Blockchain
Irish Funds, Deloitte Complete Blockchain for Regulatory Reporting Proof-of-Concept
The two organizations developed their proof-of-concept, RegChain, with the participation of five major institutions.
An Overdue Revolution: Blockchain and Syndicated Loans
Banks are exploring blockchain’s potential to reduce settlement times and inefficiencies in the syndicated loan market.
Ex-UBS CIO Oliver Bussmann to Head New Blockchain Venture
Bussmann will serve as president of Switzerland-based Crypto Valley Association.
Bloq Acquires Skry In Bid to Lay Groundwork for AI on Blockchain
This is Bloq's first acquisition, which will see integration of Skry's anomaly detection platform.
Future-Proofing the Investment Bank
In order to best position themselves in a future of dwindling returns, banks must invest in long-term technological advancements and work with financial technology companies.
Northern Trust Releases Blockchain Solution for Private Equity
Private equity firms can use the blockchain solution to open, manage, and administer funds.
Nasdaq Seeks To Move Beyond Blockchain Proofs of Concept
Following its successful proofs of concept with blockchain initiatives, Nasdaq is exploring how the technology can be brought to the wider market.
Cambridge Blockchain Raises $2 Million from Digital Currency Group, Partech Ventures
Fintech vendor's solution aims to help firms with know-your-customer (KYC) costs via blockchain technology.
Buy-Side Tech: 'Alternative Facts' Edition
John offers some alternative facts concerning the buy side and its technology capabilities.
CFTC's Giancarlo Provides a New Look, Not Halt, on Regulations
Dan explains why the CFTC's new acting chairman won't be repealing everything in sight.
OTC Exchange Network Joins Wall Street Blockchain Alliance
Blockchain-based trading platform will join non-profit trade association as corporate member.
CFTC's Giancarlo: Regulators Need to Help Distributed-Ledger Technology Grow
CFTC commissioner will look to make reforms to help foster fintech growth.
t0 Offers Non-US Hours Trading Platform for US Securities
The firm also forms a new firm after acquiring Singapore-based Blue Ocean Technology.
Deloitte Opens Second Blockchain Lab
The lab in New York will focus on creating blockchain prototypes ready for integration into clients' production systems.
A Desperate Plea: Distributed-Ledger Technology Hype Must Be Reined In
John extolls (again) the virtue of patience when it comes to the impact of distributed-ledger technologies.
DTCC Picks IBM, Axoni, R3 to Develop Distributed-Ledger Solution for Derivatives Processing
IBM and Axoni to develop DLT-based replacement for existing Trade Information Warehouse; R3 to act in advisory role.
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 51: Nasdaq CEO Adena Friedman
Dan chats with Nasdaq's new CEO.
New Year's Resolutions for the Capital Markets: 2017 Edition
The most important things the industry needs to focus on for the coming year.
Wells Fargo Leads $18 Million Series A for Axoni
Distributed-ledger technology fintech now has over $20 million in funding.
The Top Blockchain Stories of 2016
We look back on the top blockchain-related stories of 2016.
A Buy-Side Christmas Wish List
John shares his Christmas wish list for the buy side.
Blockchain and Fragmentation: 'We're in a Weird Spot'
"The problem I see is that if we don't, over the next six months or so, start to consolidate and focus on some core platforms, we'll have too much fragmentation."
Buy-Side Technology Awards 2016: Winners' Circle—Symbiont
Firm's president and chairman discusses the win.
Buy-Side Technology Awards 2016: Best Distributed-Ledger Technology Project—Symbiont
The New York-based vendor wins the category in its inaugural year.