ASX Defends Blockchain Research Initiative in Light of Criticism
The newly-appointed Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) chief, Dominic Stevens, recently defended the company’s stake in blockchain research and development. ASX Blockchain To Replace ASX’s Clearing System In The Future. According to the Financial Times, ASX is steadfast towards implementing blockchain within its operations. This August, the firm....
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