Distributed Ledger Technology
BNP, EY Complete Blockchain Trial for Internal Treasury Operations
BNP Paribas and EY say they have "successfully" tested a private blockchain for the bank's global internal treasury operations.
Downplaying 'Digital Assets': Blockchain Reigns at Ripple's Swell Event
An upstart financial conference yesterday saw discussion of digital assets – though so-called "unregulated" cryptocurrencies were the butt of barbs.
Standard Chartered Joins EquiChain's Capital Markets Blockchain Pilot
Standard Chartered is partnering with fintech startup EquiChain to assist its blockchain pilot focused on bringing efficiencies to capital markets.
Sibos Highlights Swift's Complicated Relationship With Blockchain
Day one of Swift's annual Sibos conference found the interbank messaging platform under pressure from the rising tide of cryptocurrencies.
Bernanke at Ripple Event: Blockchain Has 'Obvious' Benefits in Payments
Former Fed chairman Ben Bernanke said blockchain technology has the opportunity to innovate in payments during Ripple's Swell conference.
Gates Foundation to Use Ripple Interledger Tech in Mobile Payments Push
DLT startup Ripple is one of several firms to contribute to a new payments services app from the Gates Foundation.
BNP, Tata Tap Blockchain for Event Announcements Platform
BNP Paribas has partnered with Indian IT firm Tata Consultancy Services to bring blockchain's reliability to corporate event announcements.
BBVA Advances FX Matching Pilot Built on R3 Ledger Tech
A distributed ledger tech pilot, aimed at simplifying back-office reconciliation processes at major financial institutions, is moving forward.
CME Explores Logging Trade Transactions on Blockchain System
The Chicago Mercantile Exchange has filed for two patents outlining a blockchain system that stores and automatically executes financial transactions.
World Bank President: Everyone Is Excited About Blockchain
The president of the World Bank issued new statements about blockchain during an interview earlier this week.
