Latest Blockchain News: Finextra Research

Simplification and innovation from blockchain

John McLean, CTO and Vice President, Software Group Europe, IBM, outlines the potential benefits of blockchain for financial institutions, what opportunities an open source approach allows, and what 2016 may hold for industrial blockchain development.

08 February 2016

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Simplex promises to make it easy to buy bitcoin with credit cards

Simplex, an Israeli startup that enables the purchase of bitcoins via credit cards, has launched with $8.4 million in the bank.

05 February 2016

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Stellar builds instant money transfer network in Nigeria

A new low-cost payment transfer network using distributed ledger technology has launched in Nigeria, helping hundreds of thousands of rural women send money via microfinance institutions.

04 February 2016

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The transformative power of blockchain

Brian Donegan, Head of Operations, eBusiness, ICT Development, Isle of Man Government, discusses the challenges digital currency creates for regulators and the potential government applications for blockchain technology.

04 February 2016

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Blockstream raises $55m

Blockchain outfit Blockstream has raised $55 million in a Series A funding round led by Horizons Ventures, AXA Strategic Ventures, and Digital Garage.

03 February 2016

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D+H applies distributed ledger tech to payments services hub

DH Corporation (“D+H”) (TSX: DH), a leading provider of technology solutions to financial institutions globally, today announced that it has successfully integrated blockchain distributed ledger technology into its global payments services hub.

03 February 2016

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Japanese bank creates MUFG Coin for distributed ledger experiment

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ (MUFG) is the latest financial services giant to confirm it is experimenting with distributed ledger technology, creating its own digital currency as it seeks to find ways to bring down the costs of transactions.

03 February 2016

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Elliptic announces board of advisors

Elliptic, a blockchain intelligence company, today announced its Board of Advisors: David Harris, Martine Niejadlik, Richard Brown and Nadav Rosenberg.

03 February 2016

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It may take ten years, but blockchain tech will totally transform capital markets

European clearing and settlement agency Euroclear has called on financial market participants to collaborate and embrace the long-term potential of blockchain technologies for cutting IT costs and driving down post-trade and securities servicing fees.

03 February 2016

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EU tightens money laundering controls

The European Commission is proposing a raft of measures - from closer monitoring of bitcoin and cash transactions to the creation of national payment account registers - as part of an action plan to strengthen the fight against terrorist financing.

03 February 2016

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Bitcoin exchange Kraken wins SBI Investments funding

Days after buying fellow bitcoin exchanges Coinsetter and Cavirtex, Kraken has scored a multi-million dollar investment from Japanese venture capital firm SBI Investment.

03 February 2016

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Goldman and IBM join Digital Asset Holdings funding round

Goldman Sachs and IBM have jumped aboard Digital Asset Holdings' recent investment round, taking the blockchain startup's haul to more than $60 million.

02 February 2016

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Bitcoin Group raises A$5.9m in ASX IPO

The Bitcoin Group IPO Offer and ASX Bookbuild has closed on 25th January 2016. Bitcoin Group is pleased to announce the amount raised is $5,927,168.40.

02 February 2016

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BNP Paribas completes blockchain for transaction banking hackathon

BNP Paribas has confirmed its commitment to the distributed ledger movement in finance after completing its first 'Blockchain Bizhackathon' in the transaction banking arena.

02 February 2016

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Horizontal change in the payments industry

Paul Thomalla, SVP Global Corporate Relations & Development, ACI Worldwide, speaks about whether business or technology drivers are changing the payments landscape, and the role of regulation in disrupting the industry.

01 February 2016

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JPMorgan begins blockchain trial - FT

JPMorgan has begun a trial project to test the use of blockchain technology in its loan trading operations, according to a report in the Financial Times.

01 February 2016

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The final move to becoming a cashless society

Gunnar Berger, Head of Cash Management Solutions, Nordea, outlines the potential of real-time payments to give Sweden the final push to become cashless, and discusses whether banks are ready to work alongside new entrants.

01 February 2016

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Symbiont taps Gemalto to offer security for blockchain-based services

Gemalto (Euronext NL0000400653 GTO), the world leader in digital security, and Symbiont, a pioneer in the use of blockchain and distributed ledger technology in capital markets, today announced they are working together to enable financial services organizations to securely execute smart contracts and other blockchain-based transactions.

29 January 2016

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Bank of America loads up on blockchain patents

Bank of America is in the process of filing 20 new blockchain-related patents, adding to the 15 it has already submitted to the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

29 January 2016

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‘From disruption to real world change’

Erica Åhman, Head of Nordics, SWIFT, speaks about the value of this year’s SWIFT Nordics Regional Conference in Oslo for the Norwegian and Nordic communities, and what important global payments topics will be discussed, alongside securities and an Innotribe session.

29 January 2016