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Abu Dhabi Bank Settles $500 Million Bond on a Blockchain

Abu Dhabi-based Al Hilal Bank has carried out a blockchain-based transaction for an Islamic bond worth $500 million.

Abu Dhabi

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Ripple Is Making It Easier for Customers to Integrate XRP. So Far, They Aren't

Ripple's new version of xCurrent offers easier integration with xRapid, the product that leverages XRP. But so far, clients aren't taking the plunge.

Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple CEO

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Amber Baldet: Don’t Force Public Blockchains ‘Down Enterprises’ Throats’

Until there are well-designed privacy features for enterprise applications on public chains, it's premature for firms to use them, says Amber Baldet.

Amber Baldet

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Major Banks Sign Up for New EU Commission Blockchain App Association

The European Commission, the EU's executive body, is launching a blockchain app association next year and already has major banks on board.

The European Commission's headquarters in Brussels.

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Nearly 500 Crypto Startups Bank at Silvergate, IPO Filing Reveals

The California-based operator of Silvergate Bank has detailed its relationships with the cryptocurrency industry as part of its IPO filing with the SEC.

Silvergate bank

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Deloitte Blockchain Chief: Bad Crypto Headlines Making Clients ‘Nervous’

Hype around ICOs and altcoins “hasn’t helped us,” says Linda Pawczuk, leader of Deloitte Consulting’s financial services industry blockchain group.

Linda Pawczuk

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Malaysian Banking Group CIMB Taps Ripple for Blockchain Remittances

Malaysian banking group CIMB has joined Ripple’s blockchain-based payments network, RippleNet, seeking faster cross-border payments.

CIMB Bank

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Singapore's Central Bank, SGX Develop Blockchain Settlement System

The Monetary Authority of Singapore and the nation's stock exchange have developed a blockchain-based settlement system for tokenized assets.

Singapore exchange

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Canadian Bank Opens Deposit Box for Cryptocurrency Firms

VersaBank says its VersaVault offers "absolute privacy" when announcing that crypto exchanges and funds can sign up to use the platform on Thursday.

Safety deposit boxes.

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BBVA Puts $150 Million Syndicated Loan on Ethereum Blockchain

Banking giant BBVA has completed a pilot that put a $150 million syndicated loan for Spain's electrical grid operator on the blockchain.

BBVA headquarters, Madrid, Spain