Illinois state-charted banks learned how they can support Bitcoin businesses. In an effort to educate banks about financial technology and what they can do to support its growth, Coin Center, in Collaboration with Digital Currency Group and the Illinois Blockchain Initiative hosted an informational event. The event was successful as many banks came to engage in a discussion … [Read more...] about BLOCKCHAIN WATCH 6/18/17
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Bitcoin Blues
FINTECH ARTICLES OF THE WEEK 3/13/2017 One of my favorite Miles Davis electric pieces is a sharp number called "Red China Blues." This week the FinTech tune became the bitcoin blues, following news last Friday that bitcoin cannot be traded as a stock through an exchange-traded fund set up by the Winklevoss twins. Bitcoin prices fell more than 15%. The U.S. Securities & … [Read more...] about Bitcoin Blues
FinTech startup Chain guides financial firms into blockchain, cryptocurrencies
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
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