The Blockchain/distributed ledger technology (DLT) phenomenon is forging ahead amid mysteries, major projects at financial services firms and new alliances among top industry providers. As for mysteries solved, major financial services players are delving into the DLT underpinnings, which stem from the Bitcoin cryptocurrency whose inventor has been shrouded in mystery. That is until Monday,… Read More >>
ECB Issues Warning Call About Blockchain
The sheer fact that the European Central Bank (ECB) is examining the use of the distributed ledger technology (DLT) for the Eurosystem’s market infrastructure has put blockchain firmly on the financial map. However, more work needs to be done to see whether this shared database — originally developed for cryptocurrency Bitcoin and used to secure… Read More >>