Blockchain

The likelihood of Fed rate cuts is causing banks to plan for less net interest income, but it would be a mistake for JPMorgan to back off its move into new markets and tech investments, Jamie Dimon says.

Facebook's announcement makes it more important than ever to clarify what a digital security and cryptocurrency are, and what they are not, according to Juan Hernandez, CEO of Openfinance and Carlos Domingo, CEO and co-founder of Securitize.

Coffee farmers in Brazil’s countryside could be soon be using cryptocurrency for their day-to-day needs.

What Facebook really needs is another heavyweight like Amazon or Google to help spur cryptocurrency competition.

Platforms like Ethereum’s IPFS enable immutable document access, so token issuers and purchasers can provide all necessary financial documents, audits and inspections directly to those who own the token.

The technology behind bitcoin has spread far and wide, boosting bank and payment innovation. The competitive impact on the traditional payment industry will be felt for years to come, according to Demetrios Zamboglou, COO of BABB.

What Facebook really needs is another heavyweight like Amazon or Google to help spur cryptocurrency competition.

As blockchain use cases grow, retailers are seeing more reasons to use the distributed ledger technology for payments.

Facebook grabbed the spotlight this week with the announcement of its Libra cryptocurrency initiative, and its list of high-profile supporters suggests that it's the only game in town. But banks have their own projects in the works.

MoneyGram International will use Ripple's blockchain to boost foreign exchange settlement for international payments.