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UBS Names Former APAC CTO New Blockchain Lead

Following the departure of Alex Batlin, Swiss banking giant UBS has named a new head of blockchain.

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Nasdaq Sees Low Hanging Fruit in Blockchain Post-Trade

Stock exchange giant Nasdaq discussed its vision for blockchain post-trade at an event in the UK last week.

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Winklevoss Brothers Tap State Street for Key Bitcoin ETF Role

State Street has been tapped to help launch the first bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF).

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JP Morgan, Credit Suisse Among 8 in Latest Bank Blockchain Test

Axoni partners with JP Morgan and Credit Suisse to build a blockchain-based equity swaps processing prototype.

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Bank Trials Show India's Blockchain Interest on Rise

Two banks in India have reportedly partnered on a series of blockchain trials aimed at testing the waters for potential new services.

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Korean Credit Card Giant to Integrate Blockchain Identity Service

South Korea’s largest credit card company is set to use a blockchain identity solution developed by local bitcoin startup Coinplug.

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Russia's Largest Bank is Worried About Blockchain's Dark Side

Russia's largest bank discusses the future of financial intermediaries, and how blockchain could impact today's established order.

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In China, Two Cities Mirror Blockchain-Bitcoin Divide

A central divide in the blockchain industry is being mirrored in the startup cultures of two major cities.

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Could Bitcoin Be the Future of Blockchain Post Trade?

Conventional thinking about blockchain technology's use in stock markets may be wrong, according to one academic.

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Emirates NBD, ICICI Complete Cross-Border Blockchain Transaction

Major banks in Dubai and India have embarked on a series of blockchain trials with the help of Infosys.

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