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Policy
Opinion
How Blockchain Tech Can Make Coronavirus Relief More Effective
Smart contracts and distributed ledgers can bring accountability and certainty to coronavirus relief efforts, says economist Stephanie Hurder.
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By Stephanie Hurder
Apr 3, 2020 at 7:34 p.m. UTC
Apr 3, 2020
OpiniondltDigital DollarCoronavirus
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Finance
Australia
ASX's Long-in-the-Works DLT Plan on Ice Amid Coronavirus Concerns
With COVID-19 fast spreading in Australia, the stock exchange is pausing the project until June to reassess the situation.
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By Paddy Baker
Mar 25, 2020 at 12:24 p.m. UTC
Mar 25, 2020
AustraliaASXStock ExchangesdltCoronavirus
Chuck Fried
Finance
Banks
Banks Have to Embrace Distributed Ledger Tech, Even if It Kills Them
To secure their futures, banks have to confront their fear of change and embrace innovation, says consultant Chuck Fried.
Chuck Fried
By Chuck Fried
Mar 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Mar 18, 2020
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Sydney, Australia
Finance
Australia
National Stock Exchange of Australia Plans DLT Platform to Compete With ASX
National Stock Exchange of Australia owner NSX Ltd. and financial institution iSignthis are forming joint venture to offer a digital securities trading platform.
Sydney, Australia
By Sebastian Sinclair
Feb 20, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. UTC
Feb 20, 2020
AustraliaASXStock ExchangesdltSecurities Settlement
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Tech
Ibm
'Key Milestone' for Hyperledger as Fabric Blockchain Platform Reaches 2.0 Release
Version 2.0 marks the most significant release since Fabric first launched in 2017.
Brian Behlendorf, Hyperledger executive director. Image via CoinDesk
By Paddy Baker
Jan 31, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Jan 31, 2020
IBMHyperledgerdltFabric
The Bank of France is one of Europe's leading voices on CBDCs.
Policy
France
French Central Banker Advocates for Blockchain-Based Settlements in Europe
The central bank of France wants the eurozone to build a DLT-based settlement system that moves euros faster and more cheaply than existing tech.
The Bank of France is one of Europe's leading voices on CBDCs.
By Danny Nelson
Nov 25, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Nov 25, 2019
FranceEUCentral BankingdltCBDCs
Barcelona
Markets
Identity
Catalonia to Build DLT-Based Identity Platform for Citizens
Catalonia will develop a decentralized identity platform aimed to give citizens control of their own data when interacting with online services.
Barcelona
By Daniel Palmer
Sep 9, 2019 at 10:21 a.m. UTC
Sep 9, 2019
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Markets
Asx
ASX DLT System 'On Track,' Says Annual Report
The Australian Securities Exchange has released its 2019 financial report, offering insight into its upcoming distributed ledger settlement system.
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By Daniel Palmer
Aug 16, 2019 at 8:45 a.m. UTC
Aug 16, 2019
ASXNewscapital marketsStock ExchangesSettlementdltbusiness newsTechnology News
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Markets
Uk
UK's Pensions and Welfare Department Eyes DLT for Faster Payments
The U.K. Department for Work and Pensions is investigating distributed ledger technology as a way to boost its payments systems.
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By Daniel Palmer
Aug 13, 2019 at 11:15 a.m. UTC
Aug 13, 2019
UKpaymentsNewsGovernmentwelfaredltPensionsTechnology News
Hedera Hashgraph (CoinDesk archives)
Markets
Ibm
IBM, Tata Become First Big Techs to Back Hedera Blockchain
IBM and Indian telecom Tata Communications have joined the governance council of Hedera Hashgraph, a blockchain alternative for enterprises.
Hedera Hashgraph (CoinDesk archives)
By Nate DiCamillo
Aug 12, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. UTC
Aug 12, 2019
IBMNewsDistributed Ledger TechnologydltEnterpriseHederaHashgraphother-public-protocolsbusiness news