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StanChart completes blockchain bond project in Philippines

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StanChart completes blockchain bond project in Philippines

A blockchain proof of concept for the digital issuance of retail bonds in the Philippines has been successfully completed by Standard Chartered.

Swiss National Bank and BIS hail CBDC experiment

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Swiss National Bank and BIS hail CBDC experiment

The Swiss National Bank (SNB), the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) and SIX have carried out a proof-of-concept experiment that integrates tokenised digital assets and central bank money.

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The Universal Protocol Alliance unveils tradable carbon token

The Universal Protocol Alliance (UPA), a coalition of leading blockchain companies including Bittrex Global, Ledger, CertiK, InfiniGold and Uphold, today launches Universal Carbon [UPCO2], the world’s first tradable carbon token on a public blockchain that can be bought and held as an investment, or burnt to offset an individual’s carbon footprint.

CCAF, World Bank, World Economic Forum study into Covid-19 impact on fintech: A sneak peek

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CCAF, World Bank, World Economic Forum study into Covid-19 impact on fintech: A sneak peek

In anticipation of the official launch, the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) invited industry participants to join an examination into the results of the Global Covid-19 Fintech Market Rapid Assessment Study, compiled in partnership with the World Bank and World Economic Forum.

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Bankhaus von der Heydt engages Coinfirm for blockchain risk management

German financial institution Bankhaus von der Heydt, has entered a partnership with industry-leading blockchain analytics and AML provider Coinfirm to enhance risk monitoring and management associated with cryptocurrencies.

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Blockchain-based remittance firm Lightnet forges partnership with Siam Commercial Bank

Singapore-based fintech company, Lightnet Pte. Ltd., has announced a formal partnership with Siam Commercial Bank (SCB), the second partnership initiative the company has taken on the heel of the collaboration with the Swiss SEBA Bank.

Sygnum rolls out tokenized trading platform

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Sygnum rolls out tokenized trading platform

Swiss digital asset bank Sygnum has launched an 'end-to-end' tokenization trading market, unlocking access to funding for SMEs and enabling fractional trading in high-value assets as diverse as works of art, diamonds and vintage cars.

EBAday 2020: Stablecoins could pose threat to level playing field in payments landscape

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EBAday 2020: Stablecoins could pose threat to level playing field in payments landscape

The level playing field of payment services could be undermined by the widespread use of stablecoin network, according to Maria Teresa Chimienti, market infrastructure expert at the the European Central Bank.

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Australian Border Force begins paperless blockchain trade trial with Singapore

The Australian Border Force (ABF) is developing solutions to make cross border trade simpler and paperless for Australian businesses, in line with the bilateral Australia-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement.

US govt backs effort to use stablecoin to get aid to Venezuela

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US govt backs effort to use stablecoin to get aid to Venezuela

As Venezuela's presidential crisis drags on, one of the men claiming the title, Juan Guaidó, has called in cryptocurrency outfit Circle to help deliver aid to the country's medical workers via a stablecoin.

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HKEX introduces DAML smart contracts to streamline settlement on Stock Connect

Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX) is pleased to introduce HKEX Synapse, a new settlement acceleration platform for its landmark Stock Connect programme.

Chainalysis raises $100m

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Chainalysis raises $100m

Blockchain analysis company Chainalysis has joined the unicorn club thanks to a $100 million Series C funding round led by Addition.

Crypto exchange launches Vietnamese-Dong pegged stablecoin

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Crypto exchange launches Vietnamese-Dong pegged stablecoin

Cryptocurrency exchange VNDC is launching a Vietnamese Dong-pegged stablecoin that is 100% backed by collateral held by Hong Kong-based regulated trustee First Digital Trust.

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Lukka strikes crypto distribution deal with IHS Markit

Lukka, the leading crypto asset software and data provider, has partnered with global business information provider IHS Markit to redistribute Lukka’s institutional-grade blockchain and digital asset data products, including Lukka Prime and Lukka Reference Data, as part of the comprehensive IHS Markit Pricing, Valuations and Reference Data offerings.

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VMware introduces enterprise blockchain platform

VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW) today announced the commercial availability of VMware Blockchain to provide a digital foundation that enterprises can trust to build business networks and deploy business-critical decentralized applications.

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Envoy adds Bolero's electronic bill of lading to tech stack

Envoy has partnered with leading trade digitalisation technology provider Bolero International to use Bolero’s electronic bill of lading (eBL) as-a-service in its highly-advanced digital trade platform built on R3’s Corda.

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LexisNexis and Nuggets agree commercial relationship on self-sovereign digital identity sales

LexisNexis Risk Solutions and UK Fintech startup Nuggets have today announced a formalised partnership working together to enable the implementation of self-sovereign digital identity (SSI) solutions.

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Spanish banks extend smart money proof-of-concept trials

Banco Sabadell, Banco Santander, Bankia, BBVA and CaixaBank will be initiating a new sectorial proof of concept to experiment the distribution of digital money this November.

How Ripple is boosting education around blockchain and crypto

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How Ripple is boosting education around blockchain and crypto

We speak with Ken Weber, Head of Social Impact at Ripple, regarding the significant work the software company is undertaking in partnership with academic institutions and bodies such as the UBRI and University College London to boost education around blockchain and crypto. Weber also addresses the work being carried out by the firm’s Ripple Impact initiative, which works to further financial inclusion and sustainability across the globe.

China Construction Bank to raise $3bn via blockchain bond

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China Construction Bank to raise $3bn via blockchain bond

China Construction Bank (CCB) is working with digital securities exchange Fusang to raise up to $3 billion through a publicly listed debt security on a blockchain.

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