Finance

Japan's Finance Minister Balks at Changing Crypto Tax Rules
Japan's top financial official is cautious about the idea of his nation changing how it taxes gains from cryptocurrencies.

Florida Is Creating Its Own Crypto Czar
Florida's chief financial officer has created a new "crypto czar" to oversee regulation of the cryptocurrency and ICO space.

Spain's Securities Market Watchdog Completes Blockchain Test
A pilot test was successfully conducted for a Spanish-backed blockchain project to increase the efficiency of registering issuances.

CFO Boost? EY Predicts Blockchain Could Change C-Suite Role
"Big four" professional services firm EY says that blockchain could transform its finance operations and redefine the role of chief financial officer.

Coinbase Hires NYSE Finance Vet to Grow Enterprise Products
Coinbase has hired a former New York Stock Exchange executive, the startup announced Thursday.

When Not If? Banks Strike Optimistic Tone on Blockchain Impact
A conference in Dublin yesterday united representatives of major financial firms and regulators in discussions over blockchain's way forward.

The Next Phase of the Blockchain Consortium is Here
A slowdown in big announcements may not mean blockchain consortia are doomed – on the contrary, the model may be evolving.

Top US Business Schools Are Racing to Incorporate Blockchain
Top business schools are beginning to compete for blockchain talent amidst what professors say is a changing Wall Street job market.

Offense or Defense? How to Win the Blockchain Game
How advances in blockchain tech are creating competitive pressures for financial market participants, and how to formulate a strategy to win.

DTCC Vice Chairman Calls for Single, Global Distributed Ledger
Comments from a high-ranking DTCC official have yielded interesting new insights into its vision for distributed ledger tech.

