Blockchain Technology
ISITC: Majority of Securities Firms Plan to Explore Blockchain This Year
A new survey has revealed that the current buzz around blockchains is driving a focus on technological investment within the financial sector.
D+H: 2016 Will See Blockchain Solutions Reach Banking Consumers
D+H executive Moti Porath tells CoinDesk about his firm's recent blockchain integration with its global payments hub.
Russia's Central Bank to Study Blockchain Tech
The Bank of Russia has set up a working group to investigate potential applications of blockchain technology within finance.
Imagine the Trust: Blockchain's Growing Role in Financial Services
A look at how financial firms could benefit from the adoption of blockchain tech and some pitfalls to avoid along the way.
CFTC Hearing Explores Role of Regulators in Blockchain Future
A meeting of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s Technology Advisory Committee discussed how blockchain could reshape the derivatives market.
UK Financial Regulator Vows to Give Blockchain 'Space' to Grow
The UK FCA has said it does not plan to regulate the blockchain industry for now as it believes it needs "space" to grow.
Ripple: Distributed Ledger Tech Can Save Banks 42% on Payments
A new Ripple Labs report claims banks using XRP as a bridge currency could save up to 42% on costs today.
ISITC: Blockchain Investment Impact 12 to 18 Months Away
ISITC Europe CEO Nigel Solkhon talks about the group's plans for the securities-trading industry as blockchains approach widespread adoption.
Mizuho, Microsoft Japan Trial Blockchain System for Syndicated Loans
Financial services giant Mizuho has announced a second blockchain technology trial that will focus on syndicated loans.
Researchers Argue Radical Redesigns Needed to Scale Decentralized Blockchains
A new paper suggests bitcoin will need a major redesign to scale into a mainstream payment network.
