capital markets
AmEx Upgrades Rewards Program with Hyperledger Blockchain
American Express announced a blockchain-based loyalty rewards program using Hyperledger's technology.
Bitcoin Miner Maker Canaan Files for Hong Kong IPO
China-based Canaan Creative, one of the largest bitcoin mining hardware makers, has filed for an IPO in Hong Kong.
Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange Turns to Blockchain for New Lending Platform
Accenture and Intel are to help develop a Hyperledger-based securities lending platform for the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange.
Sberbank Buys Commercial Bonds Issued Over Blockchain Platform
Russian bank Sberbank CIB and telecoms firm MTS have conducted what they say is the country's first commercial bond transaction made using blockchain.
Capital Markets Blockchains Are Finally Getting Go-Live Dates
Big financial market infrastructure players detailed their progress on blockchain conversions, with real timelines for going live, at Consensus 2018.
Axoni, Clearmatics Claim Milestone for Blockchain Interoperability
In a first for interoperability, Axoni and Clearmatics have shown how a derivative contract written on one blockchain can be settled on another.
Wall Street Vet Brian Kelly Launches Blockchain ETF
Investment manager Brian Kelly is launching a blockchain-focused exchange-traded fund, or ETF, he announced Wednesday.
Crypto Valley Association Taps VC Firm Lakestar as Strategic Partner
The 600-member Crypto Valley Association has added venture capital firm Lakestar as a strategic partner.
Bank of Canada's DLT Trial Shows Instant Securities Settlement Possible
The latest "Project Jasper" tests have shown that distributed ledgers are effective at automating securities settlements in real-time.
Ethereum Futures Go Live on UK Trading Platform
Crypto trading platform Crypto Facilities, which helps the CME Group provide bitcoin futures contracts, will be launching ethereum futures today.
