Opinions

The blockchain has the potential to disrupt any industry sector, leaving in its wake a more effective system where people get to own the value they create, says PayStand's Jeremy Almond.

China dominates the business. Facebook's proposed cryptocurrency could help alter the balance of power.

Payroll processing provides the same kinds of efficiencies that can streamline procure-to-pay systems, says Nvoicepay's Jim Wright.

With the help of fintechs, some of the world’s largest financial institutions have gotten ahead of the curve to implement data sharing programs, says Urjanet's Sanjoy Malik.

It should offer some form of guidance to spur innovation, a former official with the bureau says.

New data analytics could help provide more comfort to banks in doing business with the cannabis industry, despite restrictive federal laws.

If cryptocurrency is going to meaningfully disrupt international payments and trade finance, then it must integrate with the international trade process in a relatively frictionless way, says Stasis' Gregory Klumov.

China dominates the business. Facebook's proposed cryptocurrency could help alter the balance of power.

The lack of coordination may be due to functional and cultural differences, or the effect of technology silos, says Nvoicepay's Josh Cyphers.

It’s been a bumpy decade for crypto and blockchain, but both are here to stay.