Wall Street

Survey: 47% of Finance Pros Say Firms Exploring Blockchain Tech
New data suggests that many financial professionals see their industry being reshaped by blockchain technology.

Inside R3CEV's Plot to Bring Distributed Ledgers to Wall Street
CoinDesk profiles R3CEV, the stealthy crypto-venture firm working to bridge traditional finance and blockchain technology.

Blythe Masters Joins Digital Currency Advocacy Group as Advisor
The Chamber of Digital Commerce, a digital currency advocacy group, has appointed former Wall Street executive Blythe Masters as an advisor.

New York Stock Exchange Launches Bitcoin Price Index
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has announced the launch of a bitcoin price index (NYXBT).

Bitcoin in the Headlines: Wall Street Goes 'Nuts'
This week media coverage galvanized around positive stories reflecting the increasing interest of Wall Street in bitcoin technology.

Wedbush, TeraExchange Execs Form Wall Street Bitcoin Advocacy Group
The Wall Street Bitcoin Alliance (WSBA) has launched to promote digital currency and blockchain technology adoption in the financial markets.

Former JPMorgan Exec Blythe Masters Swaps Wall Street for Bitcoin
Ex-JP Morgan Chase & Co executive Blythe Masters has joined bitcoin trading platform Digital Assets Holdings LLC as chief executive.

Ex-Goldman, Paribas Execs Launch Bitcoin Derivatives Exchange
A former executive director of Goldman Sachs in London has launched a bitcoin derivatives exchange called Crypto Facilities.

Blockchain Project Aims to Bring Speed, Transparency to Wall Street Trading
Coinsetter has launched Project High Line, a blockchain-based technology that aims to improve how trades across Wall Street are executed.

The Importance of Keeping Crypto Crowdsales Accountable
Prepaid cards, Wall Street and first generation bitcoin companies have gone through unregulated growing pains – what can we learn from them?

