336-year-old bank explores new digital payments system

The world of high finance is moving toward a future where the ledger never sleeps. Barclays, a pillar of British banking for more than three centuries, is reportedly the latest institution to look for a seat at the digital table. For years, the conversation around blockchain has been dominated by volatile tokens and speculative trading. Now, the focus is shifting to the plumbing of the global economy. Major lenders are realizing that the old ways of moving money are no longer fast enough for a 24/7 mar ...