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Waters Wrap: Blockchain—let’s put the hammer back in the box
With the ASX Chess DLT failure and users ignoring DTCC’s DLT option for its Trade Information Warehouse, Anthony wonders what it will take for the industry to stop touting this buzzword for non-specialized needs.
A blockchain believer: Broadridge looks to expand its DLT influence
The market infrastructure provider has rolled out its blockchain-based repo transaction platform with plans to further build on the emerging technology.
This Week: Vanguard, OneMarketData, SS&C, Xignite, Esma, SimCorp, Nasdaq
A summary of some of the past week’s financial technology news.
Blockchain in the Capital Markets: Slow Progress in 2019
While real blockchain rollouts are still few and far between, some firms made progress in 2019. Here are 18 projects in some stage of development.
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.
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.
Symbiont Starts Assembly Line with $20 Million Boost
Company aims to commercialize its smart-contract platform after Nasdaq-led funding round.
Markets Learn Painful Lessons as Blockchain Grows Up
Shelving early blockchain projects has pushed the technology further into maturity, and offers lessons for the future.
Vanguard Pilots Blockchain for Index Data Management
While blockchain has not quite lived up to its hype as the replacement for almost every part of the trading lifecycle, financial firms are finding it useful in managing some of the “less-sexy” and data-heavy processes that most firms have to carry out…
A Look Back at Emerging Technologies in 2017
Looking back at the big technology talking points In the past year.
Vanguard and Symbiont Ally on Blockchain Project
With CRSP, the pilot will bring index data immediately to asset managers' networks.
Buy-Side Technology Awards 2017: Best Distributed-Ledger Technology Project—Symbiont
Symbiont repeats as the Best Distributed Ledger Technology Project
Syndicated Loans Blockchain Proof of Concept Successful, Says Credit Suisse, Partners
A blockchain solution seeking to reduce settlement time for syndicated loans is now ready to move to final stages of development.
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.
Symbiont Releases Software Development Kit for Distributed Ledger
Symbiont's ledger, Assembly, is the first component of its smart contracts platform.
Blockchain: The Money Behind the Hype
Banks are interested in funding its development while venture capitals are waiting in the wings.
Credit Suisse, Partners Launch Syndicated Loans Blockchain Proof of Concept
The proof of concept will continue for the rest of the year.
Symbiont to Demo Catastrophe Swap Contract
Other demonstrations like one for syndicated loans may be in the offing.
Symbiont Appoints Caitlin Long as President, Chairman of the Board
Long will work to commercialize blockchain in Symbiont's bid to make the financial industry more efficient.
Smart Contract Alliance Formed to Promote the Technology
Created by the Chamber of Digital Commerce, the alliance wants to answer policy questions, educate and create standards.