capital markets
Bitt Inks Blockchain Deal With Another Caribbean Central Bank
Bitt is partnering with the Centrale Bank van Curaçao en Sint Maarten to look into issuing a central bank-backed digital currency for the two nations.
Regulated Trader Templum Hosts Security Token Sale for Luxury Resort
Token trading platform Templum Markets has launched a sale of a token allowing accredited investors to buy shares in a popular Colorado resort.
Barclays Is Pitting Blockchains Against Each Other (For a Cause)
The bank's DerivHack event will attempt to suss out which of the major enterprise DLT platforms works best for derivatives life cycle smart contracts.
Inside State Street Bank's Blockchain Deliberations
The global custody bank's tech and product teams are keen to transform securities lending into a peer-to-peer market, but not all are on board.
LedgerX Claims 'Record' July for Bitcoin Options Trading
Bitcoin derivatives trading provider LedgerX says it saw a "record" amount of trading volume over the last two months.
Blythe Masters Looks Beyond Finance for Next Wave of Blockchain Growth
The enterprise DLT startup now sees a vast range of opportunities, both within the industry where its founder spent most of her career and outside it.
NYSE Parent ICE's New Futures Contract Will Deliver Real Bitcoin
Intercontinental Exchange, owner of the New York Stock Exchange, says it plans to launch a digital assets platform and bitcoin futures product.
Korea's Financial Regulator Wants to Use the Blockchain for Stock Trading
South Korea's Financial Supervisory Service has encouraged public and private sector companies to develop a blockchain-based stock trading system.
Zambia, Overstock's Medici Ink Deal on Blockchain Land Registry Pilot
American retail giant Overstock.com's blockchain subsidiary is partnering with the Zambian government to build a blockchain land title registry.
Northern Trust Is Helping Hedge Funds Invest in Cryptocurrencies
U.S.-based custody bank Northern Trust is helping traditional "mainstream" hedge funds expand into cryptocurrencies, says Forbes.
