Research


Markets

Department of Homeland Security Calls for Blockchain Research

The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is seeking to better understand blockchain tech through a research initiative.

DHS, homeland security

Markets

Deutsche Bank Research: Bitcoin Isn’t Eliminating Intermediaries

A new Deutsche Bank Research report suggests the bitcoin network is in some ways failing to live up to its original vision.

deutsche bank

Markets

Boston University Researchers Explore Bitcoin in Conflict Zones

Boston University has convened a task force to explore how digital currencies could provide assistance in conflict zones.

refugee, crisis

Markets

Goldman Sachs: Blockchain is Ready For Centre Stage

Goldman Sachs notes in a research note sent to clients today, that bitcoin might just be the "opening act" for blockchain technology.

Wall Street bull

Markets

Report: Barbados Central Bank Should Consider Holding Bitcoin

Two Barbadian economists have concluded that the country's central bank may want to consider holding a small amount of bitcoin as part of its portfolio of foreign reserves.

barbados

Markets

BIS: Digital Currencies Could Disrupt Central Banking Model

Digital currencies could disrupt the ability to central banks to oversee the economy or issue money should global adoption take place, says the BIS.

Banks

Markets

Capgemini: Finance 'Can't Ignore' Blockchain Tech

A new report from consulting firm Capgemini advises financial services firms that they can no longer “afford to ignore blockchain tech”.

capgemini, research

Markets

Report: Blockchain Could Disrupt Capital Markets Within Decade

Blockchain technology is set to disrupt existing financial business models within the next five to 10 years, according to a new report.

Report

Markets

Japan's Top Think Tank Launches Blockchain Study

The Nomura Research Institute will study blockchain technology to assess its use in the securities sector.

Japanese city at night

Markets

Gartner Report: Cryptocurrencies are Still Over-Hyped

Over-hyped cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are still in a period of "inflated expectations", leading tech advisory firm Gartner has found.

paparazzi