Banking
State Street's Blockchain Strategy: Big and Bold for 2017
State Street bank is on the verge of putting significant amounts of its workflow on a blockchain. CoinDesk speaks to the executives involved.
2016: The Year of Blockchain Hubris
2016 may have been a big year for blockchain, but there were failed ideas, too. DeRose lists eight he thinks won't carry over to the new year.
Korea's Central Bank Considers 'Supernode' for Blockchain Oversight
The Bank of Korea has published research on issues it believes could hinder distributed ledger adoption, with a "supernode" being one solution.
Taiwanese Blockchain Consortium to Enter New Regulatory Sandbox
A newly formed blockchain consortium hopes to get a boost from a regulatory sandbox currently in the final phases of implementation.
Blockchain in Finance: From Buzzword to Watchword in 2016
As Big Finance starts to better understand blockchain, central bank-issued cryptocurrencies will likely follow, says FirstRand Bank's Farzam Ehsani.
How Savvy Marketing Can Burst the 'Blockchain Bubble'
A look at the challenges marketers – and the broader blockchain technology community – face when attempting to win new enthusiasts to the tech.
France's Central Bank Details its First Blockchain Test
France’s central bank quietly released new details about its work with blockchain last week.
Making Blockchain Real for Enterprises: The Importance of Tokenization
Banco Santander's Julio Faura looks back on what he calls a "remarkable" year for blockchain development in the financial industry.
Why Blockchain Won't Be Connecting Banks in 2017
The inability of banks and financial institutions to collaborate could restrict growth of new blockchain use cases next year.
Will Bitcoin's Resurgence Bring the Banks on Board?
Noelle Acheson examines whether the big banks will reappraise their relationship with bitcoin following its recent successes.
