This week, Anthony and James look at three news stories. First, a group of central securities depositories are exploring how their roles are translatable to crypto-asset infrastructure. Next, the Depository Trust and Clearing Corp. is moving to the next phase in its project to “re-platform” its credit derivatives processing utility using blockchain technology. And finally, IHS Markit officially unveils TradeServ to the world. And outside of the news, they look at how both banks and bank robbers are using artificial intelligence to defend and attack.