Blockchain
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.
R3 Offers Free Access to the Corda Blockchain Code
The code is available for download via Corda.net for free to encourage the contribution of the global developer community.
Is Blockchain Losing Its Luster?
Is patience with distributed-ledger technology already starting to diminish after a hyperbolic year?
UPDATED: Morgan Stanley Joins Goldman Sachs in R3 Departure
Santander is reported to have left the blockchain consortium as well.
Singapore Eyes Central Bank-Issued Digital Currency
R3 and eight financial institutions will conduct a pilot program for interbank payments and cross-border foreign currency transactions.
Hong Kong Government Advises Caution with Distributed-Ledger Technologies
Hong Kong's HKMA says it is premature to make a conclusion on distributed-ledger technology.
SEC Eyes Risks in Rapid Fintech Deployment
“We’ve hired a few quants that used to design HFT models and worked at HFT firms. We’ve actually been working on—and have a prototype for—high-speed analytics on trading. That’s something our quant team has worked on a lot over the past year."
Waters Wavelength Podcast Episode 42: US Treasuries Platforms, Bats CIO, Accenture Blockchain
Dan and Emilia discuss the November features.
Nimbrix Launches Blockchain Consortium Aimed at the Buy Side
Consortium including Microsoft, Thomson Reuters and KPMG aims to launch buy-side blockchain platform.
Accenture Makes the Case for an Editable Blockchain
The controversial editable blockchain meets rules like the EU's Right to be Forgotten, the firm says.
Cobalt, SETL Partner for Distributed-Ledger Solution
Fifteen FX institutional participants have agreed to use the integrated service, set to launch in 2017.