Canadian Regulator: Blockchain & Fintech Needs Open Data Access for Development
Canada’s largest securities regulator has stated that open access to data is fundamental to developing fintech solutions like blockchain technology, in a white paper, reports Reuters. Last November, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) hosted a hackathon, with the aim of discovering innovative FinTech solutions for the finance sector. Its paper was the result of the hackathon. According to Pat Chaukos, chief of OSC LaunchPad, which is a regulatory sandbox to promote innovative solutions, blockchain can provide answers for problems that companies are experiencing. Chaukos said: You need....
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