DTCC CEO Pledges Future Blockchain Trials at NY Event

DTCC CEO Pledges Future Blockchain Trials at NY Event

DTCC president and CEO Mike Bodson indicated today that the US clearing and settlement giant plans to embark on additional distributed ledger technology tests. The comments came as part of Bodson’s opening remarks at the 2016 Blockchain Symposium, a one-day event held by the DTCC in New York City today. The event features participants from financial institutions such as Barclays, BlackRock, Goldman Sachs and the SWIFT Institute. Word that DTCC is planning additional work with blockchain tech followed the company's announcement of a partnership with industry startup Digital Asset Holdings....


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