Blockchain Strategy for Asian Banks to be Presented At Singapore Conference

Blockchain Strategy for Asian Banks to be Presented At Singapore Conference

Banks in Asia are set to outline their Blockchain strategies at the upcoming Blockchain for Finance Conference in Singapore June 20-21. Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ, China Construction Bank, Mizuho and OCBC Bank are all gearing up to announce how they will engage with Blockchain technology in the future, with advice on hand from current implementers BNY Mellon and Nordea Bank among others. The conference is being organized by FinTech Network, a UK-based advocacy group which “exists to facilitate and advocate the adoption of innovative and disruptive financial technologies.” Blockchain for....


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