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USB, workers
Bank Blockchain Integration: A Challenge Overcome
It's a long road yet to mainstream blockchain use, according to Santander's head of blockchain R&D. But integration, he argues, won't be the issue.
USB, workers

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American Express Opens First Blockchain Corridor With Ripple Tech
American Express just had its "Charles Lindbergh moment," using Ripple's blockchain to connect Santander clients in Europe and the U.S.
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Not a Consortium: Banks Form For-Profit Entity for Blockchain Supply Chain
A group of banks is charting forward a new course for how to design a blockchain venture – and this time it's seeking for-profit benefits.
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Chains
'Red Lyra' No More: Bank Blockchain Group Rebrands
Alastria, formerly known as Red Lyra, is a Spanish blockchain consortium that has grown to more than 70 members since its launch in May.
Chains

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Broadridge Completes Blockchain Proxy Voting Trial
Investor services firm Broadridge piloted what it called its "first application of blockchain technology" in a high-profile test this week.
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Settlement Coin Creators Seek to 'Liberalize' Central Banks With Blockchain
A new digital currency built for central banks is designed to make it easier for more people to use two powerful tools: real-time settling and cash.
robert sams, clearmatics

transaction, digital
Big Banks Band Together to Launch 'Settlement Coin'
Four banks have reportedly partnered on a blockchain project aimed at creating a means to clear and settle transactions worldwide.
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santander
Santander Names Blythe Masters Senior Blockchain Advisor
Banco Santander has named Digital Asset Holdings (DAH) CEO Blythe Masters to a new role as senior blockchain advisor.
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Santander
Santander UK to Launch Ripple-Powered Payments App in 2016
The UK arm of Spanish banking group Santander has developed a new payments app in partnership with distributed ledger startup Ripple.
Santander

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12 More Banks Join Blockchain Consortium R3
Twelve more banks have joined the distributed ledger consortium led by startup R3CEV.
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