distributed ledger-technology

Euroclear could finalize a new platform for securities based on distributed ledger technology as soon as this year (Mufid Majnun/Unsplash)
Euroclear May Launch Digital Bond Settlement Platform This Year, Staffer Says
The move follows interest in securities trading using central bank digital currencies.
Euroclear could finalize a new platform for securities based on distributed ledger technology as soon as this year (Mufid Majnun/Unsplash)

Cryptocurrency
Bad Vibes from the Word 'Crypto' Have Some Calling for a Rebrand
Money-making associations with cryptocurrencies misrepresent them as just currencies and fail to acknowledge the diverse applications of the technology.
Cryptocurrency

CDCROP: Union Jack, British Flag, England, UK (Rodrigo Santos/Unsplash)
Bank of England Deputy Governor Says Existing Financial Regulations Should Extend to Crypto
Jon Cunliffe says rules should be put in place before the digital-asset industry becomes large enough to threaten broader financial stability.
CDCROP: Union Jack, British Flag, England, UK (Rodrigo Santos/Unsplash)

CDCROP: Europe's markets regulator European Parliament (Guillaume Périgois/Unsplash)
Blockchain Securities Trading Doesn’t Need More Rule Changes, EU Agency Says
Incumbents and newcomers are lining up to take part in a distributed ledger pilot from March, ESMA said
CDCROP: Europe's markets regulator European Parliament (Guillaume Périgois/Unsplash)

Man looking at currency trading app on his smart phone from his home office
Bye-bye Brokers: EU Tries Stock Trading, the Web3 Way
A new European trial of blockchain-based securities trading is a “very good thing” for crypto fans, CoinDesk was told – but some worry it’s overcautious and rigid.
Man looking at currency trading app on his smart phone from his home office

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NY Fed: Stablecoins Are Not the Future of Payments
Researchers at the New York branch of the U.S. central bank think tokenized deposits are the better way to go.
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DTCC’s Distributed Ledger Settlement Platform Moves Into Development Phase
The platform will run alongside the massive securities trading clearinghouse’s legacy systems.
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Australian securities exchange ASX
ASX's Blockchain Upgrade Costing Members 'Millions,' Says Industry Body
“The investment required to operate in global markets is getting more and more intense,” said association CEO Judith Fox.
Australian securities exchange ASX

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World Economic Forum: Blockchain Could Disrupt $867T in Traditional Markets
The opportunity could be substantial for an already fast-growing crypto industry with a current market capitalization currently around $2.3 trillion.
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Archives and record keeping
Linux Foundation, Insurance Group Roll Out Platform to Cut Costs Using DLT
Besides cutting costs, the project aims to provide a standardized data repository for insurance analytics.
Archives and record keeping