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 Don Tapscott – author of the book “Blockchain Revolution” – has established the Blockchain Research Institute. The Institute will focus its research efforts on eight industries, or verticals, and horizontal activities such as supply chain. The Institute has eight founding members and Mr. Tapscott expects there to be 30 members when […]
Three things to know Widespread use of blockchain continues to move closer to reality. This week revealed more evidence of the benefits of blockchain and also the increasing support for blockchain. Standard Chartered completed a cross-border, real-time payment via its blockchain network in “less than 10 seconds”. Standard Chartered has partnered with Ripple and used […]
Three things to know This week global payments blockchain infrastructure made a giant leap toward becoming a reality, the first security issued via blockchain nears, and State Street plans to use blockchain to track capital. A blockchain payments infrastructure moves closer to reality as Ripple organizes a group of global banks. This initial group of […]