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Euroclear to Develop Blockchain Gold Settlement System

Clearing and settlement leader Euroclear has announced its first partnership with a blockchain industry business.

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Markets

Post-Trade Blockchain Startup in Limbo After Raising $10 Million

Blockchain startup Cryex is pushing back against reports it is seeking capital to stay afloat amid issues launching one of their core products.

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Bank of England Explores Blockchain, Says Digital Currency is Far Off

The Bank of England is continuing to explore distributed ledger technology as part of a wider embrace of financial technology.

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One of Japan's Largest Banks is Downplaying its Rumored Digital Currency Plans

Is a major Japanese bank developing its own digital currency? MUFG is distancing itself from reports it could release such a product next year.

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Why Russia’s CSD Believes Blockchain is a ‘Blue Ocean’ Opportunity

Russia's National Settlement Depository discusses why it believes the biggest blockchain opportunities have yet to be uncovered.

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Finance

90 Central Banks Seek Blockchain Answers at Federal Reserve Event

A number of major central banks worldwide have organized working groups dedicated to exploring blockchain technology and digital currencies.

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Markets

R3 Adds Life Insurance Firm AIA to Blockchain Consortium

Blockchain startup R3CEV has added Hong Kong-based life insurance group AIA to the ranks of its global banking consortium.

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Barclays Blockchain Veteran Departs Bank for FinTech Consultancy

One of Barclays’ leading blockchain experts has revealed he will be departing the UK banking giant to join a FinTech consultancy called 11:FS.

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Markets

Why ABN Amro Wants to Separate Bitcoin from the Blockchain

ABN Amro managing director Karin Kersten discusses her firm's blockchain strategy and use cases.

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Goldman Sachs: Blockchain Tech Could Save Capital Markets $6 Billion a Year

A new report from Goldman Sachs Investment Research projects blockchain technology could save billions across industries.

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