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42 Banks Join Blockchain Consortium in Japan
Japanese bank SBI Group has launched a blockchain consortium focused on its domestic market.

Credit Card Giant MasterCard Releases 'Experimental' Blockchain APIs
MasterCard has quietly developed and released a set of blockchain APIs.

Why Israel's Banks Will Unite Over Blockchain
Israel took a global lead on cyber security. Could it do the same with blockchain?

S&P: Too Early for Blockchain to Impact Credit Ratings
S&P believes it's too early for the use of blockchain tech to be a factor in its corporate credit analysis.

Swift Fights to Stay Relevant in A Blockchain World
Can Swift stay relevant in a world of blockchain?

Blockchain Ideologies Clash as Money2020 Spotlights Capital Markets
A conversation about blockchain in capital markets highlighted the contrasting ways innovators are seeking to change financial systems.

Bank Execs Want An 'Even Playing Field' For Industry Blockchains
Many banks are working on blockchain projects, but recent survey respondents expressed concerns about regulation and standards.

UBS Names Former APAC CTO New Blockchain Lead
Following the departure of Alex Batlin, Swiss banking giant UBS has named a new head of blockchain.

Nasdaq Sees Low Hanging Fruit in Blockchain Post-Trade
Stock exchange giant Nasdaq discussed its vision for blockchain post-trade at an event in the UK last week.

Winklevoss Brothers Tap State Street for Key Bitcoin ETF Role
State Street has been tapped to help launch the first bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).
