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Blockchain Tracker: Governments Inching Toward Blockchain Implementation
March 24, 2017

Blockchain technology is one of the unique ways in which efficient and reliable transactions can occur with true security and transparency. A technology that allows all records entered in to be visible to all network members for easy monitoring, like blockchain technology, may be the...

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Looming Currency Split Drops Bitcoin Price
March 20, 2017

Bitcoin price ended last week on a rough three-day run, as a drop from around $1,100 per coin to about $950 per coin erased $2 billion in value off of the cryptocurrency. The big price drop comes as rival factions in bitcoin land are waging...

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Blockchain Tracker: Insurance Industry Feels Blockchain Impact
March 17, 2017

Blockchain technology has the potential to impact nearly every industry involving money. One area in which we’ve seen innovation break through recently may come as a surprise: insurance. If there was any industry that could be viewed as the definition of mundane and stuck in its...

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Blockchain Tracker: How Blockchain Impacts Instant Cross-Border Payments
March 10, 2017

As time progresses and more smart devices get into the hands of consumers, there will inevitably be more purchases made between countries. With eCommerce in full swing, many retailers are looking to restructure many facets of their operations. From installing more IoT sensors in physical...

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Blockchain Tracker: The Likelihood of Blockchain Technology Becoming Commercial
March 03, 2017

While blockchain technology has notoriously been used strictly for businesses in the finance world, there has been talk lately of bringing it into the mainstream. More specifically, one of Russia’s largest financial institutions is hoping to move the ball forward on this endeavor. It was...

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Blockchain Tracker: Hybrid, Private And Public Blockchain’s Impact On The Finance Industry
February 24, 2017

Any industry dealing with sensitive information is subject to potential breaches. With practically every industry in the world having finance intertwined in it for survival, financial records may be one of the most vulnerable areas for virtual break-ins. As such, there will likely always be...

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Blockchain Tracker: Blockchain Technology’s Impact On Global Transactions
February 17, 2017

From PayPal to Venmo, Google Wallet, Amazon Payments and more, there are a myriad of ways money is processed during transactions around the world. One of the most trusted and reliable ways may be through bank account transfers. As such, there’s a need to simplify...

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Blockchain Tracker: Back To Basics
February 10, 2017

Since blockchain technology is a relatively emerging technology, we thought it would be good to get a refresher. To do this, we called on some industry experts to dissect what it is, where it’s going and what impact it’s having on the financial industry. You’ll hear...

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Accenture Launches Blockchain Security Hardware
February 09, 2017

As blockchain technology continues to gain steam, more companies will begin to search for ways to streamline it for practical security purposes. The latest venture into this area is through professional services giant Accenture. This week, Accenture launched its new blockchain security hardware solution. In partnership with Thales...