International Securities Regulators Commit to Blockchain Research Effort

International Securities Regulators Commit to Blockchain Research Effort

An international organization composed of the world’s top securities regulators is set to delve into blockchain technology research. The International Organization of Securities Commissions (IOSCO), founded in the early 1980s, is dedicated to fostering cooperation between global securities regulators, particularly in regards to standards development and information exchange. According to a news release, the topic of blockchain tech was of particular interest during discussion sessions at the meeting, held on on 16th-18th February in Madrid. The organization said: “On identifying and....


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