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Blockchain in Financial Markets and Beyond
Challenges and Applications
Discipline: Operational Risk
First published:
ISBN: 9781782723448
Blockchain, the system that relies on networked computers which keep a record of all the transactions that have gone through it, has become an increasingly significant component of FinTech. Blockchain is only going to grow in importance in the way it disrupts and challenges the traditional financial services industry. Many financial institutions (FIs) are already starting to invest in this technology, with Deutsche Bank, Santander, NASDAQ and Barclays are just four examples of FIs which have been actively exploring how to utilise blockchain within their existing frameworks.
Contents
Introduction
Blockchain Technology: Emerging Opportunities and Risks
Permissioned Versus Permissionless Blockchain
Cryptocurrencies, Digital Assets and ICOs: Definitions, Valuation and Investment Opportunities
Code is Not Law: Code Can be a Language Used to Create Smart Contracts
Smart Contracts: Definition and Uses
Managing Privacy and Digital Identities with Blockchain Technology
Regulation of Blockchain Technology
Blockchain Use Cases: Reference Data
The Humanitarian Space and Business Opportunity of Blockchain
The Impact on Supply Chain Opportunities
The Promises and Limitations of Blockchain: Taking Stock and Lessons Learned
Blockchain Use Cases in Financial Markets and Beyond