Kynetix Launches Blockchain Consortium for Commodities Markets

Kynetix Launches Blockchain Consortium for Commodities Markets

Kynetix, a post-trade technology company, is putting together a consortium to look into the use of distributed ledger technology in commodities markets. UK-based Kynetix, a firm that deals in commodity post-trade technology platforms has launched a consortium focusing on integrating blockchain technology into commodities post-trades and mainstream financial services. The firm announced an inaugural meeting to take place in London today wherein 15 major commodity exchanges, investment banks, brokers and clearing houses will collaborate in bringing blockchain to the physical economy. Kynteix....


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