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Project Meridian FX: Joint Project by the Eurosystem and London Centres, and the Bank of England, to Test Synchronised Settlement in FX

Fintech Finance

It will also explore additional features that could form part of an SO’s offering, such as those that could help reduce the liquidity needs of participants. To achieve its objectives, Meridian FX will build on the technology behind the SO, allowing it to connect two RTGS systems based in different jurisdictions.

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Project mBridge Reaches MVP Stage, Expands International Participation

The Fintech Times

This project aims to create a multi-central bank digital currency (CBDC) platform for instant cross-border payments and settlements, leveraging distributed ledger technology (DLT). The platform now invites further international participation and private sector proposals for value-added solutions.

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SC Ventures and G+D Complete Pilot on Different Types of CBDC Systems

Fintech News

The project tested the feasibility of conducting multilateral cross-currency transfers through the UDPN, involving both Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) and non-DLT-based CBDC technologies. The indirect model featured an on-chain DLT-based solution developed by UDPN engineers.

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Eurosystem Completes First of Many Experiments To Test DLT Central Bank Money Settlements

The Fintech Times

Eurosystem , the monetary authority of the eurozone, has been exploring the possible use cases of distributed ledger technology (DLT) to conduct wholesale settlement in central bank money. It has now completed its first experiment using DLT, giving the monetary authority a glimpse into the potential merits of the tech.

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Trade Finance Poised for Digital Revolution Though Obstacles Remain

Fintech News

The report emphasizes the need for integrated digital solutions and the importance of standards and interoperability. APIs, a key technology that’s being used in the industry, enable systems to communicate with each other without human intervention, and serve as a way to exchange data quickly and securely.

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Banks And The Blockchain Scramble

PYMNTS

PwC writes in its “Global Blockchain Survey 2018” that responses from 600 executives across 15 territories are embracing distributed ledger technology (DLT) with enthusiasm. Of those queried, as many as 84 percent of firms are involved with DLT. Another 28 percent say that interoperability of systems is key.

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How Banks Are Teaming Up To Bring Blockchain To Trade Finance

CB Insights

HSBC, Standard Chartered, and others belong to a range of consortia that have had successful pilots using distributed ledger technologies (DLT) to process live trade finance transactions. Benefits of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) . Live briefing: Consumer Banks in The Digital Age.