Blockchain

Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger will step down from her position in October

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Blockchain Association CEO Summer Mersinger will step down from her position in October

TL;DR Summer Mersinger, CEO of the Blockchain Association, will step down from her position on October 16 and remain an advisor until the end of 2026. Founding leader Christine Smith will return as interim CEO effective October 17. The leadership change comes during an unusually active period for digital asset legislation and regulation in the … Read more

IBM is connecting banks to Swift’s Blockchain ledger for token deposits

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IBM is connecting banks to Swift’s Blockchain ledger for token deposits

IBM Digital Asset Haven can now connect financial institutions to Swift’s blockchain-based shared ledger through a pilot integration. Banks can route token deposit transactions using existing payment messages according to ISO 20022 standards. Swift’s ledger is already being tested by 17 leading institutions, while IBM is also adding an on-premises version of Digital Asset Haven. … Read more