Bank Trials Show India's Blockchain Interest on the Rise

Bank Trials Show India's Blockchain Interest on the Rise

Two banks in India have reportedly partnered on a series of blockchain trials aimed at testing the waters for potential new services. Axis Bank and Kotak Mahindra Bank are working on early concepts related to cross-border payments and transaction settlement, according to Indian news portal LiveMint. The news closely follows that of ICICI, another Indian banking institution, is working with Dubai-based Emirates NBD on similar initiatives. Combined, the two partnerships signal strong interest among India’s banking sector in applications that focus on the movement and settlement of funds.....


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