Impulsive trading in crypto markets is nothing new and the movement in the price of bitcoin (BTC) over the past two days over the addition – and then removal – of BlackRock’s proposed ticker for its spot bitcoin ETF on the Depository Trust & Clearing Corp.’s website is just another example.
Bitcoin Tumbles 3% as BlackRock Spot ETF Ticker Pulled From DTCC Website
Bitcoin fell by more than 3% from $34,500 to $33,400 on Tuesday afternoon after the ticker for BlackRock’s spot bitcoin ETF was removed from the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation’s website.
Tokenization of RWAs Gets Boost with DTCC Deal to Buy Blockchain Startup Securrency
Securrency provides institutions with blockchain-based regulatory technology on top of existing legacy systems to enable digital asset adoption in a compliant manner.
Bank of America partnership with Paxos will allow same-day trade settlements
Joining the Paxos Settlement Service could allow many Bank of America customers to settle stock trades in minutes rather than days.
What Really Happened When Robinhood Suspended GameStop Trading
The byzantine world of the public U.S. securities market killed the GameStop pump (sort of).
DTCC Considers DLT Use in Securities Trading With 2 New Studies
DTCC, the plumber to capital markets’ quadrillion-dollar pipes, is wondering if DLT can boost securities processing
DTCC Calls on Banks and Regulators to Help Address Blockchain Security Issues
A comprehensive framework shared by all participants will negate any risks associated with blockchain, the derivatives repository giant says.
LedgerX Board Member and Former CFTC Chair Named CEO of Miami Futures Exchange
Former acting CFTC Chairman and LedgerX board member Mark Wetjen is the new CEO at Miami International Futures Exchange, where he will build out its crypto asset and derivatives products.
LedgerX Places Founders on Administrative Leave After Tussle With CFTC
LedgerX CEO and COO Paul and Juthica Chou have been “placed on administrative leave” by the company, with DTCC vice chairman Larry Thompson filling in.
DTCC Pushes Back Blockchain Project to Avoid Brexit Complications
The DTCC has pushed back the release of its blockchain-based post-trade system for derivatives by several months, in part because of Brexit.
DTCC: Security Tokens Should Be Made to Meet Existing Regulatory Rules
The DTCC has laid out guidelines for the post-trade processing of tokenized securities, aimed at market participants and regulators.
A Group of 30 Global Central Securities Depositories Is Exploring Crypto Custody
A group of central securities depositories (CSDs) is seriously looking at how they might custody digital assets.
15 Banks Join DTCC Post-Trade Blockchain as Project Enters Testing
The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation is now testing its main blockchain project with 15 global banks, before taking the tech live in 2019.
Blythe Masters Looks Beyond Finance for Next Wave of Blockchain Growth
The enterprise DLT startup now sees a vast range of opportunities, both within the industry where its founder spent most of her career and outside it.
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.
Blythe Masters’ Next Move? Get FIs Hooked On Blockchain SDKs
Former JP Morgan executive Blythe Masters recently unveiled a new software suite designed to help propel the next wave of business blockchain growth.
Banks Building Blockchain Confront Tech Limitations
Executives working with two of the largest live blockchain implementations spoke on stage at the DTCC’s annual fintech event.
Banks Building Blockchain Confront Tech Limitations
Executives working with two of the largest live blockchain implementations spoke on stage at the DTCC’s annual fintech event.