Blockchain
Commerzbank Pilots DLT Prototypes
The bank's R&D arm, Main Incubator, has piloted blockchain projects, including settlement of commercial paper in T+0.
MarkitSERV Delays Credit Rollout for TradeServ Platform
The vendor is live with FX NDFs on the new cloud-based platform, but credit has been pushed to 2020 earliest.
TISA Assesses Vendors for Mifid II Reporting Solution
The regulatory reporting utility product for fund managers is targeted to go live by mid-2020.
DTCC Explores Gatekeeper Role for DLT Networks
Post-trade company looks to stay ahead of DLT curve with plans to act as CCP for firms trading on permission-based blockchains.
People Moves: BMLL, DriveWealth, Blockchain, GCTA
A look at some of the key "people moves" over the past week, including Howard Surloff (pictured, right), who joins Blockchain.
As Blockchain Evolves, Interoperability Between Vendors Could Create Challenges
During the most recent CFTC TAC meeting, members discussed interoperability issues, as well as quantum encryption concerns.
Sibos Gets a Social Conscience
Climate, Brexit and ethical AI were all on the agenda at the massive conference this year, as cloud, cybersecurity and APIs remained major topics of discussion.
DLT-based Trading Platform Tradewind Looks to Enter the Buy Side
Tradewind is also considering covering assets other than precious metals.
Nasdaq Eyes Blockchain Project for OTC Markets
Technology provider's effort to track the lifecycle of a digital asset moves beyond the proof-of-concept phase.
The ‘Art’ of Using Token Tech
Max Bowie says that while tokenization and blockchain offer benefits for investing in esoteric and illiquid assets, it won’t make them safer or more profitable investments.
DTCC Develops Tool to Support DLT Governance
The tool has been developed as part of DTCC's work with the industry to build a DLT network and governance model.
People Moves: Finra CAT Fills CTO and CISO Positions
Also, a look at new hires for IHS Markit, UBS, TickSmith, BitGo and Amber Group.
Blockchain’s Standards Dilemma
An examination into how the industry is trying to create standards around blockchain development.
Blockchain Could Unlock Value of Real Estate as an Asset Class
In Part 2, Max looks at how new technologies could help to grow the real estate market.
People Moves: Crux, Templum, Itiviti, CFTC
A look at some of the key "people moves" over the past week, including Asif Alam (pictured), who joins Crux Informatics.
Wavelength Podcast Episode 168: A Look at the Hemp Market
Julie Lerner joins to talk about the hemp market and PanXchange's launch of a hemp exchange.
World Bank: Blockchain Could Reduce Settlement Time to Seconds
A year after issuing the first blockchain-traded bond, the lender says blockchain technology could drastically cut settlement times and costs.
Crypto Futures: A Murky Tomorrow
As institutional interest in cryptocurrencies grows, new and old exchanges are now turning to futures contracts to grow institutional interest. After fits and starts, crypto futures might be nearing a tipping point.
Tug of War: ING's Legrand Digs Into the Bank's Innovation Program
With Benoît Legrand firmly in the driver’s seat, the last four years have seen ING push to transform its IT landscape and approach to innovation.
ISO Close to Releasing First Blockchain Standards
The international standards body says it is working on getting out its first standard for blockchain terminology.
People Moves: Xceptor, BIS, CFTC, Deutsche Bank, Tradewind, Dalzell
A look at some of the key "people moves" from July 8-12, including Alexandre Tombini, who joins BIS.
On Blockchain Skepticism
Anthony Malakian has his doubts about some of true benefits of distributed ledgers.
As Blockchain Projects Sputter, Capital Markets Firms are Having Second Thoughts
WatersTechnology examines some of the disillusionment permeating the capital markets when it comes to blockchain.
MERJ Preps Hybrid Securities-Blockchain Trading Tech Infrastructure
The Seychelles-based exchange finalizes IT and regulatory approvals ahead of launching the first listed security recorded in distributed ledger.