capital markets

australia
ASX Affirms Blockchain Support Following CEO Departure
ASX remains committed to its plans for potential blockchain integration even after the man who helped lead the project resigned.
australia

boston
2017 or 2025? Securities Firms Debate Timeline for Industry-Grade Blockchain
Major financial institutions discussed blockchain technology and its applications at a securities trade industry conference in Boston this week.
boston

Australia Stock
Doubt Cast on ASX Blockchain Trial as CEO Resigns
The ASX CEO who championed the company’s adoption of blockchain tech has resigned, prompting questions about its blockchain work.
Australia Stock

trading, stock
Interdealer Broker ICAP Completes Post-Trade Blockchain Trial
Interdealer broker ICAP has completed an internal blockchain technology trial focused on securities post-trade processes.
trading, stock

stock market, japan
Retail Giant Overstock to Issue its Own Stock on Blockchain Platform
Online retail giant Overstock announced it will issue public shares of company stock on its tØ blockchain platform.
stock market, japan

Stock quotes
ESMA Director: Blockchain Could Enhance Securities Trading Process
The executive director of the ESMA has said the agency believes blockchain tech could enhance the post-trade process.
Stock quotes

compass
ISITC: Majority of Securities Firms Plan to Explore Blockchain This Year
A new survey has revealed that the current buzz around blockchains is driving a focus on technological investment within the financial sector.
compass

Australia
ASIC Chief: Blockchain Will Have 'Profound Implications' for Regulators
The head of Australia’s top securities watchdog said earlier this month that blockchain technology will have “profound implications”.
Australia

Dwolla
Dwolla is Back, But Focused on Blockchain, Not Bitcoin
CoinDesk speaks to Dwolla about its hiatus from the bitcoin space and why it's now interested in blockchain business applications
Dwolla

tallin, estonia
Nasdaq to Launch Blockchain Voting Trial for Estonian Stock Market
Stock market giant Nasdaq has announced it is developing a shareholder voting system based on blockchain tech.
tallin, estonia