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

Distributed ledger tech lets databases work across many nodes without central control. Nodes must agree on updates, making ledgers secure and tamper-proof. Public ledgers are open to all, while ...

The pilot's goal was to show how banks can use Google’s Universal Ledger to settle fiat payments in real time without new ...

The Society for Worldwide Interbank Financial Telecommunication (SWIFT) has been watching the development of fintech carefully, with a focus on its own future. After a variety of projects using new ...

China has been at the forefront of digital currency innovation, with the Digital Yuan, also known as the Digital Currency Electronic Payment (DCEP) project, leading the charge. Unlike traditional ...

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 ...

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 ...

The BIS introduced the unified ledger concept last year and has been singing its praises as a framework for better financial transactions. The Bank for International Settlements has presented its ...

Get the latest federal technology news delivered to your inbox. The Department of Veterans Affairs should examine how blockchain technology can be used to improve the benefits and services that it ...

The XRP Ledger’s long-standing design is receiving renewed attention following comments from Ripple CTO David “JoelKatz” ...

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, ...