Distributed ledger technology (which includes blockchain) is transformative in its own right. That said, one of the unique aspects of distributed ledger technology is its ability to benefit numerous, ...

Bank of Japan unveils blockchain sandbox for testing central bank digital settlements, tokenized money, and smart contracts in wholesale and retail systems.

The Bank of Japan is moving to place central bank reserve money onto blockchain infrastructure, a step that marks the first G7 central bank validation of distributed ledger technology at the reserve ...

Commonly associated with the financial sector, particularly cryptocurrencies, blockchain technologies have expanded into a ...

SEC Wins Summary Judgment on Howey Issue in Terraform Litigation The UK Digital Securities Sandbox: Relaxing the Regulatory Environment for UK Fintechs Like other decisions in this area, this ruling ...

Strategic tech partnerships are accelerating tokenisation, combining blockchain, custody and compliance to transform traditional financial assets ...

The unresolved question is which system ultimately becomes the primary point of coordination. That distinction matters ...

The 336-year-old bank was among the early traditional financial institutions to experiment with distributed ledger technology. In 2016, it joined the R3 banking consortium to explore blockchain-based ...

To many, the idea that blockchain can be a force for good in the climate fight seems contradictory. The predominant narrative is about the mindblowing energy consumption of proof-of-work blockchains ...

The BOJ joins Project Agorá to develop tokenized central bank deposits, enhancing cross-border settlements with blockchain ...

As businesses try out decentralized systems for better reporting and oversight, the effect of blockchain on corporate finance is speeding up. The rise in interest in business ledgers often coincides ...

China deploys blockchain for green energy certification under new State Council guidelines targeting unified market by 2030.