Distributed Ledger Technology
SEB to Build Blockchain Channel Between New York and Stockholm
The blockchain service aims to go live sometime in 2017, according to SEB's head of transaction services.

Global Banks Test Ripple's Digital Currency in New Blockchain Trial
Twelve members of blockchain consortium R3CEV has successfully tested a use case for Ripple's XRP cryptcurrency.

Ripple CEO Calls for Next President to Appoint FinTech Advisor
Ripple CEO Chris Larson argues the next US President should appoint a 'FinTech' advisor to look into blockchain technology.

Why CGI Doubled Down on Ripple's Distributed Ledger Tech
A deep dive in how CGI is turning its Ripple validator node into an offering for 2,500 financial clients.

Big Banks Invest $55 Million in Blockchain Startup Ripple's Series B
Ripple raised $55 million from banks, including its own customers, and in a change for previous growth strategies, is considering making acquisitions.

Mizuho to Conduct Blockchain Payments Trial With Ripple
Mizuho Financial Group announced this week it will pilot Ripple's distributed ledger technology for use in cross-currency settlement.

US Regulators Recommend Oversight for Bitcoin and Distributed Ledgers
Inexperience with bitcoin and distributed ledger tech could spark systemic risks, according to a report issued by US financial regulators.

Ripple Adds 7 New Financial Institutions as Tech Partners
San Francisco-based distributed ledger tech provider Ripple has added seven partner financial institutions.

New York Regulators Grant Second BitLicense to Ripple
San Francisco startup Ripple has become the second blockchain firm to receive a BitLicense in New York.

Santander UK to Launch Ripple-Powered Payments App in 2016
The UK arm of Spanish banking group Santander has developed a new payments app in partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.
