Blockchain Technology
Barclays Seeks Twin Blockchain Patents for Banking Services
Barclays Bank proposed using blockchain to make various banking processes more efficient in a pair of patent applications.
The CFA Exam Is Getting a Crypto Section Next Year
The Chartered Financial Analyst Program Exams are about to add topics on cryptocurrencies as examinable material for candidates in August 2019.
Thailand Is Planning a 'Bond Coin' for Faster Securities Settlement
A self-regulatory organization in Thailand is planning to create a custom token aimed to speed up corporate bond settlement in the country.
Cryptocurrency Concept Is a 'Fallacy,' Says Finnish Central Bank Advisor
A paper published by the Bank of Finland explains why cryptocurrencies will never become a form of money.
UK Government Should Appoint 'Chief Blockchain Officer' Says Lawmaker
A lawmaker in the U.K. has called for the government to advance the use of blockchain in the public sector.
Banks Conduct Cross-Border Trades on IBM-Powered Blockchain
We.trade, the blockchain-based financial trade platform jointly developed by nine European banks, has completed first live cross-border transactions.
Reinsurance Giants Tap Blockchain for Data Transparency Boost
A group of reinsurance giants in China are jointly developing a blockchain system aimed to reduce data disparities in the industry.
Blockchain Can Legally Authenticate Evidence, Chinese Judge Rules
A court in China's Hangzhou city has ruled that evidence authenticated with blockchain technology can be presented in legal disputes.
Spain's Securities Market Watchdog Completes Blockchain Test
A pilot test was successfully conducted for a Spanish-backed blockchain project to increase the efficiency of registering issuances.
China's Crypto Ratings Index Puts EOS in Top Slot, Drops Bitcoin
China's Global Public Chain Assessment Index has released its second monthly evaluation of blockchain networks – with perhaps surprising results.
