Toronto Stock Exchange Explores Blockchain Technology, Appoints CDO

Toronto Stock Exchange Explores Blockchain Technology, Appoints CDO

The Toronto Stock Exchange is looking into the capabilities of blockchain technology. The parent company of Toronto Stock Exchange has appointed Anthony Di Iorio as the Chief Digital Officer. The use of bitcoin’s underlying technology is growing among fintech players. The capability of creating self-executing smart contracts using blockchain technology has proven to be a deal-maker in the case of stock exchanges and trading houses. While the banking sector explores its potential to facilitate fast and inexpensive fund transfers between branches across geographical boundaries, stock....


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