The doors may be open for Cboe to launch an ether futures product, following a recent comment from the SEC that the cryptocurrency is not a security.
JD.com’s Finance Arm to Issue Asset-Backed Securities on a Blockchain
JD Finance, a subsidiary of Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com, has announced a pilot issuance of asset-backed securities over a blockchain.
VanEck, SolidX Join Forces in New Bid to Launch Bitcoin ETF
VanEck and SolidX have teamed up to list a bitcoin exchange-traded fund, despite regulatory obstacles that stymied prior attempts.
Lawmaker Wants New York State to Pilot Local Cryptocurrencies
A bill introduced by New York Assemblyman Ron Kim would launch pilot programs testing cryptocurrencies as a community monetary system.
China Has Built a Blockchain System That Could Replace Paper Checks
China’s central bank has completed a blockchain-based system that digitizes checks in a move to counter fraud in the country.
Huobi Partners on $93 Million China-South Korea Blockchain Fund
Crypto exchange Huobi has teamed up with NewMargin Capital and Kiwoom Securities to launch a blockchain fund focused on China and South Korea.
$65 Million: Blockchain Assets Platform Paxos Raises Series B Funding
Blockchain startup Paxos has closed a $65 million Series B funding round led by existing investors including Liberty City Ventures and RRE Ventures.
Forex Firm CLS Invests $5 Million in Enterprise Blockchain Startup R3
U.S.-based FX settlement provider CLS has made a $5 million investment in blockchain software startup R3.
Commerzbank Conducts €500k FX Transaction Using R3’s Corda
Thyssenkrupp successfully conducted a foreign exchange transaction using R3’s Corda blockchain in partnership with Germany’s Commerzebank.
German Stock Exchange Wants to Launch Bitcoin Products
Deutsche Boerse AG is assessing whether to offer cryptocurrency-related products, a company exec has said during an event.
AmEx Upgrades Rewards Program with Hyperledger Blockchain
American Express announced a blockchain-based loyalty rewards program using Hyperledger’s technology.
Bitcoin Miner Maker Canaan Files for Hong Kong IPO
China-based Canaan Creative, one of the largest bitcoin mining hardware makers, has filed for an IPO in Hong Kong.
Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange Turns to Blockchain for New Lending Platform
Accenture and Intel are to help develop a Hyperledger-based securities lending platform for the Tel-Aviv Stock Exchange.
Sberbank Buys Commercial Bonds Issued Over Blockchain Platform
Russian bank Sberbank CIB and telecoms firm MTS have conducted what they say is the country’s first commercial bond transaction made using blockchain.
Capital Markets Blockchains Are Finally Getting Go-Live Dates
Big financial market infrastructure players detailed their progress on blockchain conversions, with real timelines for going live, at Consensus 2018.
Axoni, Clearmatics Claim Milestone for Blockchain Interoperability
In a first for interoperability, Axoni and Clearmatics have shown how a derivative contract written on one blockchain can be settled on another.
Wall Street Vet Brian Kelly Launches Blockchain ETF
Investment manager Brian Kelly is launching a blockchain-focused exchange-traded fund, or ETF, he announced Wednesday.
Crypto Valley Association Taps VC Firm Lakestar as Strategic Partner
The 600-member Crypto Valley Association has added venture capital firm Lakestar as a strategic partner.
Bank of Canada’s DLT Trial Shows Instant Securities Settlement Possible
The latest “Project Jasper” blockchain trials have shown that DLT is effective at automating securities settlements in real-time, says Bank of Canada.
Ethereum Futures Go Live on UK Trading Platform
Crypto trading platform Crypto Facilities, which helps the CME Group provide bitcoin futures contracts, will be launching ethereum futures today.