CBA and OTC trial first government bond using blockchain
Jan 25, 2017 04:38 am UTC| Digital Currency
The Commonwealth Bank of Australia (CBA) announced that it has issued Queensland Treasury Corporation (OTC), a crypto bond with the help of its capital markets blockchain platform. The trial marks the first government bond...
OTC Exchange Network joins Wall Street Blockchain Alliance
Jan 24, 2017 11:49 am UTC| Digital Currency
The Wall Street Blockchain Alliance (WSBA), a non-profit advocacy group for blockchain technology, announced the addition of OTC Exchange Network (OTCXN) as its corporate member, Finextra reported. According to the...
CFTC Commissioner outlines five practical steps to promote fintech and blockchain innovation
Jan 24, 2017 09:52 am UTC| Fintech
CFTC Commissioner J. Christopher Giancarlo has called for regulators to encourage blockchain and fintech revolution and has outlined five practical steps that the CFTC and other financial regulators should take to promote...
Deutsche Börse develops blockchain concept for riskless money transfer
Jan 24, 2017 07:12 am UTC| Digital Currency
Deutsche Brse Group, a marketplace organizer for the trading of shares and other securities, announced that it has developed a blockchain concept for risk-free transfer of commercial bank money. Deutsche Brse Group...
Jan 24, 2017 06:52 am UTC| Technology
Finn Partners Technology Practicehas announced the launch of a new initiative that aims to help cutting edge technology companies to connect with customers and drive education, acceptance and adoption of these innovative...
Blockchain technology decentralizes ownership and bolsters security: Mozilla Foundation
Jan 24, 2017 06:06 am UTC| Fintech Digital Currency
The Mozilla Foundation has released a new report that aims to help people understand whats at risk and what they can do in the sphere of internet and emerging technologies. Titled The Internet Health Report, Mozilla...
Nasdaq successfully completes blockchain PoC for Estonian e-voting system
Jan 24, 2017 05:27 am UTC| Digital Currency
Nasdaq, U.S. stock exchange, has released a progress update of its new e-voting platform on Tallinn exchange in Estonia using blockchain technology. The exchange announced that it has successfully completed a blockchain...
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