The discussions surrounding blockchain have largely focused on how it can be applied to traditional banking systems. But some startups are pushing the dialogue past what the distributed ledger technology can do for banks by discussing the possibilities of what blockchain can do for consumers and other FinTech firms. One of the firms advancing the potential for future … [Read more...] about FinTech startup Chain guides financial firms into blockchain, cryptocurrencies
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THE BLOCKCHAIN WATCH 10/30/16
DCG Bitcoin and blockchain tech summit - opening remarks The Digital Currency Group hosted its second annual Bitcoin and Blockchain Tech Summit Oct. 20, during which founders, investors, and corporate strategists met for three days to discuss the progress of bitcoin and the blockchain over the previous year. In case you missed it, here’s a slideshow of the event opening … [Read more...] about THE BLOCKCHAIN WATCH 10/30/16
Bitcoin, Coinbase, and the Future of Digital Currency
What would the financial world look like with an open payments system? One day, sending funds could be as simple as sending an email. The potential for blockchain, cryptocurrencies and international payments were discussed during a Money20/20 Q&A session in Las Vegas. The discussion featured Brian Armstrong, founder and CEO of Coinbase. “Payments today is like a … [Read more...] about Bitcoin, Coinbase, and the Future of Digital Currency
William Mougayar: THE BLOCKCHAIN WATCH 10/01/16
Blockchain Presentation Draws 250 Businesspeople in Chicago It's late Monday afternoon in Chicago, and more than 250 people pack into the main presentation room at the 1871, the city's largest startup workspace and accelerator. From the looks of it, most of the audience members are business people, not the usual tech types. Indeed, the presenter, William Mougayar, asked … [Read more...] about William Mougayar: THE BLOCKCHAIN WATCH 10/01/16
Blockchain Now! | Canright Marketing Content for Synechron
Our client Synechron, one of the fastest growing global technology services firms, announced a series of technology accelerators to help financial firms get started with one of today's most visible financial technologies: blockchain. Canright partnered with Synechron's marketing and PR team to create a campaign we call Blockchain Now. We wrote all the marketing copy, and to … [Read more...] about Blockchain Now! | Canright Marketing Content for Synechron
THE BLOCKCHAIN WATCH 09/10/16
Blockchain and the credit union: the asset transfer revolution A new whitepaper from Public Service Credit Union and payments consultancy Glenbrook Partners takes a closer look at the applicability of blockchain for credit unions. Beware of blockchain hype Blockchain is meant for money, not health records, home deeds and voting systems, says the CEO of blockchain startup … [Read more...] about THE BLOCKCHAIN WATCH 09/10/16