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Post-trade environment ‘not designed’ for blockchain

Research reveals doubts still remain over the widespread implementation of DLT in the post-trade space.

South Africa and Blockchain: changing the face of Africa

But also regulators including the South African reserve Bank and others are increasingly looking at the blockchain.

"Blockchain: Hype, Hopes & Hurdles"

Vijay Mayadas, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Corporate Strategy and US Fixed Income at Broadridge, moderated the panel discussions

Singapore to launch blockchain project for interbank payments

This is the first step by Singapore's central bank to explore the use of digital currency.

The rise and rise of blockchain

The distinction between blockchain and bitcoin is important: Bitcoin is just one of many crypto-currencies, which uses blockchain technology as its transaction conduit.

Banks Look to Benefit From Blockchain

While banking might not seem an industry that would jump at the opportunity to introduce new technology into its everyday practices.

Singapore Attracts Investments into the Country’s Fintech Sector

The relaxed regulations will be applicable for investments made towards fintech startups and businesses.

Lakshmi, India’s first banking robot, unveiled by City Union Bank

It can interact with customers on more than 125 subjects, including interest rates on loans and checking the account balance.

Banks Close In on Real-Life Blockchain Use Cases

In reality, how will banks use the blockchain?

Ethcore's Gavin Wood collaborates on Melon - a 'hedge fund' manager for crypto portfolios

Melonport is working with Parity and Wood's Polkadot multi-chain network

In blockchain we trust

Transformational technology to revolutionise trade flows

The Bitfury Group Announces Agreement To Support EY Blockchain Projects

Bitfury will provide Blockchain software services to EY in TMT (technology, media, and telecoms), energy, pharmaceutical, and public service sectors

Exclusive: Bitcoin startup Zebpay in talks to raise funds

He declined to reveal the name of the VC firm as the company is still in the process of finalising one.

R3 Consortium And MAS To Establish Centre of Excellence In Singapore

Singapore Continues Its Fintech And Blockchain Efforts

Will Bitcoin and Other Digital Currencies Be Here in 5 Years?

Bitcoin and other crypto-currencies also have a place as a distinct asset class, like gold

Why Get Excited About Blockchain?

Senior associate Stephen Ozanne talks to Business Brief Digi Hub about blockchain and its potential for fintech.

eCurrency Mint and Banque Régionale De Marchés Launch New Digital Currency in Senegal

The electronic money provided by BRM can only be issued by an authorized financial institution.

Financial firms to use blockchain technology in trade processes

Ms. Masters, whose firm builds processing tools for financial services firms, said her clients are operating in such a low-margin environment that they cannot afford to keep running their inefficient

Thai Kasikornbank, IBM join forces on blockchain network

Kasikornbank, Thailand's fourth-largest lender by assets, is the leader in digital banking with a market share of almost 40 percent.

Investment banking start-up launches blockchain trading platform for buy-side

The platform uses Microsoft Azure’s cloud technology, open-API and software as a service for simpler integration to legacy systems.

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