It’s too soon for any regulatory action given that distributed ledger technology remains at an early stage, new ESMA report concludes
The focus should be on designing a principles-based regulation regime that sets high safety standards without disrupting the technology’s development
The SRO’s report provides an overview of the technology, highlights its possible applications, and regulatory considerations for broker-dealers
Four international clearing services are working with Deutsche Boerse on a blockchain prototype to make collateral transfers faster and more efficient
The new technology could generate between US$8 billion and US$12 billion in annual cost savings for eight of the world’s largest investment banks
A new Deloitte survey finds that in addition to financial services, various other industries are now realizing the opportunities blockchain creates
The digital trading platform will operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and blockchain technology will be used to facilitate the new venture
Vulcan Digital Asset Services include a platform designed to enable the shift toward digital assets for households and businesses
Robo-advisors and blockchain tech will be drivers of change
The trial aimed to examine whether technology could be used to simplify the process of banks providing liquidity for cross-border payments