Blockchain
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.
Using APIs to Increase Efficiency
FpML has been a key enabler of automation in the derivatives industry, but its value could be further enhanced by providing value-added web services with open connectivity.
Microsoft Sees Trade Finance, Bond Issuance as Ripe for Blockchain Growth
Marc Mercuri of Microsoft explains where the tech giant sees room for blockchain solutions in the future.
Trade Finance as an Asset Class: Rough Seas Ahead
As global banks seek to promote trade finance as an investable asset class to the buy side, the sector’s lack of technology and data infrastructure have come to light.
Templum Adds Former Goldman Sachs VP as Director
Frank Barbarino will be responsible for attracting and managing institutional clients for the digital securities broker-dealer.
Human Factor Is Crucial to the Alt Data Gold Rush
While tech advancements are being made, buy-side firms still rely on humans to make sense of alt data.
Industry Participants Differ on Blockchain Benefits
As some firms are pushing forward with blockchain projects, others are saying it's not yet ready for prime time.
May 2019: The Power of Potential
Max Bowie highlights some of the biggest stories from the May issue of Waters.
Blockchain Investments Survive the Crypto Winter
Investments into blockchain have continued to grow despite the crypto winter and the downfall of ICOs. VC investors are banking on their belief that blockchain will ultimately offer transformation across many industries,.
Bond.One Aims to Bring Blockchain to Bond Trading
Bond.One is aiming to introduce distributed-ledger tech to solve issues associated with fragmented fixed-income markets.
NYSE President Sees Tech as Key to Big Board's Next Evolution
A look at the massive tech projects (and legal battles) underway at the NYSE, which are being led by Stacey Cunningham.
Ethereum Group Launches Token Standards Drive
The initiative seeks to create common language around tokens to foster wider adoption among institutional investors.
Cusip Promotes Market Data Product Pro Bastian
As senior director of market development, he will spearhead the national numbering agency’s foray into DLT.
Digital Asset Opens Smart Contract Language to Other Blockchains
VMware blockchain and Hyperledger Sawtooth begin support of DAML on their platforms.
Digital Asset and Isda Create Rosetta Stone for Derivatives Smart Contracts
The event specification module will allow for a common DAML library that references machine-executable trade lifecycle events.
Wavelength Podcast Episode 160: Pete Cherecwich of Northern Trust
Pete talks about privacy and convenience—and where firms tend to get tripped up when walking this balance beam.