Distributed ledger technology that maintains a continuously growing list of records (blocks) linked and secured using cryptography. Each block contains a timestamp and link to the previous block, creating an immutable chain. This decentralized system eliminates the need for trusted intermediaries by allowing network participants to verify transactions independently
Using Swift’s ledger, the initiative aimed to demonstrate how shared-ledger technology can support round-the-clock interbank payments past TradFi processing windows
William Herkelrath joins from AI-first automation platform K3 Labs, replacing the departing Staci Warden, who leaves after almost five years with the firm
Olivier Laurette joins the blockchain security and developer tools firm from Dedge Security, where he spent just under a year as a senior business development executive
DFNS’s wallet-as-a-service capabilities will be deployed to support Coincheck’s Japanese subsidiary across transaction lifecycle management, workflow orchestration, and governance controls, among others
Ziqing Ang will work with regulators, policymakers, law enforcement, and private institutions across the region to advance efforts against illicit networks and strengthen threat response
The Global X HSCEI Covered Call Active ETF, which references the Hang Seng China Enterprises Index, is the first instance of a Hong Kong call ETF introducing a tokenised unit class
According to Citi, it is the first major bank to apply the digital depositary receipt model to private company shares, which will receive ongoing pricing through Caplight’s MarketPrice data feed
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