Winds of Change: The Case for New Digital Currency

Winds of Change: The Case for New Digital Currency

"While the case for digital currency is not universal, we should investigate it further, seriously, carefully, and creatively. More fundamentally, the case is about change—being open to change, embracing change, shaping change.

In the world of #Fintech, we need to harness change so it is fair, safe, efficient, and dynamic." 

How Blockchain Technology Could Disrupt Healthcare

How Blockchain Technology Could Disrupt Healthcare

#Blockchain in healthcare has enormous potential. Companies are beginning to envision new solutions for managing health data. This CBInsight.com report analyzes where blockchain can be integrated into #healthcare over the short, medium and long-term. #disruption

Blockchain Could Help One Million People in Kenya Become Homeowners

Blockchain Could Help One Million People in Kenya Become Homeowners

A use case for utilizing #blockchain in Kenya's housing market. As low-income housing is completed, the security of blockchain technology can better allocate homes to those who need it most and provide a better record of ownership. via Live Bitcoin News

Microsoft, Nasdaq Partner on Blockchain Services

Microsoft, Nasdaq Partner on Blockchain Services

"The partnership will create a #blockchain system that helps different technologies work together for #Nasdaq customers. It will make it easier to match buyers and sellers, and manage the delivery, payment and settlement of transactions." via Bloomberg LP

Six big things: A happy birthday for bitcoin

Six big things: A happy birthday for bitcoin

Happy 10th birthday #bitcoin. From its start, it's been reimagining business and practical applications not just within #fintech. The hills have been steep, but the technology is here to stay. Thanks for all the disruption. #cryptocurrency via PitchBook

How Uber, Lyft, Lime, and Zipcar will get voters to the polls on Election Day

How Uber, Lyft, Lime, and Zipcar will get voters to the polls on Election Day

In response to the consolidation of polling locations, #Uber#Lyft#Zipcar & #Lime are offering election day promotions in an effort to #GetOutTheVote. via VentureBeat #electionday #vote #elections

London gets another fintech unicorn as Monzo reaches £1 billion valuation

London gets another fintech unicorn as Monzo reaches £1 billion valuation

#Monzo just reached #fintech unicorn status and 1M customers. Positioned as the (digital) bank of the future, they are making it easier to drive adoption among the underbanked. #digitalbanking #underbanked#banking #unicorn via @London Evening Standard

J.P. Morgan sees three potential long-term stock winners from blockchain

J.P. Morgan sees three potential long-term stock winners from blockchain

#JPMorgan predicts the biggest areas for #blockchain opportunity are within middleman disruption and BaaS (blockchain as a service). It also names 3 companies well-positioned for blockchain growth: #Akamai#DocuSign & #EllieMae. via CNBC