Mercuria Chief: Blockchain Could Cut Oil Market Costs By 30%
The chief executive of Mercuria, one of the world’s largest commodities traders, is bullish on blockchain. The head of the Swiss-based firm appeared earlier this week during an event hosted by Thomson Reuters. In remarks, Mercuria chief executive officer Marco Dunand revealed that he had been engaging with stakeholders on the technology and that, in his belief, it could have a major impact on how commodities are traded and exchanged. According to Reuters, Dunand told attendees: "I've seen sufficient bank presentations to believe the technology is there and it's solid. And I believe....
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