Cryptocurrencies: Beneath the bubble
Cryptocurrencies have soared in popularity since 2008, with more than 1, 000 in existence today and an aggregate value greater than the market capitalization of IBM. But we are highly doubtful whether they will ever become mainstream currencies. The need for companies and individuals to pay tax receipts in government-issued currency, and the potentially unlimited crypto-money supply, pose significant barriers to widespread adoption. We think the sharp rise in crypto-currency valuations in recent months is a speculative bubble.
Global Blockchain Technology Market 2017-2021
This market research report identifies suppliers like Accenture, IBM, and Microsoft to be the key vendors in the global BT market. It also presents a detailed segmentation of the global market by end-user (BFSI, supply chain management, healthcare, and others) and by geography (the Americas, APAC, and EMEA).
Building trust in government: Exploring the potential of blockchains
This report shares key insights on market adoption of blockchain solutions. It also explores what differentiates early adopters and how other government organizations can benefit from their blockchain explorations.
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 rewires financial markets: Trailblazers take the lead
The IBM Institute for Business Value with the support of the Economist Intelligence Unit surveyed 200 financial markets institutions in 16 countries on their experiences and expectations with blockchains. This executive report provides insights into the motivation and adoption patterns in financial markets, and most importantly, identifies that the industry is moving at a much faster rate than anticipated.
DBS Bank To Host Blockchain Hackathon
DBS Bank, the largest bank in Singapore by asset value, is hosting a blockchain hackathon from 8 May to 9 May 2015. The hackathon comes with a cash prize of $15,000 for first place, $10,000second place, and $8,000 for the third place.
