Ripple's Japan splash

March 2nd, 2017 "Human life is driven forward by its dim apprehension of notions too general for its existing language." – Alfred North Whitehead Got this from a friend? SUBSCRIBE HERE 47 Japanese banks have completed a trial of cloud-based DLT technology. Using Ripple's RC Cloud platform, the banks – members of the SBI Ripple Asia consortium – tested sending payments to one another. CoinDesk spoke to Ripple executives on the significance of the pilot, which demonstrated that the system could be rolled out without the need to install the protocol.  The trial also showed that DLT technology is not only valuable in international transactions – it can also significantly reduce costs in domestic payments. As a result, some of the banks involved have committed to moving the pilot to commercial production later this year, according to sources.   Read the whole story Tweet Share *NEW COINDESK RESEARCH*   In CoinDesk Research's Spotlight Study released yesterday, we highlighted the sentiment around blockchain token sales ('ICOs') from both the investor and entrepreneur perspective. Many founders were in the Boost VC accelerator program, the California startup incubator now in its ninth batch.  Interestingly, it seems more Boost VC founders are focusing their attention on ICOs for investment purposes – nearly 30% have participated in a token sale, and 95% of those said they would consider participating again. For more data on the ICO market, view our full report (and special thanks to the Boost team!)   Wait, there's more: Canada's Scotiabank Completes Blockchain Trial for Trade Reports. The platform, developed by blockchain services firm AlphaPoint, allows for the digitizing of assets, creation of trade venues, and the managing of pre- and post-trade workflows. Read more. The Lack of Blockchain Talent is Becoming An Industry Concern. Executives speaking at the DTCC's Fintech Symposium in New York yesterday expressed frustration at the thin pool of blockchain talent. Some, however, saw it more as a problem of incorrect targeting than short supply. Read more.   Ethereum Spam Attacks Are Back – This Time on the Test Network. The goal of the attacker appears to be to make testing ethereum apps more difficult. Read more. Bitcoin Price Sets New All-Time High for Second Day in a Row. Data suggests that traders are primarily bullish in the long-term. Read more.   Thailand's National Stock Exchange is Building a Blockchain Market. According to local sources, the market will enable startups to raise money. The exchange is looking to launch the service later this year. Read more.   Kraken Buys Out Digital Currency Data Portal Cryptowatch. The cryptocurrency exchange will retain Cryptowatch founder Artur Sapek to develop the trading data toolkit. Read more.   230 Million: Ethereum Classic Community Backs Limit on Total Tokens. In a new blog post released today, the ethereum alternative's developers and backers threw their support behind a fixed-cap monetary policy. Read more.   Indian Central Banker: Potential of Blockchain Currencies 'Overstated'. Speaking at a financial technology conference in Mumbai, RBI deputy governor Rama Subramaniam Gandhi argued that virtual currencies were not for the "masses", who are generally not risk takers and need confidence in a central system. Read more.   Go to CoinDesk BTC: $1,238.11 +1.2%  ETH: $18.52 +17.4% @10:00 EST - More price details JOB LISTINGS GENESIS TRADING - Sales Marketing Associate The Sales and Marketing Associate is a sales-support position, responsible for identifying and contacting prospects, with the expectation of bringing revenue-producing clients into Genesis' digital currency business lines. More info. GENESIS TRADING - Research Associate The Research Associate will support the continued growth and expansion of the business, and will proactively assess new market opportunities and products within the digital currency space. More info. Are you looking for talent? Let jacob@coindesk.com know if you're interested in posting job opportunities here. PRESS RELEASES   01, Mar - Press Release: New Payment Option At VISIONAPARTMENTS - Rents can now be Paid in Bitcoin 01, Mar - Press Release: mBTC Shop successfully integrates with Flexepin for physically purchasing Bitcoin in Canada 28, Feb - Press Release: Polybius Bank: the First Bank for Crypto Business We're continuing to tweak the format a bit. How do you like your summaries: shorter, or longer? 😊 Copyright © 2017 CoinDesk, All rights reserved. You're receiving this email because you subscribed for updates on our website. Our mailing address is: CoinDesk 636 Avenue of the Americas New York City, NY 10011 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list