World Economic Forum claims data shows blockchain set to boost trade by over $1bn, Castleton Commodities International closes two facilities totalling $2.7bn and market moves

In today's daily round-up of export, trade and commodity finance news, TXF's Max Thompson covers the latest stories and trends across the market:

• The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released data that reveals blockchain would boost global trade by over $1 trillion

• Castleton Commodities International has closed two credit facilities totalling $2.775 billion

• Bryan Gartenberg has started a new role as senior vice president and head of escrow and specialized agency sales at Dallas-headquartered Texas Capital Bank

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