Europe and Japan’s central banks partner for blockchain
The Bank of Japan has revealed a new joint research project with the European Central Bank to study potential use-cases of blockchain technology. Read more: www.cryptocoinsnews.com
Moody’s: Don’t expect US to lead blockchain adoption
Moody's predicts that blockchain will disrupt the post-trade side of the securities business, but perhaps not in the way you think. Read more: www.coindesk.com
Nordea looks for AI and blockchain in new accelerator
Swedish financial services group Nordea is selecting startups for its second accelerator programme from a long list of 35 teams.
Barclays and Citi test blockchain tech for equity swaps processing
Barclays, Citi, Credit Suisse, JPMorgan and an unnamed tier one FS firm took part in the month-long experiment. Read more: www.finextra.com
US Federal Reserve explores blockchain, lacks vision
Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen emphasised the importance of blockchain and hinted that the Fed is exploring the potential of the technology. Read more: cointelegraph.com
Banks, startups and trolls to duke over blockchain?
Reports came out during the holiday season last year of banks quietly stocking up on blockchain patents, Banks will compete with startups making the same moves. Read more: www.crowdfundinsider.com
NSD and iCoinSoft preview system for blockchain
National Settlement Depository (NSD), Russia’s central securities depository, develops partnership with iCoinSoft Exchange Platform. Read more: www.techcrunch.com