Blockchain Technology

Blockchain Technology

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Making Sense of Cryptoeconomics

Josh Stark argues that "cryptoeconomics" is widely misunderstood, despite being a concept crucial to understanding the blockchain industry.

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What's Blockchain? HSBC Survey Finds 59% of Consumers Don't Know

A recent survey from the UK-based bank suggests that ordinary consumers are still largely in the dark about blockchain tech.

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Fidelity CEO Talks 'Love' For Bitcoin, Why Blockchain Will 'Change' Markets

At Consensus 2017, Abigail Johnson, chair and CEO of Fidelity Investments, went public with her enthusiasm for blockchain technology and its future.

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The Trouble With Fintech (Or Why 'Now' is the Time for DLT)

A critical look at the reasons behind the change in dialogue surrounding blockchain and distributed ledger tech.

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Do You Believe in Blockchain Magic?

Many optimistic claims are made for applications of blockchain, but hyping the tech is not the best way forward, argues Sebastien Meunier.

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The Big Mistakes Enterprises Are Making on Blockchain

Why corporations need to think bigger to maximize the benefits of blockchain.

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State Bank of India Launches New Blockchain Finance Consortium

India’s largest bank is spearheading 'Bankchain' – a newly unveiled consortium focused on blockchain applications.

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Swift Reveals Future Global Payment Tech – Blockchain Not Included

While Swift is bullish on its explorations of blockchain, it has sidestepped the tech in its new cross-border payments service, unveiled today.

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Dubai Innovation Office Seeking Startups for $20k Blockchain Contest

The Smart Dubai initiative is on the hunt for startups to take part in a new blockchain contest, offering prizes of up to $20,000 for the winner.

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Hardware Over Hard Forks: How Accenture Plans to End Blockchain's Security Debate

Can dedicated hardware bring institutions on board with blockchain in a way that consensus-driven hard forks can't? This company is betting on it.

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