Bank of Ireland Announces Successful Blockchain Trial
The Bank of Ireland, in collaboration with services firm Deloitte has successfully completed a joint proof-of-concept blockchain trial. The trial demonstrated the implementation of a distributed ledger as an accessible data layer, over existing financial systems while focusing on trade reporting. In a press release communicated to CCN by the Bank of Ireland today, the bank has, in partnership with Deloitte, announced the completion of a proof-of-concept blockchain trial. The successful trial demonstrated the means for distributed ledger technology to enable banks to combine the innovation,....
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