IrisGuard integrates blockchain into payments platform to transform aid to refugees
Jul 07, 2017 08:40 am UTC| Digital Currency
IrisGuard, a provider of IT Banking, Homeland Security and Humanitarian Relief solutions, last month unveiled the latest version of its EyePay platform for trusted payments for both banks and blockchain channels. The...
'FundsDLT' facilitates first real blockchain transaction in Luxembourg fund industry
Jul 07, 2017 06:04 am UTC| Digital Currency
Natixis Asset Management, an affiliate of Natixis Global Asset Management, has announced that investors have successfully purchased shares in Natixis AMs funds through FundsDLT a blockchain-based fund distribution...
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance utilizes blockchain to fasten claims settlement process
Jul 07, 2017 04:06 am UTC| Digital Currency
Bajaj Allianz General Insurance company said that it has utilized blockchain technology to hasten the process of claims settlement in travel and motor sectors, The Hindu Business Line reported. The company has launched...
22 new banks join SWIFT to validate blockchain POC for real-time nostro accounts reconciliation
Jul 07, 2017 03:19 am UTC| Digital Currency
SWIFT, global provider of secure financial messaging services, announced that 22 additional banks have joined its blockchain proof-of-concept (POC). The banks will collaborate to validate whether blockchain can help banks...
Blockchain meets Internet of Things at IoT Solutions World Congress
Jul 06, 2017 07:32 am UTC| Digital Currency
The third edition of the Internet of Things Solutions World Congress (IOTSWC), to take place on 3-5 October at Fira de Barcelonas Gran Via venue, will bring together leading companies and experts to discuss this innovative...
ESMA Conference 2017 to focus on blockchain and financial innovation
Jul 06, 2017 05:52 am UTC| Digital Currency
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has opened the registration for its ESMA Conference 2017, scheduled to take place on 17 October 2017 in Paris, France. The conference will bring together political...
BNP Paribas, SmartAngels develop blockchain platform for share registers
Jul 06, 2017 05:18 am UTC| Digital Currency
BNP Paribas Securities Services and SmartAngels have announced the completion of the first phase of their partnership, announced last year, with the development of a share register management tool using blockchain...
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