Recap: Blockchains + Digital Currencies Conference in NY
The Blockchains + Digital Currencies conference was held on July 28, 2016, in New York. Leaders and entrepreneurs in the banking and fintech industries discussed how blockchains and cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Zcash, can help reengineer banking processes and provide faster and more secure financial transactions, as well as cut costs by billions....
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