Blockchain Adoption: Hong Kong Exchange Launches New Settlement Platform to Connect with Users in China
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), which operates a range of equity, commodity, fixed income, and currency markets, has unveiled an equities settlement acceleration platform called "Synapse." The newly laun...
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The newly launched platform will leverage smart contracts programmed in DAML to streamline post-trade processes and improve operational efficiencies, according to a Wednesday press release. ...
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