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Why US FinTech is a Joke

In this opinion piece, Freemit CEO John Biggs takes aim at what he argues are out-of-touch big banks and timid FinTech investors.

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The Four Types of Bitcoin Users

This opinion piece explores the range of bitcoin users and how their opinions on how the technology should develop is impacting network progress.

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How the Blockchain Can Unshackle the World

Having trouble understanding the big picture for blockchain tech? VC Jalak Jobanputra expands on her thesis for the tech in this opinion piece.

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Why Blockchain Could Enable a True P2P Insurance Model

In this opinion piece, blockchain consultant Olivier Rikken discusses how blockchain could be the key to new insurance business models.

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SWIFT Attracts Jeers and Praise for Distributed Ledger Embrace

Blockchain industry leaders weigh in on the latest news that payments service SWIFT is building a distributed ledger platform.

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Ex-JPMorgan Trader Explains Why $440 Bitcoin Price is Too Low

The price of one bitcoin is too low, even at the current price of $440, according to this former JP Morgan trader.

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For Blockchain VCs, the Time for Ethereum Investments Has Come

Weeks after the launch of the first "production version" of Ethereum, blockchain investors are taking a deeper look at the ecosystem's startups.

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Deutsche Bank Seeks Real-World Impact With Blockchain Strategy

Deutsche Bank's Ed Budd talks about the investment bank's blockchain strategy and how it is pursuing trials that explore its real-world use.

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New York's 'Energy Czar' Talks Future of Blockchain for Energy Grids

As the state of New York works to distribute its energy grid one company, Transactive Grid, hopes to be its blockchain-based payments network.

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Collaboration and Consensus Are Essential to Harnessing Blockchain

Michael Bodson, president & CEO of the DTCC, writes about the need for collaboration as blockchain sees further testing and development.

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