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Mizuho Trials Blockchain for Cross-Border Payments

Mizuho has announced that it recently completed a test involving bitcoin that focused on cross-border securities settlement.

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70% of Financial Institutions Believe Blockchain Will Be Good for Business

So much for disruption? A new survey says 70% of financial institutions believe blockchain will positively impact their business.

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KPMG: Blockchain Could Be ‘Antidote’ to High Cost of Regulation

CoinDesk speaks to 'Big Four' financial firm KPMG about its blockchain strategy and theses on the current industry market.

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The Case for Ripple in the Age of Big Bank Blockchains

CoinDesk profiles distributed ledger startup Ripple's recent market strategy for XRP, the digital asset, in the face of new competitors.

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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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Bank of America Latest to Conduct Blockchain Trade Finance Trial

Bank of America has revealed it is working on a blockchain-based trial centered on trade finance.

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Royal Bank of Canada Reveals Blockchain Trial With Ripple

Royal Bank of Canada has revealed it is working on a new proof of concept for distributed ledger-based remittances.

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Blythe Masters: Wall Street Has Advantage Over Blockchain Startups

Digital Asset Holdings CEO Blythe Masters discussed the business potential of blockchain tech at an event hosted by PwC this week.

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Ripple: Distributed Ledger Tech Can Save Banks 42% on Payments

A new Ripple Labs report claims banks using XRP as a bridge currency could save up to 42% on costs today.

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JPMorgan Testing Blockchain Transfers With Over 2,000 Clients

JPMorgan has reportedly been moving money between London and Tokyo as part of a trial using blockchain technology.

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