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ASX Affirms Blockchain Support Following CEO Departure

ASX remains committed to its plans for potential blockchain integration even after the man who helped lead the project resigned.

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2017 or 2025? Securities Firms Debate Timeline for Industry-Grade Blockchain

Major financial institutions discussed blockchain technology and its applications at a securities trade industry conference in Boston this week.

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Doubt Cast on ASX Blockchain Trial as CEO Resigns

The ASX CEO who championed the company’s adoption of blockchain tech has resigned, prompting questions about its blockchain work.

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Interdealer Broker ICAP Completes Post-Trade Blockchain Trial

Interdealer broker ICAP has completed an internal blockchain technology trial focused on securities post-trade processes.

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Retail Giant Overstock to Issue its Own Stock on Blockchain Platform

Online retail giant Overstock announced it will issue public shares of company stock on its tØ blockchain platform.

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ESMA Director: Blockchain Could Enhance Securities Trading Process

The executive director of the ESMA has said the agency believes blockchain tech could enhance the post-trade process.

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ISITC: Majority of Securities Firms Plan to Explore Blockchain This Year

A new survey has revealed that the current buzz around blockchains is driving a focus on technological investment within the financial sector.

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ASIC Chief: Blockchain Will Have 'Profound Implications' for Regulators

The head of Australia’s top securities watchdog said earlier this month that blockchain technology will have “profound implications”.

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Dwolla is Back, But Focused on Blockchain, Not Bitcoin

CoinDesk speaks to Dwolla about its hiatus from the bitcoin space and why it's now interested in blockchain business applications

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Nasdaq to Launch Blockchain Voting Trial for Estonian Stock Market

Stock market giant Nasdaq has announced it is developing a shareholder voting system based on blockchain tech.

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