SWIFT
SWIFT is Now Developing a Distributed Ledger Platform
International payments network SWIFT is looking to build its own distributed ledger platform, a new report reveals.

Ripple Hires SWIFT Board Member to Take Over Global Accounts
Ripple has hired SWIFT board member Marcus Treacher as its global head of strategic accounts.

BAFT Event Attendees See Future With Billions of Blockchains
A new survey shows bankers are increasingly bullish on blockchain tech, even as they profess to a lack of understanding of the subject matter.

Blockchain Startup Digital Asset Hires SWIFT and SunGard Veterans
Blythe Masters' blockchain startup Digital Asset has added two financial services veterans to its team.

SWIFT: Bitcoin Regulation in the EU Won't Happen Soon
The European Union (EU) is years away from implementing a consistent framework for cryptocurrency regulation, according to a new report by SWIFT.

SWIFT Institute Offers €15,000 for Blockchain Securities Research
A financial services research group backed by SWIFT has announced a new blockchain technology grant.

Bitcoin Custodian Elliptic Makes Final of SWIFT Startup Competition
Bitcoin custodian Elliptic has been selected to compete for a $50,000 prize in the Startup Challenge Finale at SWIFT’s Sibos conference.

SWIFT Event to Discuss Bitcoin's Impact on Banking
The SWIFT Business Forum comes to New York next month with a panel of payments and cryptocurrency professionals.

Bankers Debate Bitcoin at Sibos 2014
Sibos 2014 included a day of seminars on bitcoin and the future of block chain applications.

SWIFT Institute Offers €15,000 for Bitcoin Research Project
The SWIFT Institute is launching a research programme on cryptocurrencies, with a €15,000 grant for the winning proposal.

