distributed ledger technology

ASX delays launch of blockchain-based CHESS replacement
The financial turmoil caused by the unfolding COVID-19 pandemic has forced the ASX to delay the launch of its blockchain-based CHESS replacement, which had been scheduled to go live in April 2021. The ASX announced yesterday it will conduct a formal consultation process in June to determine a new timetable

Switzerland’s new digital exchange promises new credibility for blockchain and ICOs
The operator of Switzerland’s stock exchange is backing distributed ledger technology, arguing that — in the right hands — the technology is ready to earn the trust of the investment community. In July the Swiss Stock Exchange (SIX) announced plans to launch a blockchain-based exchange for the trading, settlement and