Brazilian Bank Plans to Use Tezos Blockchain for STOs Worth $1 Billion

BTG Pactual, Brazil's fifth largest bank, plans to utilize the Tezos blockchain for security token offerings potentially worth $1 billion.

Goldman Sachs CEO Hints Bank Might Launch ‘JPM Coin’-Like Crypto

Goldman Sachs may ultimately take part in the crypto disruption of finance with its own stablecoin, according to CEO David Solomon.

Bitfury, Tech Firm Mphasis Plan Blockchain Disruption in Trade Finance

Blackstone-owned IT firm Mphasis has partnered with blockchain tech firm Bitfury to automate and tokenize trade finance processes.

Pennsylvania’s State-Backed VC Firm Is Tokenizing an Investment Fund

Ben Franklin Technology Partners, a Pennsylvania-funded VC provider, is tokenizing shares in one of its funds.

Token Startup Templum Seeks SEC Clarity on Post-Trade Activities

Regulated token trader Templum has petitioned the SEC seeking clarification on the status of post-trade activities conducted over blockchains.

How to Make Public Blockchains Safe for Enterprise Use

In order to make public networks secure enough for enterprise use, two key things must happen, says EY's Paul Brody.

Fiat Currencies Are About to Become Essential to Public Blockchains

If we want blockchains to deliver upon their promise, we must be able to transact using traditional fiat currencies, EY's blockchain lead writes.

Fujitsu Rolls Out System That Turns Reward Points into Blockchain Tokens

Fujitsu is launching a blockchain data processing system for retail merchants that tokenizes traditional promotion tools like coupons and stamps. 

A16z, Founders Fund Back $28 Million Raise for Tokenized Securities Startup

Tokenized securities startup Harbor has secured $28 million in funding from major Silicon Valley venture capital firms.