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HSBC: Blockchain Tech Could Complement Central Bank Policies

UK banking group HSBC has outlined how the blockchain could be utilized to facilitate or enhance unconventional central bank policies.

By Stan HigginsNov 9, 2015

Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has been discussing the potential impact of blockchain technology on its domestic finance industry.

By Pete RizzoNov 9, 2015

Here's a round-up of the 25 banking partners currently working with R3 on distributed ledger technology projects.

The chief of the International Monetary Fund told a group of bankers this week that they don't have much to fear from bitcoin.

By Stan HigginsNov 5, 2015

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon has issued new remarks about bitcoin, dismissing the digital currency's potential to survive in the long-term.

Santander InnoVentures has announced the launch of a global blockchain challenge to support early stage startups using distributed ledger technology.

Asia-Pacific banks, credit card firms and startups can be expected to focus on the blockchain in the coming years, according to a new report.

By Pete RizzoNov 4, 2015

Money20/20 hosted its second (Bit)coinWorld track this year, a forum that highlighted ongoing terminology debates in the industry.

By Pete RizzoOct 29, 2015

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is investigating the actions of some banks for closing accounts of various bitcoin businesses.