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Inside BNP Paribas’ blockchain-powered securities platform

  • BNP Paribas Securities Services and SmartAngels announced the creation of a blockchain-powered securities platform.
  • Analysts say the moves will make private securities trades more efficient and secure.
Suman Bhattacharyya | July 07, 2017
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Blockchain and Crypto

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