financial giants.
JP Morgan, Santander Said to Join New Ethereum Blockchain Group
New details have emerged about an effort to launch a formal enterprise blockchain group centered on the ethereum protocol.
