World Economic Forum Report on Blockchain’s Role in the Future of Financial Infrastructure

World Economic Forum Report on Blockchain’s Role in the Future of Financial Infrastructure

The recent World Economic Forum report showcases the importance of blockchain technology in the future of financial infrastructure. Read more... A comprehensive report by the World Economic Forum released yesterday reiterates the importance of blockchain technology in global finance. The 129-page report presents the findings of an in-depth analysis of nine different use cases of the distributed ledger technology. The report titled “The Future of Financial Infrastructure – An ambitious look at how blockchain can reshape financial services” presents the findings from an earlier....


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