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Markets

Bank of Tokyo is Planning to Use Blockchain for Contract Management

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (BTMU) intends to begin managing its contracts on a blockchain-based platform.

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Markets

Sydney Stock Exchange Taps Blockchain to Fight ASX Monopoly

The Sydney Stock Exchange (SSX) is moving forward with a plan to use blockchain to instantly settle and clear transactions.

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Markets

Funding Question Looms for R3 Ahead of London Meeting

Sources suggest R3's fundraising could become a topic at a client meeting scheduled for London this week.

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Markets

Blockchain Requires Radical Change, Not Compromise

A retro-fitted version of same-old system? That's what blockchain may become if financial firms aren't ready to be radical.

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Markets

No, ABN Amro Isn't Releasing its Own Bitcoin Wallet

Dutch banking giant ABN Amro has denied it is seeking to release a consumer bitcoin wallet.

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Markets

Quick Blockchain Adoption a 'Myth', Says Russian Central Banker

Blockchain technology isn't ready to replace banks today, according to a high-ranking official at Russia's central bank.

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Markets

If You Understand Google Docs, You Can Understand Blockchain

Consensus algorithms? Economic game theory? Let's put that aside for a second.

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Markets

BNP Paribas Opens Lab to Boost Productivity With Blockchain

BNP Paribas has unveiled a new Innovation Lab with a blockchain focus.

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Markets

BNY Mellon is Backing Up Bank Transactions With Blockchain Tech

BNY Mellon has developed a trial system which leverages the blockchain in order to create a backup record for transactions.

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Finance

Barclays Completes Blockchain Trade Finance Transaction

Barclays has completed a blockchain trade finance transaction with incubator graduate Wave.

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