BNC Research: Consortium governance and the future of globalization
This year the UN faces a funding crisis as the post-Bretton Woods governance system reaches its limits in the digital globalized economy, leaving a gap on the direction of globalization. Digital currencies are the globalization of money and corporations are starting to put their weight behind blockchain consortia.
Research Report: Has the ship sailed for Ethereum in enterprise?
As the ‘world computer’ Ethereum can’t afford to miss the massive opportunity in enterprise but it appears the ship may be leaving port without it. Part 1 of 2 assessing a big year for blockchain in enterprise.
MtGox Bankruptcy Trustee Report: Petition for Commencement for Civil Rehabilitation Proceedings Filed by Some of Creditors
Creditors of MtGox filed a petition for commencement of civil rehabilitation proceedings against the Bitcoin exchange with the Tokyo District Court on November 24, 2017. The petition was heard on June 22, 2018, and the Tokyo District Court issued an order of the commencement of civil rehabilitation proceedings for MtGox.
Cryptocurrencies Outlook 2018
The âwordâ referred to by Led Zeppelin, can be, in our scenario, ICOs, Tokens, Cryptocurrencies, Altcoins, Blockchain, Smart Contracts, Bitcoin, Ethereum⦠and âheavenâ is the destination of investors, blockchain pioneers, ICO enthusiasts, utopists, and firm believers in the swarm intelligence and the meritocracy of the Crypto space. These are new words, new terms, buzz words, but words already so prevalent that people had trouble ignoring them in 2017. If you think 2017 was a frenetic year, please, brace for â18â! Before jumping into our recap of 2017 and our outlook for â18 and before entering into details about specific names and terms, it is part of our job to demystify and explain this strange and fascinating world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
Leading the pack in blockchain banking:Trailblazers set the pace
Banking organizations across the globe are investing resources in exploring how blockchains can impact their businesses. The IBM Institute for Business Value with the support of the Economist Intelligence Unit surveyed 200 banks in 16 countries on their experiences and expectations with blockchains. This executive report outlines what differentiates the early adopters and what we can learn from them.
Blockchain Reaction
The authors of the report predict distributed ledger technology will fundamentally reorder the mechanics of both financial and other transactions. In the meantime, businesses will need to decide to what extent they will participate and invest in its ongoing development. Few can afford to sit on the sidelines waiting for total clarity as the technology evolves and is deployed by longstanding competitors and new entrants alike.
Blockchain: Separating Reality from Hype
In this white paper, we explore the Blockchain landscape in the financial services industry and examine the implications for business and technology leaders.
Payments disrupted: The emerging challenge for European retail banks
Payments are a key revenue stream for European banks. Deloitte estimates that retail payments will account for â¬128 billion in revenues in 2015, or around a quarter of total European retail banking revenues.
FinTech Futures – The UK as a World Leader in Financial Technologies – A report by the UK Government Chief Scientific Adviser
This report builds on the current work of HM Treasury and other parts of the Government to provide a longer-term vision for the UK FinTech sector. Its recommendations are intended to provide a firm foundation to support and catalyse the growth of the sector out to 2025. In particular, it makes the case that the Government, regulators, business and academia must work together closely and in innovative ways.
Timestamping On The Blockchain
Founders and developers of new timestamping platforms shed light on how bitcoin's decentralized, irrefutable ledger has altered the landscape of the Electronic Signature industry.
