There is a perception among many that blockchain and distributed ledger technology are the same thing. This is not quite the case. This article explains the difference between blockchain and ...

On 30 July 2024, the Bank of England published a discussion paper on its approach to innovation in money and payments (the Discussion Paper). A recurring theme is the Bank of England’s focus on the ...

In the rapidly expanding and evolving digital economy, tokenisation is primed to transform how we interact with assets. By creating digital representations of real-world assets on a distributed ledger ...

As use of blockchain grows, so too does the adoption of distributed ledger technology in its many forms. Blockchain is the underlying storage mechanism for DLT, and with smart contracts a blockchain ...

Interest in distributed ledger technology (DLT) is gaining momentum, sparking lively debates among proponents and detractors. The key question is: which version of ...

In a landmark trial, Citi and Swift proved it's possible to settle payments between fiat and digital currencies in a ...

SWIFT is developing a proof of concept to assess the viability of distributed ledger technology for improving banks’ reconciliation of nostro accounts in real time. In developing the proof of concept, ...

With volumes now over $1.5 trillion monthly, the Distributed Ledger Repo (DLR) is designed to integrate distributed-ledger technology with existing front- and back-office systems to streamline and ...

iCapital, the global fintech platform driving access to alternative investments for the wealth management industry, announced the successful launch of the first fund leveraging iCapital’s new ...

Chairwoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) speaks before a House hearing at the US Capitol on June 22, 2023 in Washington, DC. The House Committee on Oversight and Accountbility Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, ...

The FDIC chair has confirmed that it is developing guidelines for tokenized deposit insurance. The guidance under development ...