Indian Startup Adopts Blockchain for Stock Trade Settlements
This announcement comes at a time during which a lot of exchanges are actively exploring blockchain technology. Bringing Bitcoin technology to the masses seems to be the primary objective for a lot of companies. uTrade, an Indian startup, will use blockchain technology for stock trade settlements. Instantaneous clearing and settlement of stock exchange trades is a significant benefit of blockchain technology in the world of finance. The blockchain seems to quickly become a favorite tool among Indian startups. Albeit uTrade is specialized in selling trading platforms, algorithms, and data....
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