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Bond-i

August 25 , 2018 2155 days 879 0
  • The World Bank launched the world’s first public blockchain bond named bond-i created, allocated, transferred and managed by using blockchain technology.
  • Bond-iis an acronym standing for Blockchain Offered New Debt Instrument and also refers to tourist famous Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia.
  • Funds raised from this bond will go towards sustainable development initiatives.
  • Bond-I is Ethereum blockchain bond denominated in Australian dollars, making it Kangaroo bond (referring to foreign bonds issued in Australia in the local currency).
  • World Bank had chosen Commonwealth Bank of Australia (the largest bank in Australia) was chosen as sole arranger for this bond.
  • The bond has a two-year maturity and had raised Australian $100 million (US$73.16 million) after its issuance.

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