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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.

3 blockchain misconceptions and why they hold the tech back

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

The challenges of applying data privacy regime to blockchain

Regulators are still considering how blockchain implementations can comply with data privacy laws. One key challenge for regulators is how to determine who is the controller in the case of blockchain and distributed ledgers.

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.

What in the world is the blockchain?

Many people are still confused over what exactly blockchain is and how it's relevant to them. Everyone from retailers to digital signage vendors to restaurants are trying to get a handle on blockchain. While blockchain is a complicated topic, I believe it is possible to drill it down to a few core principles.

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.

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.

Blockchain is an ideal fit for physical commodities

Blockchain generates a lot of excitement in markets such as banking and retail, but with physical commodities, not so much, The commodities market is suited to blockchain because of what it doesn't need: speed.

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.

How blockchain will transform physical commodities

We are entering a new era for blockchain. The initial hype and exaggerations are beginning to fade and, as they do, we are able to take a clearer, more sober-minded view. Where can blockchain really deliver on its revolutionary promise, and where is it a forced fit? The physical commodities market is a fertile ground for blockchain.

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.

Instagram's ecommerce move reveals retailers need blockchain to keep up

Instagram's recently move into ecommerce reveals that brick and mortar retailers really need to adopt innovative technologies to keep up with online stores. Blockchain can provide many important tools to help retailers compete.

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.