How can blockchain improve payments?

Blockchain has made major waves in a variety of industries ranging from restaurants to retailers. However, the biggest area of focus for blockchain for many is still on the payments side, because it has the potential to truly transform the payments industry.

How blockchain will transform digital signage advertising

Blockchain has the potential to transform a variety of industries, and that includes digital signage advertising.

3 blockchain misconceptions and why they hold the tech back

Blockchain is often misunderstood and these three misconceptions are holding the technology back.

Company profile: Decred aims to deliver decentralized future

Blockchain began as a tool for Bitcoin to deliver a decentralized future for the financial industry. Since then, Bitcoin has largely turned into a speculative investment and blockchain is increasingly being adopted by large financial institutions looking to boost efficiency. Some companies are still aiming to keep its decentralized message alive.

Fintechs aim to attract underbanked Gen Zers

Millions of Gen Z consumers remain either locked out or limited by the traditional banks, leading a growing number of fintechs, cryptocurrency companies and traditional banks to target that segment of the population with easy-to-use mobile banking and credit apps and financial education tools.

Why is cryptocurrency seen as a natural security issue?

With Facebook's announcement of its cryptocurrency Libra, cryptocurrency has gotten a lot more attention recently, and not all of it is positive, especially from U.S. lawmakers. Many are seeing cryptocurrencies like Libra as a national security issue.

IBM, Bitcoin ATMs, physical commodities claim top spots for July 2019 blockchain stories

While the summer heat continues to scorch the Northern Hemisphere, Blockchain Tech News readers cooled off with stories on how the blockchain will transform the worlds of food safety and physical commodities.

Chase, HSBC Bank execs to headline BCX Summit

Executives from two of the country's largest banks, JPMorgan Chase and HSBC Bank USA, will keynote the upcoming Bank Customer Experience Summit, a two-and-a-half day event, Sept. 23-25 in Chicago, focusing on the technology aspects of customer experience.

Facebook powers into blockchain, cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology are now mainstream. If you still doubt this fact, then take a look at Facebook, which has formally announced its entry into the cryptocurrency space.

Will Facebook, Google take over blockchain?

Giants in retail, banking and the Web are rapidly adopting blockchain technologies. But, will these companies such as Google and Facebook truly dominate blockchain?

Lawyer shares tips on handling gray areas of blockchain regulation

Even with FinCEN's new guidelines on cryptocurrency, there are still many gray areas. Blockchain Tech News spoke with Robert A. Misiala Jr., counsel at BakerHostetler to get some clarity.

Fintechs rely on new strategies for fundraising

The market for fintech companies has grown in recent years. Several startup firms in the space have recently raised additional funding to accelerate growth in some unique approaches to financial technology.

Blockchain trends, supply chain claim top spots for Q1 2019

We are now a fourth of the way through 2019, and in the Northern Hemisphere, spring has dawned. Blockchain use cases continued to bloom throughout winter, however, as top stories on Blockchain Tech News examined topics ranging from blockchain trends and problems to restaurant supply chains.

How startups can deliver blockchain to the mainstream

Blockchain tech is still struggling to find its place in many industries, due to a lack of standards, a shortage of qualified experts and other issues. In this innovative field, many startups are stepping up to the plate to help deliver solutions that can work in the real world.

How blockchain can prevent identity theft

Identity theft is still a major threat to consumers. Blockchain can help eliminate this threat with secure digital identities.