Three things to know HBR produces another insightful article that explores the use of Blockchain by utility providers. The article hypothesizes that Blockchain will enable greater use of microgrids, smart grids, and increase consumer mobility among providers. Consumer mobility should be further explored. If consumers are more mobile and therefore more likely to seek the best provider, […]
Three things to know HBR comes out swinging this week with a bold headline. The article compares the evolution of Blockchain to the evolution of the internet. The authors note that the killer app for the internet was email and assert that the killer app for Blockchain is bitcoin. Overall, the authors point out that […]
Three things to know It’s no longer a question of if the healthcare industry can benefit from Blockchain, it is a question of when. Blockchain has numerous applications in healthcare, ultimately it will integrate and connect a variety of systems which allow patient controlled data access. Humana CEO Bruce Broussard refers to Blockchain as “the […]
Three things to know The Depository Trust Clearing Corp (DTCC) announced they are developing a Blockchain system for processing credit default swaps. When implemented, the platform will process as much as $11 trillion in credit default swaps each year. What has testing of the system revealed? The Blockchain can handle all of the requirements at […]
Three things to know Solar power may get a boost for greater consumer acceptance as the SolarCoin Foundation develops a rewards system for users. The Foundation has developed a Blockchain they call ElectriCChain to track and trade watts generated by solar panels. For each megawatt of power that is generated, the user receives SolarCoin. How […]
Three things to know This week we look back at the startups and stories of 2016 and look ahead into 2017. As Blockchain grows, it is important to review the progress that has been made and to focus on how much remains. Though 2016 was indeed a great year for Blockchain, as Frank Sinatra sang, […]
Three things to know We usually take a micro view of Blockchain examining the companies that are actively developing Blockchain infrastructure. Because we are nearing year end, this week we are going to take a macro view to review 2016 and to better understand where the technology stands and what it means heading into 2017. […]
Three things to know This was another big week for Blockchain news, particularly in Healthcare, Energy, and Global. Here in the U.S., Overstock issued 126,000 common shares via Blockchain, marking the first equity issuance done on Blockchain. CEO Patrick Byrne referred to the issuance as a “Sputnik moment”, meaning that it is mostly a symbolic […]
Three things to know This was a big week for Illinois as both the State and a major Chicago-based trading firm announced new Blockchain initiatives. In healthcare, Blockchain medical records move closer to reality through a Gates Foundation grant. The State of Illinois announced the Illinois Blockchain Initiative, a combination of five government agencies that […]
Three things to know Goldman Sachs, Santander, Morgan Stanley and National Australia Bank are leaving the Blockchain consortium R3. As of Friday, there were unconfirmed reports that US Bancorp, JP Morgan, and Macquarie also plan to exit R3. Some reports describe the reasons for leaving as being unable to agree on terms of the next […]