Banking
Swiss Bank Launches Bitcoin Asset Management Service
A private bank in Switzerland is offering its clients management services for their bitcoin holdings.
JPMorgan Denies Involvement with Blockchain Startup DIT Financial
Banking multinational JPMorgan Chase has shot down claims it is involved in a blockchain project publicized last week.
R3 Beefs Up DLT Security With Intel's Newly Revealed Xeon Processor
Distributed ledger consortium R3 has announced a new partnership with Intel that aims to boost its member security.
IBM, Westpac and More Trial Blockchain for Bank Guarantees
A distributed ledger trial united IBM and two Australia-based banks in an effort to improve the commercial property leasing process.
Germany's Commerzbank Announces Blockchain Trade Finance Trial
German banking institution Commerzbank is looking to digitize the trade finance process using blockchain.
Swift Completes Blockchain Smart Contracts Trial
Interbank messaging platform Swift has completed a blockchain proof-of-concept built using a data oracle from startup SmartContract.
Daimler AG Issues €100 Million Corporate Bond in Blockchain Trial
German automaker Daimler AG has issued a corporate bond worth €100m as part of a blockchain pilot project.
R3 Completes DLT Commercial Paper Prototype with Bank Partners
Consortium startup R3 has completed work with four banks on a prototype that issues short-term debt over its Corda distributed ledger platform.
Bitspark Embarks on Blockchain Remittance Trial with UN in Tajikistan
Bitspark has revealed is working with the United Nations Development Programme on a trial aimed to build financial inclusion in Tajikistan.
European Banks Select IBM Blockchain for Small Business Trade Finance
IBM has been chosen by Digital Trade Chain, a consortium of major European banks, to build a new blockchain platform for SMEs.
