We are doing 45 experiments with Blockchain technology: Barclays

We are doing 45 experiments with Blockchain technology: Barclays

"We've now got over 45 experiments our businesses want to do [with Blockchain tech]," said Barclays Chief Design and Digital Officer Derek White during his conversation with Business Insider. It was recently reported that the major financial institution will let charities accept Bitcoin, however, this is just one of the many uses that the bank is contemplating with Bitcoin and the underlying blockchain technology. Derek is interested in the open ledger blockchain technology because anyone can theoretically see all the transactions and maintain a high level of transparency. In addition to....


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