Opinion: blockchain is not only crappy technology but a bad vision for the future
No matter how much blockchain improves it is still headed in the wrong direction.
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Ripple springs Xpring programme for blockchain innovation
Will invest in, incubate, acquire and provide grants to companies and projects.
Poland is world’s first for banking records on blockchain
Billon and Polish Credit Office team up for innovation and information.
Mitsubishi, MUFG and Standard Chartered in payments pilot over RippleNet
First time for a Japanese company to conduct cross-border payments over RippleNet.
London Block Exchange adds five new coin offerings
LBX stands out in a tighter crypto-regulation environment with five new coin offerings.
Canada’s equity settlement blockchain project reaches viability
Payments Canada, Bank of Canada, TMX Group, Accenture and R3 all involved.
HSBC and ING in blockchain-backed trade finance breakthrough
“First” scalable trade finance transaction on R3’s blockchain platform.
Broadridge buys FundAssist for asset management lift
Broadridge also reveals new repo patent using blockchain.
Blockchain Valley Ventures begins its adventures
Swiss accelerator launches offering advice and venture capital.
Blockchain firm Zonafide shuts down
“A major engagement we had expected was put on hold.”
Christine Lagarde, IMF: an even-handed approach to crypto-assets
A judicious look at crypto-assets leading to neither crypto-condemnation nor crypto-euphoria.
Australian budget brings fintech joy
Funding for AI, blockchain and more.
Crypto-investing 101: advice for beginners
Ten tips to help you avoid common pitfalls when investing in cryptocurrencies.
JP Morgan Chase to patent blockchain-based interbank payments tech
Application filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office.
Top fintech stories this week – 4 May 2018
Catch up on FinTech Futures’ top five fintech stories of the week – all in one place!
Trusted Key raises $3m for passwordless authentication
Trusted Key’s total funding now stands at $4.1 million.
ANZ, Suncorp and IBM team for blockchain insurance tech
The project is one of the first of its kind in New Zealand.
Infographic: crypto kings
15 “crypto kings” who are making history with their engagement in the field of cryptocurrencies.
Interview: Tom Meredith, BitMinutes – better crypto for a better world
BitMinutes creates cryptocurrency around prepaid airtime minute, plans ICO for 30 April.
Citizens Bank in trade finance tech revamp with Finastra and Infosys
On the way out is CSI’s Banktrade trade finance system.
Appian World 2018: blockchain and the art of anticipation
A final analysis of the low-code application provider’s event in Miami.
First global corporate loan transaction on blockchain completed by BBVA and Indra
The pilot enabled the closing of a €75 million loan using a DLT-based solution.
Avaloq takes 10% stake in blockchain firm Metaco
Core banking software vendor Avaloq muscles into blockchain space.
Milestones reached in Nordea’s tech overhaul
Savings and deposits now done on the new core banking platform, Temenos’ T24.
Appian World 2018: Miami nice for drag and drop
A look at the low-code application provider’s event in Miami.
Credit rating processes could get better with blockchain tech
More disruptions for the credit rating industry are yet to come.
Five companies that are creating their own cryptocurrencies
More companies are getting involved and capitalising on the cryptocurrency movement.
Infographic: intersection of AI and blockchain
The convergence of artificial intelligence and blockchain.
NBC and JP Morgan test debt issuance on blockchain
Consultancy firm Synechron provided business and technology consulting for the project.
Digital Asset seeks DLT domination with developer programme
DAML not in distress, just seeks the best.
First pilot client transactions executed on Batavia trade finance platform
IBM and big banks’ blockchain initiative makes progress.
Fintech funding round-up: 18 April 2018
Stars MFS Africa, Tala, Funding Societies and HelloGold.
Crypto-friendly Arival seeks US banking licence
“God bless me.”
Emirates NBD goes blockchain for its “Cheque Chain”
Integrates blockchain technology into bank-issued cheques.
Lithuania plots virtual limited liability companies on blockchain
Nation will let VLLCs be remotely managed using blockchain.
Coinbase acquires Earn, appoints first CTO
The deal is valued at $100 million.
IBM finds firm blockchain ground with Marsh proof of insurance pilot
Applying blockchain technology for first commercial proof of insurance.
The relegated bank – a positive scenario?
Bank executives should actively consider the “relegated bank” scenario as a potential option.
Where top European banks are investing in fintech – CB Insights
European banks are investing in wealthtech, lendtech, paytech, regtech and blockchain.
The Billon blockchain plan to power multi-currency cards
Teams with Igoria Trade for payments in 150 currencies.
